Private Budapest Tour: Explore the Hidden Treasure of Europe, Lake Balaton

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Balatonakarattya

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Experience the hidden treasure of Europe on a private Budapest tour. Explore the stunning beauty of Lake Balaton, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and discover the rich history and architecture of the region. Book now and customize your starting time!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Balatonakarattya - A stop is made at a stunning, scenic location by Lake Balaton. This is typically a brief 5-10 minute pause. The 90-minute duration mentioned includes travel time.
Lake Balaton - Experience the breathtaking view of Lake Balaton. The lake is particularly enchanting in October, showcasing vibrant autumn colors, especially on…

What's Included

Private tour
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
anding and/or facility fees
All activities
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, wine tasting (appr. eur 25/person)

Additional Information

Lake Balaton embodies the charm of Hungary’s countryside, akin to Provence. Visitors can delight in breathtaking vistas, quaint villages with centuries-old whitewashed homes, and remarkable natural formations. The tour includes a visit to the beautifully restored Abbey of Tihany, established a millennium ago. For just 8 euros per person, guests can…

Location

Balatonakarattya

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Michelle_l

Aug 18, 2025

Feeling Like Celebrities on Lake Balaton with Balazs - We had the most amazing experience with our guide, Balazs, on a day trip from Budapest to Lake Balaton. He picked us up in his beautifully restored 1965 mint green Volvo, which was such a unique and fun way to start the journey. Driving through Hungary in this epic classic car made us feel like celebrities — even coming from Hollywood, California, people were snapping photos of us everywhere we went! Balazs is a fantastic guide – knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about sharing his local history and culture. Along the way, he gave us fascinating insights into both Budapest and Balaton, and he always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. He took us to the most gorgeous lunch spot at Echo in Balaton, where the food and views were equally incredible. We crossed the lake, drank fresh sparkling water straight from the ground, and even watched the graceful brown swans. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen and special. What really stood out was Balazs himself – friendly, personal, and accommodating to our requests, always going the extra mile to make the day perfect. By the end, it felt like we were exploring with a friend rather than just a guide. This tour was truly a highlight of our time in Hungary, and we can’t recommend Balazs highly enough!

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Rob_n

Jul 30, 2025

Unique and amazing tour - Balazs was an amazing guide. Great character and good sense of humour. Very insightful. Balazs turned up in a fully restored 1965 Volvo Amazon! Amazing car, so unique. That really made the day. This was an awesome experience. Lake Balaton is beautiful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Voyager755478

Jul 22, 2025

- Our family had a fantastic tour to Lake Balaton. The lake is lovely and our guide was fantastic. He changed the tour up and took us to a winery bc we said we like wine. He was so nice to my son and a great guide. He took us to a lovely restaurant on the lake. We all really enjoyed the day.

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Rachel_g

Jul 3, 2025

Book the tour!!! - Highly recommend!!! We had an amazing time on this private tour. Attila was an amazing guide, very accommodating and made our day perfect !

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Resort61062900312

Jun 14, 2025

Fantastic. - We just spent a fabulous week 😍excellent staff, great food 😋Not to mention the animation nothing short of sublime led by the fantastic Cristian, We will definitely be back ❤️

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Pam_h

May 27, 2025

Get out of the city and see some countryside - See the countryside on this tour. Beautiful lake area. Charming homes with thatched roofs. Cute towns. Experienced a ferry ride across the lake back to the city. Nice to see something other than city sites while in Budapest. Our Guide Atilla was enjoyable and made sure we saw what we wanted to.

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Glynn_p

May 14, 2025

Delightful Lake Balaton - This was a great trip to the Balaton Lake area. Attila was very knowledgeable explaining the area and the history of Hungary. We had a delightful lunch at Tihany overlooking the ever changing colours of the northern part of the lake. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone when in Budapest. Thanks Attila for a most enjoyable day.

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Kathryn_p

May 4, 2025

Our guide Attila was... - Our guide Attila was great!! We spent a beautiful day exploring the Lake Balaton region, and it truly exceeded our expectations. Our journey began in Balatonakarattya and continued through Balatonfüred, both offering lovely lakeside scenery and a peaceful atmosphere. A highlight of the day was our stop in Tihany, where we enjoyed a delicious lunch and took time to browse the charming local shops. The Bencés Apátság (Benedictine Abbey) was a must-see—perched above the lake, it provided breathtaking panoramic views that were well worth the visit. In the afternoon, we crossed the lake on the Szántód–Tihany ferry, which added a fun and scenic touch to the experience. We wrapped up the day with a drive back to our hotel in Budapest, feeling relaxed and grateful for the memorable outing. Highly recommend this day trip for anyone visiting Hungary!

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Jp_k

Apr 29, 2025

The tour guide was... - The tour guide was exceptional. He picked us up in a beautifully restored 1965 Volvo, its vintage charm immediately setting the stage for a memorable adventure. His deep knowledge of Hungarian history was evident as he wove captivating stories and historical facts into our journey, making each location come alive with context and significance. Our conversations about cars were particularly engaging; his enthusiasm and passion for automobiles were infectious, and it felt like we were sharing in his lifelong hobby. The highlight of the day was crossing the serene waters of Lake Balaton on a ferry. The gentle breeze and stunning views made the ride unforgettable. We capped off the experience with a delicious lunch at a lakeside restaurant, where we enjoyed the picturesque scenery and the tranquil ambiance of the water. Overall, the tour was a perfect blend of historical insight, personal connection, and natural beauty.

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Pallavikamat123

Jun 8, 2025

Wonderful Day Trip! - Our guide Attilla picked us up at our hotel; Lake Balaton is an hour's drive from Budapest and is a wonderful place for a day trip. Loads of homes apparently rented out for people wishing to spend sometime there; beautiful small streets; there was even a small beach where we could feed ducks and swans. The most surprising part for us, as Indians, was that there's a Tagore walkway/square as Rabindranath Tagore had visited Lake Balaton during his Europe tour, when he had suddenly fallen ill. There's also a tree planted in his name. A host of other Indian ministers and dignitaries have also visited this stop and planted trees. We walked through one of the small villages; there was a shop selling lavender products including lavender icecream! Lunch was at this amazing place overlooking the River. Attilla was a huge Rubik fan, and was carrying with him the Rubik's Cube and a host of other games & puzzles, which kept us entertained.

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up to 12 guests

1 - Adult