BUDAPEST · FOOD & DRINK
Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Night cruise on the Danube in Budapest with panoramic sights, an English audio guide, and unlimited Prosecco, beer option, and spritzers.
“We were a group of 9 friends who enjoyed the cruise, the prosecco experience and over all Budapest scenes to the top ! It was fun, well guided and we felt comfortable and good served and welcome by the crew.”
Unlimited Prosecco, beer, and spritz on a Budapest Danube cruise with views of Buda Castle and Parliament, plus recorded English audio.
“Fab experience! I’m not a drinker but the unlimited lemonade was stunning and my partner loved the selection of beers and the prosecco. The views are insane and so much better at night time. It’s worth every penny and lasts longer than I expected!”
Budapest wine tasting with a sommelier: 5 Hungarian wines including Tokaj sweet, paired with cheese, charcuterie, bread and artisan oils.
“What a great way to experience Hungarian food and wine. John was a perfect host and sitting around the table with people from all over the world just added to the overall experience. I would have loved to stay longer. Can highly recommend this to add to your travel itinerary.”
Taste Etyek family wines and enjoy a 3-course farm meal on a half-day guided tour from Budapest, with pickup, snacks, and transport.
“The tour guide , Juliana, was excellent. She provided a history of the area and the wine region we visited. She certainly enhanced the experience.”
1.5-hour guided Hungarian wine tasting in a 19th-century Budapest cellar with 5 wines, cheese, charcuterie, bread, and water in English.
“It was a great experience with a guide that shared a lot of knowledge about great Hungarian wine. It was a nice place.”
Taste Hungarian classics and Jewish Quarter history on a 2.5-hour District 7 walking tour with 4 eateries and 3 drink pairings.
“It was a really good tour, the guide had a good explanation about all food. She was amazing 😀”
Budapest Market to Tavern food tour with 14+ tastings, goulash, lángos, chimney cake, local wines and pálinka, small group.
“Kinga was a perfect tour guide. Her knowledge of local cuisine and drinks and the restaurant selections were perfect. She was informative and friendly. Highly recommended especially as a solo traveler”
Budapest BeerSpa pairs Széchenyi thermal waters with unlimited draft beer in a private tub, plus optional Széchenyi fast-track entry.
“Had low expectations for this place; what a surprise as this was one of the highlights of our trip! We started as a family of four in the BeerSpa: excellent privacy, warm hot tub in beer ingredients, and extremely attentive staff. Was slightly disappointed about having to “buy” towels, but that was our fault as the company was very upfront about not providing them. After 45 minutes in the beerspa, we moved to the larger outdoor pool. So much fun! Even with a larger crowd, we found space and didn’t feel crowded. After several hours, we moved to one of the saunas and got heated up. We spent a total…”
Budapest Hungarian wine tasting with 7 wines, farm-sourced tapas, and an English guide at Wine the Gap in about 2 hours.
“Luca was a fantastic host and wine guide! She did a wonderful job explaining the different wine regions of Hungary and the history behind each. I definitely recommend this experience for anyone visiting Hungary and is a fan of wine.”
2.5-hour Budapest food tour in District 7 with four tastings, three drinks, and history starting at Kazinczy Street Synagogue.
“Our guide Lodda(Laura) was great! Very professional and knowledgeable and it made our tour fun. The places that we went and the people we were with and the food that we ate was definitely worth the money. Great tour.”
A cozy Budapest wine bar hosts a 2-hour guided tasting of 8 Hungarian wines with charcuterie, stories, and an English sommelier.
“Absolutely amazing experience - great selection of wines with well thought-out charcuterie pairings. Really good level of knowledge from our host Miki, who was lovely, and just a great team in general. We stayed for a drink after and will be back to get some wine to takeaway:)”
10PM Danube cruise with live folk music, sparkling wine, optional Hungarian buffet dinner, and night views of Parliament and Buda Castle.
“The views on the river were good. But the overall service level and wait times were great Also the lights inside were too strong so you had to step on the balcony to get a view of the outside”
A 3-hour Budapest food tasting with Nelli and local guides, 10 Hungarian tastings, Market Hall entry, and Danube and Gellért views.
“Great tour Nelli! A wonderful combination of food, alcohol and history all mixed with humour and charm”
Private Budapest food tour, 6 or 10 tastings with a local host. Ruin bars, Market Hall classics, plus Dohány Street Synagogue.
“This tour left a little more to be desired. First, let’s start with the positive: Gabor, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and full of historical information on the origins of each food or drink as well as the history of the food. He was great. The tour was originally meant to be a 2 hour food tour. Our tour was finished in 1 hour. We traveled to two places. At the second place, Gabor brought food and drink from other locations (cold chimney cake, Palinka and souvenir glasses, and a popular candy bar). We ate quickly, and felt slightly rushed. Traditionally, in our experience with prior food tours,…”
Sommelier-led Budapest tasting of 8 Hungarian wines plus local cheese and charcuterie, ending with Tokaj aszú, in a 2-hour class.
“A great selection of wine. Our wine expert, Christian, was very professional and shared very interesting information.”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
