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

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
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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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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Nichlous_h
Apr 23, 2025
Scenic drive thru... - Scenic drive thru countryside outside Budapest to quaint towns. Had lunch at a great restaurant with fabulous Hungarian dishes. Driver/guide was very knowledgeable and informative.
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Wi_s
Apr 20, 2025
Great day tour at the Balaton - Thank you so much Attila for the great time, it was exactly what we were looking for in a private tour. It was super relaxed , very tailored to your pace, informative and we felt we were being taken cared of all the time. It was a perfect day for us and I will be back for the Balaton again.
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Lisa_a
Jan 31, 2025
My favorite day tour from Budapest - Fantastic! Do not hesitate book it. Our guide was great even stopping at his favorite backers in the way back.
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Margaret_b
Sep 28, 2024
A Wonderful Day - The tour was fantastic. Our tour guide Balazs was very knowledgeable about the area and points of interest along the trip. The lake and surrounding towns were stunning and we stopped in several places to enjoy the lake front area. We had a fantastic lunch at a restaurant along the lake with majestic views. Balazs was friendly and fun to spend the day with. We would never have had this experience on our own.
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Marsha_m
Oct 13, 2024
Relaxing Day - Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate, which put a damper on the trip. However, our tour guide, Attila, saved the day. He was fun, knowledgeable, and made us laugh. I would highly recommend Attila.
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Poco000
Oct 28, 2024
A beautiful lake but things to remember.... - Lake Balaton is a picturesque beautiful lake. It is mostly visited by families over weekends. Luckily we went on a sunday when the weather was really good and locals were sailing their boats which was very nice peaceful and serene. However I felt that the tour price was a little high.It will be better to hire your own car, drive and go, as there is no need for a guide in that tour. Though it is a beautiful lake, i would not recommend you to do a guided tour. Mr. Atilla takes you to a hill top restaurant for lunch where the view is breathtaking, but he has to understand when to give space to others. He sat with us for lunch and our personal time and space got ruined, because of which we could not enjoy the view. He got us rubix and was expecting us to play whereas the only thing we wanted was to enjoy the beauty of the lake. What was extremely shocking for us was that despite knowing we are vegetarians he ordered pork without asking us, and he ordered extra food, which he packed in front of us to take home for dinner. He did not have the courtesy to even offer to pay for his food. Another thing that pissed us off was that he started justifying a review which was related to someone's sex life not thinking about their privacy at all. For a tour guide who meets people from all over the world with diverse cultures, he should know what to say and when to leave tourists alone. My walk in the village would have been better had he not been around, as his presence did not really add to my knowledge about the village. To sum up the guide seemed to be a nice person and a great driver but i feel that he should give individuals their space when need be. Recommending people to take this tour by themselves.
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up to 12 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).