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Unlimited Prosseccoo, Beer, Aperol & Limoncello Spritz Cruise (opens in a new tab)

3,864 1 h 15 min

Since 2022, Budapest's original unlimited drinks sightseeing cruise has welcomed more than 550,000 guests. Enjoy panoramic Danube views of Parliament, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, Margaret Island, and the famous bridges in daylight, at sunset, or illuminated in the evening, depending on departure time and season. What sets this cruise apart is the generous drinks selection and relaxed lounge atmosphere. You're welcomed aboard with a glass of Hungarian sparkling wine, followed by unlimited sparkling wine and beer at the onboard bar, plus self-service Aperol, Hugo, Rossini, and Limoncello Spritzers. Homemade lemonade, lemon-mint water, and still water are also included. Timed recorded English commentary and background music accompany the 75-minute cruise. Indoor lounge and open-air viewing areas are available, depending on vessel and weather. A welcoming experience for couples, families, birthdays, and groups of friends—not a nightclub or dance party.

from$28.30

Budapest Food Tour: Market to Tavern with 12+ Tasters & Wines (opens in a new tab)

816 3 h

What makes our original Foodapest Street Food Tour truly unique, is that the experience is the perfect blend of authentic Hungarian flavors, local storytelling, and intimate group vibes. Unlike standard food tours, we go beyond just eating: we connect you to the culture, history, and people behind each bite. You’ll taste everything from iconic staples like goulash and chimney cake to lesser-known local favorites, all paired with carefully selected regional wines and spirits. Each stop is a mini cultural deep-dive, guided by locals who share not just food, but the stories and traditions that make Hungary’s cuisine so rich. With a relaxed, small group setting, this isn’t just a tour, it’s a shared culinary journey where you leave full, inspired, and maybe even with a few new friends.

from$71.25

Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance (opens in a new tab)

7,603 1 h 30 min

Enjoy a relaxing evening in Budapest with this scenic Danube River cruise. Sip drinks or have buffet style dinner while enjoying the city's illuminated view. You’ll be entertained by live music as you admire the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Budapest panorama, which includes the Buda Castle Quarter, the Chain Bridge (Clark Ádám Square), the Hungarian Parliament building, the Gellért Baths and Gellért Hill with its' Liberty Statue. You’ll be awed by the sparkling city lights while enjoying beverages and live music entertainment performed by three members of the Rajko Folk Orchestra, playing popular favourites as well as local classics for your amusement. The cruise is leaving from a center based port with easy access by public transportation

from$55.92

Budapest Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Unlimited Drinks (opens in a new tab)

59 2 h 30 min

Experience Budapest at night aboard River Diva on a scenic dinner cruise along the Danube. Settle into the spacious Grand Salon and enjoy a seasonal buffet created by Executive Chef Viktor Moldován. Choose from a varied selection of starters, main courses, side dishes, vegetarian options, and desserts served across multiple buffet stations. Throughout the cruise, enjoy unlimited cocktails, spirits, Prosecco, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water, with drinks served directly to your table. Live music creates a relaxed atmosphere as you pass Budapest’s illuminated riverside landmarks, including the Hungarian Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, and Liberty Bridge. After dinner, visit the panoramic rooftop deck, weather permitting, and take in uninterrupted views of the city skyline and the lights reflecting across the Danube. River Diva brings together dinner, unlimited drinks, live music, attentive service, and panoramic views for a memorable evening in Budapest.

from$113

Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup (opens in a new tab)

1,610 5 h

Savor some of Hungary’s delicious wines with real home-made meal on this 4-5-hour wine tasting and Lunch/Dinner experience in the Etyek wine region. Leave Budapest in the morning or in the afternoon to explore this idyllic wine area, fêted for its elegant white and sparkling wines. Absorb the vine-covered hills dotted with old cellars and grape presses, and visit three cozy, family-run wineries to sample four wines in each. Learn local winemaking secrets from each friendly host and (if you choose the Meal options) finish with a rustic, 2-course Hungarian lunch or dinner). With the Culinary-bites option you will indulge real home-made flavors of the Hungarian cuisine like sausage, paprika-cream, pate and many more. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

from$98.15

Dinner & Lights - Budapest Dinner Cruise (opens in a new tab)

556 2 h

Step aboard Silverline Cruises for an unforgettable evening cruise, where fine dining meets the stunning panorama of Budapest, enhanced by live background music. Our 2-hour long journey is carefully timed to begin at sunset, allowing you to witness the transition from day to night as the city lights reflect on the gentle waves of the Danube. To truly experience the lit wonders and capture the real beauty of the city our dinner cruise is truly an exceptional choice. Indulge in a splendid 4-course menu, thoughtfully designed to showcase a variety of exquisite flavors. Each dish is prepared with the finest ingredients, ensuring a culinary experience as memorable as the view itself. As you savor your meal, the illuminated landmarks of Budapest will unfold before your eyes. Lots to enjoy: A four-course dinner is served on the cruise - Amuse-bouche, Soup, Main course, Dessert.

from$87.88

Budapest: Evening River Cruise With Unlimited Drinks (opens in a new tab)

8 1 h

Set sail on the Danube River and enjoy spectacular views of Budapest's iconic landmarks while enjoying unlimited champagne, wine and beer. Take excellent photos as you cruise past stunning monuments, such as the illuminated House of Parliament, Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Gellert Hill, Chain Bridge and many more. With the open panoramic upper deck, you'll have an excellent vantage point to enjoy the city from the water. This lively experience is perfect for friends, couples or celebrations, ensuring a memorable evening on the river amidst beautiful city scenery. - Unlimited Hungarian wine, champagne and beer - Stunning views of the city's iconic landmarks illuminated at night - Open panoramic upper deck, perfect for selfies and photos + closed, heated main deck for warmth & drinks - Cruise past Buda Castle, Parliament, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, the Chain Bridge, Gellért Hill and more - Enjoy a relaxed and lively atmosphere on River Danube

from$33.10

Budapest Food Tour: Market Walk, Local Drinks & 20+ Tastings (opens in a new tab)

251 2 h 30 min

Come and experience Budapest the way we locals know it. We’re a small independent business, working with local guides and trusted family-run places we’ve built real relationships with over the years. We’ll take you through the Great Market Hall and some of our favorite hand-picked spots. Total tastings: 20+; each unique item counts as a sample (for example, cold cuts served 3 ways = 3 samples) • Traditional beef goulash • Lángos - our street food favorite • Sweet chimney cake • Local dessert • Artisanal cold cuts • Homemade pickles • Wines Hungarians truly drink • Local Beer • Pálinka (traditional Hungarian alcoholic spirit) • Enjoy a freshly made Hungarian strudel Bring an appetite - these ‘bites’ mean you’ll roll out satisfied. A little note: Since we love working with small, family-run businesses and local places, some of our stops and tastings may occasionally change depending on their opening hours, availability and seasonal offerings.

from$81.14

Budapest: Cosy Traditional Cooking Class in Local Home with Wines (opens in a new tab)

655 4 h

Join us as we explore the largest indoor market in Hungary, gather fresh ingredients, and then head over to our nearby apartment for a hands-on cooking session and cultural immersion. We'll start by meeting up at the iconic Central Market Hall of Budapest. From there, we'll take a short walk around the market, chatting about Hungarian history, cuisine, and culture while tasting some of the flavorus of Hungary! After the Market, we head over to our apartment, where a selection of mouth-watering snacks, like sausages, salamis, dips, and cheeses waiting for us before we get to it! Then, it's time to roll up our sleeves and get cooking!

from$99.75

4 Course Dinner Cruise with Operetta, Folk Show and Welcome Drink (opens in a new tab)

302 2 h

On this Budapest dinner cruise in addition to our enthusiastic band of musicians, folklore dancers dressed in traditional Hungarian costumes guarantee your absolute comfort and joy. Our Budapest Dinner Cruise and Folk Show on the River Danube offers 2 hours of pure entertainment. If you enjoy delicious meals as well as special, authentic and stirring activities, our folklore and operetta dinner cruise is just perfect for you. - Budapest sightseeing river & entertainment cruise on the Danube - Romantic, candlelit dinner - 4 course dinner with the main course of choice (vegetarian option available) - Fabulous operetta performance with the contribution of excellent vocalists plus entertaining folklore show with skilled dancers.

from$104

Central Budapest: Guided Walking Food Tour with Drinks (opens in a new tab)

195 2 h 30 min

You might as well call Budapest “Food-a-pest” because the Hungarian capital is buzzing with delicious restaurants, and on this priority access food tour, we'll help you eat like a local, no planning required. The tour starts at an old synagogue, as much of Hungarian cuisine is heavily influenced by Jewish culture and tradition. You'll get the best of both worlds when it comes to the city’s gastronomic scene, from local secrets to high-end spots. First, you’ll try delicious street food like traditional Hungarian soup and Lángos, a deep-fried flatbread, and wash it down with local Dreher beer. After soaking in the eccentric atmosphere of the city’s party streets, we'll head to fancier spots for a sit-down meal. Taste Hungarian classics like chicken paprikash, a Hungarian comfort food with braised chicken and paprika, and a shot of Pálinka. We'll end the tour with sweet wine from Tokaji, Hungary’s famed wine region, and somlói, a trifle cake with custard.

from$78.75

Budapest Food Tour with 8+ Tastings & Local Wine (opens in a new tab)

875 3 h

Budapest tells two different stories through its food, and this tour lets you pick which one to taste. Choose Óbuda, the city's oldest quarter, built over Roman ruins, where a working butcher shop, a restaurant with over 125 years of history and a local cafe unfold across 8 tastings of Hungarian sausage, lángos, fánk and homemade strudel. Or choose Downtown Budapest, where grand boulevards and Baroque courtyards frame 8 tastings of hearty gulyás soup, crispy lángos, tangy pickled vegetables and Hungarian meats, finished with chimney cake and a small Hungarian beer. Both routes are led by a guide who treats every stop like their own neighbourhood, and both hide a Secret Dish along the way, a local favourite we won't name until it's in front of you. Secret Food Tours built these routes into family kitchens that have fed locals for generations, not the ones built for tourists. Small groups, real recipes, real Budapest.

from$112

Danube Bend Private Tour: Artsy Szentendre & Scenic Visegrád (opens in a new tab)

76 5 h

The Danube river Bend region is a unique, very beautiful part of Hungary. If you like nature and art, this tour is for you. We pick you up at your place, and we take you back there (or somewhere else in the city, if you prefer.) Since this is a private tour, we will focus on what you are interested in. Tell us you preferences to help us make this perfect. The duration is about 5 hours plus lunch (if you want to have lunch). Lunch takes usually about 1 hour. So if we start at 9 AM, we are usually back at about 3 PM (if we start at 9), but if you want to be back sooner, that is also possible. We visit Szentendre and Visegrad, too truly unique cities. Would you like a different starting time than the ones offered? Book and let us know.

from$156

Private Wine Tasting in Budapest (opens in a new tab)

130 2 h

We will taste 7 + 1 different wine from indeginous Hungarian grape varietals during my 2 hours long tasting. You can only have a chance not only taste the different wines but can also look at which wine region they from and were produced on a big map about the wine regions of Hungary.

from$60

Hungarian Wine, Cheese, and Charcuterie Tasting in Budapest (opens in a new tab)

561 1 h 30 min

Enjoy Hungarian wine, cheese, and charcuterie on this 1.5-hour tasting experience in Budapest. Led by a professional sommelier, get an annotated tasting featuring five top-notch Hungarian wines paired with a selection of the country’s best artisan cheese, charcuterie, and artisan bread. Mark your favorites on a provided tasting sheet.

from$50

Chimney Cake Workshop Budapest Downtown - Kürtőskalács Class (opens in a new tab)

793 1 h

Join us at our unique Hungarian Chimney Cake Workshop in Budapest Downtown! We are a few minutes away from the most important central sights of Budapest, and guaranteed the best workshop in town! Our experience takes place in a Hungarian family business, a beautiful and cozy Chimney Cake Shop. We provide a true experience in making the Hungarian/Transylvanian Chimney Cake - which traditionally is called Kürtőskalács. The Kürtőskalács is a Hungaricum, and we are proud to share the secrets of making this simple dessert with our guests from around the world. Join us to add some extra sweetness to your time in Budapest, and let us all connect at our chimney cake workshop! A travel experience that both kids and adults will enjoy!

from$38.80

Budapest Traditional Chimney Cake Kurtoskalacs Workshop (opens in a new tab)

448 1 h

Delve into the delightful world of Hungary’s famous Kurtoskalacs in a fun and hands-on workshop located in Budapest's heart. Under the guidance of a knowledgeable local host, you'll learn the step-by-step process of crafting this iconic chimney cake. Start with a fascinating introduction to its cultural significance, then roll your dough, shape it around a wooden spindle, and watch it transform on the rotating grill. Once caramelized to perfection, indulge in your warm cake topped with your choice of cinnamon sugar, vanilla, cocoa, or walnut. Take home your delicious creation and a Certificate of Achievement to commemorate your newfound baking skills.

from$26.28

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