Lake Balaton Tours and Tickets

Escape the hustle and bustle of Budapest on a full-day private tour of the Lake Balaton area. The comprehensive tour takes you to the towns, including Herend and Csopak, that are typically missed by foreign visitors. Skip the stress of finding a restaurant and enjoy an included lunch at a traditional restaurant. With private transportation and your own guide, you get a truly personalized experience at your own pace.

Spend a magical day in the Hungarian countryside: visit the beautiful Somló, Hungary's smallest and perhaps least-known wine region. Somló lies near lake Balaton, it is in fact a single volcanic hill that produces some of the most exciting mineral grape varieties of Hungary. This day trip will give you an insight into a region you would have a hard time reaching on your own, and it includes two winery visits and an authentic Hungarian three-course lunch. You will try 5-7 wines at each winery, and cheeses and/or cured meats will accompany your final wine tasting. Somló and the Northern Balaton region are definitely worth taking some time to explore if you are fond of nature: this off-the-beaten-track tour is complete with a light hike and some additional sightseeing stops.

Visit scenic Lake Balaton and a Hungarian porcelain factory on a day trip from Budapest. After leaving Budapest, explore the Herend Porcelain Manufactory to see how traditional Hungarian porcelain is made and perhaps purchase some pieces (own expense). Then, admire Tihany Abbey at Lake Balaton before lunch (own expense) and a lakeside stroll in the spa town of Balatonfüred. Air-conditioned transport; factory entrance fee, tour, and coffee or tea; plus Budapest hotel pickup included.

Savor Hungary's wines and countryside on this private 11-hour trip to Somló from Budapest. Travel to this little-known wine region north of Lake Balaton, where the vineyards coat volcanic slopes, and visit up to three wineries, sampling five to eight wines at each. Learn about Somló's 'terroir' and enjoy a country walk and 3-course Hungarian lunch. Private air-conditioned transport, a specialist wine guide, and local snacks during the last tasting are also included.