Wine Tasting in Budapest: The 15 Best Cellar Visits

1.Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,450 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Explore Etyek wine country from Budapest with family wineries, Hungarian tastings, local guides, and a traditional meal.

“From being picked up at the hotel until being dropped off at the hotel, we had the best experience with our driver and tour guide. He was knowledgeable about pretty much everything that is to do with hungry and the wine tasting and the lunch were delicious. I would recommend it to anyone.”

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2.Wine, Cheese, and Charcuterie Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 647 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $50

Taste five Hungarian wines, Tokaj dessert wine, artisan cheese, and charcuterie in a relaxed Budapest cellar with a sommelier.

“We enjoyed this experience and would recommend it. You get to sample delicious wines and also get some cheese and meats to try. We purchased a bottle of our favorite wine from the tasting from them after the tasting”

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3.Etyek Wine Tasting Tour with 3-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 557 reviews · from $102

Visit Etyek from Budapest for family winery tastings, local winemakers, eight artisan wines, and a three-course Hungarian meal.

“Juliana was extraordinary in her presentation of historic Budapest, wine country and vinters was without a doubt supreb. Her colleagues in the wine country refreshingly knowledgeable and honest in vines, pressing, cooking and sampling. The winter sampling and chef partaking of meal, the best. Amazing 👏 tour. Thank you Juliana.”

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4.Budapest Cooking Class & Market Tour with Local Guide & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Budapest cooking class with Central Market Hall, Hungarian recipes, local wines, tastings, and a relaxed family-style meal.

“Our host, Mesi, was amazing. She made everyone feels at home and got all of us involved in the process. The food was great, but the cultural experience and getting to meet and talk with the other guests and Mesi made the afternoon.”

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5.Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 531 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Taste five Hungarian wines with local cheeses and charcuterie in a 19th-century Budapest cellar, guided by a sommelier in English.

“Sam our sommelier was very knowledge on both the wine and the areas the grapes are grown. The cheese and meats were delicious and complimented the wine perfectly.”

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6.Budapest Food Tour: Market to Tavern with 14+ Tasters & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 434 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Review of Budapest’s 3-hour Market to Tavern food tour, with 14+ Hungarian tastings, wine, pálinka, local guides, and practical tips.

“Sofia was fabulous. Learned a lot about traditional and the not so traditional foods available in Budapest. The history, the process and the culture around various tasty foods and drinks. Highly recommend for a fun-filled and delicious three hours!”

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7.Budapest Culinary & Wine Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 397 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Taste Budapest through market foods, butcher-shop lunch, cakes, Hungarian wines, and Tokaji aszú on a small-group culinary walk.

“Andy was an amazing guide! We got to try so many dishes, and they tasted much more flavorful and authentic than the highly reviewed restaurants that we found ourselves. The wine stop at the end was perfect, and one variety was especially unique. We also just loved hanging out with Andy, really chill vibes with great food, drinks, and culture. Thanks for the welcoming and informative intro to Budapest!”

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8.Hungarian Wine Tasting with 7 Wines and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 389 reviews · from $62

Taste seven Hungarian wines, local tapas, and regional stories at Budapest’s Wine the Gap bar with an engaging English-speaking guide.

“Delicious and super informative! We had a great time with Miki”

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9.Unlimited Prosecco and Wine Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 271 reviews · 1 hour · from $41Best value

Review of Budapest’s one-hour Danube prosecco cruise, with unlimited drinks, night views, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.

“Wonderful view, atmosphere was amazing and drinks were very nice! Definitely recommend!!”

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10.8-Tier Hungarian Wine Tasting in a Cozy Downtown Wine Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 269 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Taste eight Hungarian wines at Bortodoor in Budapest, with expert guidance, local charcuterie, regional stories, and a relaxed downtown setting.

“Me and my fiance had the wine tasting here. With guide Sally, she was more then amazing. She's fun and such a comfortable lady. Every wine was perfect, the plate with cheese and ham was pure quality and so lovely together with the wine. It's was our first experience, it's 10+/10.”

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11.Essentials of Hungarian Wine Tasting Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 174 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Taste eight Hungarian wines in Budapest with a sommelier, local cheeses, charcuterie, and a lively introduction to Hungary’s wine regions.

“absolutely perfect, our instructor was perfect, a young man from RPA with amazing knowledge and experience plus he created a very friendly atmosphere, so participants could easily vibe together.”

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12.Evening Wine, Cheese, & Charcuterie Tasting in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Taste eight Hungarian wines with local cheese and charcuterie in a friendly Budapest cellar, guided by a sommelier in an easy two-hour session.

“What an amazing experience. This was a great way to learn about the history of Hungarian wine and its incredible diversity. Truly wonderful and knowledgeable sommelier!”

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13.From Budpaest: Páty Wine Village Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Escape Budapest for Páty’s 1880s wine cellars, local makers, four or more Hungarian wines, and a generous regional tapas plate.

“We spent a lovely time with Miki in the countryside. The magical setting was a perfect place to taste and learn about extraordinary Hungarian wines. Miki was the consummate host providing smooth transportation, delicious snacks and excellent wines. His knowledge is vast and he kindly answered any questions asked. If you are looking for a special experience while visiting Budapest, I would highly recommend wine tasting in the countryside. Thank you Miki for a spectacular experience!”

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14.Private Wine Tasting in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Taste Hungary through Furmint, Kadarka, Tokaji wines, local snacks, and lively stories with expert host Miklós in Budapest.

“Do not miss this unforgettable evening of Hungarian wines hosted by Mickey Mickey knows his stuff and presents his knowledge in a very fun way The wines are spectacular!”

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15.Countryside, Culture, and Wine Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $300

Spend a day in Eger from Budapest, touring its castle, baroque center, Ottoman sights, and historic wine cellars with a private guide.

“this tour did what it said it would but also the guide took into account our wishes and was able to make changes to make things better for us. the guide knew his topic well and was only to happy to share the information.”

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