Hungary · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
The good lunch experiences go early and the best go first. Here are 15 to lock in, what each includes, and how they differ.
Explore Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre from Budapest with lunch, a multilingual guide, Danube views and a seasonal boat ride.
“Our trip was amazing. The guide was friendly, helpful, welcoming and very informative. Food was great as well. Just a great way to spend the day.”
Review the Danube Bend tour from Budapest, with Esztergom, Visegrád, Szentendre, lunch, Slovakia, and a seasonal boat ride.
“had a fantastic day,our driver was waiting for us when we got to reception,then straight to our comfortable coach, then set off within minutes, into Slovakia, went for a lovely three course meal in one of the most beautiful setting, a lodge in the mountains with spectacular views, would be spectacular for weddings, and good food, excellent service,stops on the way for photo opportunities, honestly I can't fault it, our guide Atila was excellent and very approachable and couldn't be more knowledgeable or helpfull, I highly recommend this day trip,if your thinking of booking it,do it.”
Review of Budapest’s Danube Bend tour, with Esztergom, Visegrad, Szentendre, lunch, border crossing, and seasonal river cruise details.
“I would like to get my refunds because this was a terrible tour experience for me. First of all the tour company didn’t pick me up from the hotel. After I called they said that I have to have my own transport. I got the taxi and reached there and then the tour guide didn’t explain if the Basilica will be closed and there was no vegetarian meals. We didn’t see the any of the places shown in as photos on this tour such as Visgard and no tickets were provided for any of the excursions so whole trip was waist. My valuables vacations time was lost entirely for whole…”
Trade Budapest for the Puszta on a full-day tour with Kecskemét, a horse ranch, carriage ride, show, lunch, and wine.
“We had Ingrid as our guide and she was fabulous. She is highly knowledgeable and looked after us really well. The Puszta and Kecskemét Tour was so enjoyable as we did a lot of things - we rode a carriage drawn by 4 Lipizzan horses, rode a horse, patted the wonderful variety of farm animals, visited the stables and had a wonderful 3-course meal with live gypsy music. What a great day out!”
See Budapest’s grand sights, enjoy Hungarian lunch, and cruise the Danube on a private six-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“Our full-day tour of Budapest with Susan was one of the most meaningful and enjoyable experiences of our trip. From the moment we were picked up, Susan was warm, attentive, and incredibly hospitable. My husband wasn’t feeling well at the start of the day, and she immediately made sure he had everything he needed to feel better—such a thoughtful and human touch. With over 40 years of experience in hospitality and tourism, Susan is a wealth of knowledge. Her deep understanding of Hungarian history and culture made every stop on the tour more engaging. What we appreciated most was hearing it all from her authentic Hungarian perspective—she’s refreshingly candid and…”
Review of a private Budapest to Bratislava day tour with hotel pickup, lunch, flexible sightseeing, and practical advice on time and value.
“Kate and our driver Lotzy (sp?) were wonderful guides and companions on this trip to the beautiful and quaint city of Bratislava. We had a very comfortable car for the 2 hr ride and saw so much in one day. From the castle and opera house to city center and the art deco Blue Church we felt like we definitely made it everywhere we should go. We also had a delicious (and filling) lunch where they recommended local favorites with a glass of local wine. They even tried to get me a stamp at the border on the way home after I mentioned missing getting stamps in my passport within…”
Escape Budapest for a guided Buda Hills hike with city views, forest trails, public transport, and an optional Hungarian lunch.
“Laszlo was incredible guide! Very knowledgeable and was a unique experience! Super recommend!”
Review of a private Budapest to Vienna day tour with Schönbrunn Palace, city sights, Austrian lunch, hotel pickup, and a flexible guide.
“Atilla was our guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable about Vienna and Budapest. Unfortunately it rained but we were still able to get to see most of the sights and enjoyed the tour of Schönbrunn, despite it being busy, we had plenty of time to explore. Lunch was nice, we had Schnitzel and Apple strudel, plenty of it and the cafe was really quirky with different themed rooms nicely decorated. We had time for shopping then did a walking tour through downtown Vienna to see more of the historical buildings and learn more about them. We decided to head back a bit earlier because of the weather. We enjoyed the tour…”
Review of Budapest’s Danube Bend tour, with Esztergom, Visegrad, Szentendre, Hungarian lunch, hotel pickup, and seasonal cruise details.
“This was a beautiful, informative and delightful tour of the Danube Bend. My guide, Nora, had a wealth of information and history of the area. The villages we visited were each special in their own way and we had a delicious lunch in a quaint restaurant under a grape arbor. Lots of fun places to shop. I highly recommend this tour if you want to explore the beautiful countryside outside of Budapest. Nora was a wonderful guide and very responsive to my needs and wishes!”
See Szentendre and Visegrád from Budapest on a private Danube Bend tour with castle views, Hungarian lunch, and wine tasting.
“An informative but long trip to and from both cities. Our tour driver was friendly and helpful but sometimes difficult to hear from the back seat of her personal vehicle. Lots to see of the medieval fortress at Visegrad, with sweeping views of the Danube. But be advised - a lot of steps up to the top!! Szentendre was a wonderful, picturesque city with lots of unique shops. All in all, a bit pricey.”
Explore Esztergom, Visegrad, and Szentendre on an 8-hour Danube Bend tour with lunch, private transport, a guide, and seasonal cruise.
“Zsofia (Sophia). Was a high energy positive personality and gave a great tour up through the Danube bend. We spent the majority of time driving in her car to various places starting with Pest and then moving over to Budapest. She offered a detailed explanation at each site and gave us Hungarian lessons along the way. We stopped and walked at several locations including Visagrad (and the castle), to Esztergom and the stunning basilica, I to Slovakia, to the lovely village of Szentendrei You can tell she had done this for decades as she has a mental script of everything and continues to talk all through driving in the all…”
Review of Budapest’s Greatest Hits, a private full-day tour with hotel pickup, landmark stops, Hungarian lunch, wine, dessert, and transit.
“OMG! This is a must do walking city tour in Budapest. Our tour Guide Fanni was the best! She was fun, energetic, and knowledgeable. There were 11 of us on the tour and she managed to become friends with all of us. I highly recommend this walking tour because you stop at a lot of places, the sights are amazing, it’s worth the price, lunch and public transportation fee is included.”
Share a three-course Hungarian meal at a local home in Budapest, with hotel transfer, wine, family stories, and traditional dishes.
“The host couple had a very young baby and honestly weren’t really ready to host tourists, again. We did have some interesting conversations but the mum looked a little frazzled and kept disappearing. I felt sorry for her as she had clearly been pressured into hosting, this night. Also, make sure that your dietary requirements are clearly communicated.”
See Budapest’s top sights, taste Hungarian food, and cross both sides of the Danube on a detailed full-day walking tour.
“I had to cancel because of conflict with our schedule. I had cancelled but still was charged the amount”
Review of a Budapest ranch tour with Hungarian cowboys, horse show, carriage ride, goulash lunch, palinka, and small-group transport.
Pick a boat, a hot pool, a cellar or a road out of town.
