Private Lake Balaton Experience with an unforgettable Wine Tasting
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At a glance
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price from
- $434 / person
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Gabor Dora
Description
Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel or appartment on an agreed time. You take a pleasant an hour and half ride in a comfortable air-conditioned car to the southern of Lake Balaton. Here you take a ferry boat from Szántod to the Tihany Peninsula, home to an 11th century Benedictine Abbey. The promenade next to the abbey offers a great panoramic view over the lake. You get to know the legend of the Echo and the goat hooves of Tihany. Balatonfüred is a short drive than afterwards, which was a popular resort for many famous Hungarian writers and artists whose magnificent villas has been turned into museums. You take a walk along the pretty Tagore Promenade to see the Kossuth fountain and the well known Cardiology Sanatorium. Here your private guide will invite you than for an unforgettable wine tasting with a lunch. Afternoon your private guide takes you back on the north shore of Lake Balaton to your hotel or appartment and you relax on your way to the capital.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Nov 2
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $434
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $570.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 26.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Lake Balaton
Explore the largest fresh water lake in Europe with a unique wine tasting! Pleasant tour which is totally tailor made according to your needs and wishes
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
tasting of 7-9 different quality wines
visiting at least 2 winery
Not included
Entrance fee to optional sights
Gratuities
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Budapest location of your choice
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
3 reviews
How it compares in Budapest
- Starting price $434 is 12% above the typical $388 for tours of similar length in Budapest
Excurgo comparison of 1,247 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
- The duration and the route of the tour can be totally tailor-made according to your wishes!
- Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability.
- Minimum age is 18 years.
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Private Lake Balaton Experience with an unforgettable Wine Tasting lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $434 per person for this Budapest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $570. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Budapest location of your choice Pickup points include Oriental Hotel, Callas House.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gabor Dora.
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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