Trabant tour in Budapest

You will explore the beautiful sights of Budapest in this typical quirky car of the communist period.
We will start the Trabant tour from the City Park, and will pass by the Szechenyi bath - Europe's largest thermal spa - , the Budapest Zoo and the Amusement Park.
We then take the Andrassy Avenue to downtown Pest, pass by the Opera House and the St Stephen's Basilica.
Next, we drive to the Parliament, the third largest Parliament of the world. This is the first stop, so you can make some photos.
Through the Chain bridge we drive over to the Buda side. We stop in the Castle District and during a short walk we show you the main attractions of the area. (from the castle district you can enjoy the beautiful panorama).
After the castle district we drive up to the Gellert Hill and Citadel -pass by several famous spas - and show you the most spectacular view of Budapest. We then take you over the Elisabeth Bridge back to Pest and show you the largest Synagogue of Europe.


Places left out of guidebooks - 10 hidden treasures of Budapest

Are you sure that you are going to remember more of the most famous sights? Or much more of the places, which only a few people can see?
This tour will bring urban rarities closer to you. Rarities which are known only by a few locals.

The guided tour includes…

  • A charming and little known neighborhood in the inner city
  • Unusual and very ornate secessionist buildings
  • a roof terrace with a stunning view
  • A unique ruined pub in the jewish district
  • A hidden passage
  • A small museum with beautiful and rare art nouveau furniture
  • A hidden coffee house with incredible frescos
  • Remains of the former jewish ghetto walls
  • The most important of the 19th-century aristocratic palaces in Pest, where the rooms and salons evoke former noble splendour of the Hungarian aristocracy.

Visit 10 treasures that have probably been left out of guidebooks and make sure you see more than what the standard city tours cover.


Hungarian lunch in a Hungarian home

See how local people live while tasting typical Hungarian flavours!
For lunch we will serve you a complete Hungarian meal, with some good Hungarian wine!:)
Menu options:


- Hungarian goulash soup, Hungarian pancakes
- Chicken soup, stuffed cabbage
- Ragout soup flavoured with tarragon, Hungarian chicken Paprikas
- Hungarian fish soup, cottage cheese dumplings
- Hungarian bean soup with cabbage, Hungarian pancakes
- Hungarian chicken Paprikas, Hungarian cake
- Hungarian goulash stew, Hungarian cake
- Pork medaillons Hungarian style served with "lecso" /onion, tomato, paprika /, Hungarian  cake
- Bean-goulash soup, cottage cheese dumplings
 

 


Wine cellar tour with tasting

Let Hungarian wine surpise you!  
You will visit an old-fashioned vineyard located in the nice wine hills of Etyek 20 mins outside of Budapest. The white wines of this vinery are among the top wines from Hungary. 
While the wine maker shows you around you will taste 6 different wine types of the winery.
Of course tasty hungarian food is also included!


Piano house concert

My whole-hearted tip for you!
Enjoy an intimate classical piano concert in the cozy downtown home of the renowned Hungarian piano master Mr. Adam Fellegi.
You will not only enjoy a very personal musical experience, but you will also witness that classical music can be made alive and personal for everybody.
The repertoire will include selections from the three best and most well known Hungarian composers
Liszt, Bartók, and Kodály. Mr. Fellegi - a recipient of many national and international awards- explains and shares interesting details about the compositions in English, German or French.
You are invited to take a seat on the couch of Mr. Fellegi and enjoy the Hungarian melodies.


A visit to the charming riverside town of Szentendre

Szentendre, the small but famous, charming and artsy riverside city (just 20 minutes drive from Budapest) with its beautiful buildings and streets is a must for anyone who has an interest in art and folklore. A visit in Szentendre will add a lot to your stay in Budapest.
Optional program: A knowledgeable ceramic artist will host you in an authentic art studio, and let you see how fine hungarian ceramics are created!
You can also try your hand and create your own ceramic.
The program is designed for those who enjoy experiencing real artwork and desire something more authentic than just visiting an art shop.
After the arts studio visit you will have time to explore the charming town.


The Danube bend

The Danube bend is an S shaped curve of the river that begins just below Esztergom and twists down to near Szentendre.
This is one of the richest regions is terms of cultural and historical heritage: green valleys, hills rising up from the Danube, picturesque little towns and medieval fortresses.
This tour along the "Blue Danube" will get you aquainted with the royal Hungarian towns of Visegrád, Esztergom and the smal artsy riverside village of Szentendre. Even if you spend just a short time in Hungary, the bend is worth to see: the beautiful region is located very near of Budapest.

Szentendre: On the way to the Danube bend we will stop in the artist's village of Szentendre. It is a small baroque city at the gate of the Danube Bend in a beautiful natural environment. Cobbled squares, colorful baroque houses, narrow streets, graceful churches, nice cafes and quality souvenir/art shops. Szentendre means home and inspiration for many well known Hungarian artists. The art shops here are famous throughout the whole country.

Visegrád once was the capital of Hungary. From the hill there you will enjoy an absolutely fascinating panorama on the Danube bend.

Esztergom:
Hungary’s first king István was born and crowned here. Esztergom was the seat of the first Hungarian kings until 1241. Though, the city is still the centre of the Hungarian Catholic Church.
First you will get to see the city of Esztergom from the opposite side of the river which belongs to Slovakia. We will cross the river through the Maria Valeria bridge.
After that we will go back to Esztergom and visit the largest cathedral of Hungary (burial place of famous cardinals of Hungary, like the renowned Primate József Mindszenty).During our stay in Esztergom we can stop for lunch (optional, not incl.).


Lake Balaton tour incl. wine tasting

The Balaton region is one of Hungary’s most popular destinations.
When I was a child there were just a very few things making me as excited as I felt when I could go to the Balaton. For us Hungarians it is our sea. 
The 77 kms long beautiful lake - the largest fresh-water lake of Central Europe - is ideal choice if you want to see some of the Hungarian countryside.
The beautiful landscapes, the great gastronomy, the fresh wines, the charme of the villages and the historical and architectural heritage of the region are all good reasons to plan a visit here. The tour requires a day.

The pearl of the Balaton is the Tihanyi Peninsula. This is the settlement we will visit first. Thanks to the special attributes of its landscape, its geological idiosyncrasies, its diverse flora and fauna, it was the first designated landscape protection area of the country. On its smaller hill a church and a monastery were founded in Tihany as early as nine centuries ago.
After admiring the breathtaking panorama and visiting the village we will head to Balatonfüred, the capital of the northern shore. Balatonfüred was always beloved by artists and writers, not by accident. We will make a walk along the pretty promenade and observe the beautiful villas and mansions. 

Your day at Balaton lake will be completed by a visit to a winery with an amazing view over the Balaton. The fantastic panorama will most likely take your breath away. Mountains, hills, plains, forests, meadows, vineyards, villages and houses. Clouds, wind, colors, smells.
You can taste several wines of the region and hopefully find your favourite one. The winery offers fine food as well!


Budapest treasure hunt

Instead of just seeing the most famous sights, you will get involved in the city’s life! You will get some very interesting questions and tasks to solve: The answers will be found on your way discovering the city’s beautiful sights: on a facade, in a store, in a courtyard, along the Danube…
The 'treasure' is in learning the facts, and meeting the people of Budapest.

The tour covers the following sights: castle district (Royal Palace, St. Matthias Church, Fisherman's bastion...) - Parliament - Roosevelt square and Gresham Palace - Vorosmarty square - Vaci utca -Ferenciek tere - the main walking street of the inner city - St. Stephen's Basilica - Hungarian State Opera House - Andrassy Avenue - Liszt Ferenc square - Oktogon

Try this enjoyable tour and get deeper in the city’s life and history!


Boat cruise

Sound, view and vision: a pleasant hour on board of a panoramic boat, sailing between the splendid vision of Buda and Pest.
Put on your headphones, select from 30 languages and enjoy your trip!


Hungarian folk dance class for groups

Are you coming to Budapest with a group? Are you looking for a unique way to surprise your fellow travelers? Maybe it’s time to skip the traditional programs organized for groups and try something more authentic and fun! 
We recently organized a private folklore night for a group. We taught them original and enjoyable folk dances, complete with a band and private teacher. It was such a great success that we decided to launch a Hungarian folklore dance class. 
Your group will enjoy authentic Hungarian folk music performed by skilled gypsy musicians, and they will learn the basics of some of the original dances. 
A folklore dance class can create such a great common experience that it might be the highlight for your group's Hungarian visit. 
The best time for a dance class is just before dinner, therefore we will book a private room for your group in a fine restaurant in Budapest where you can have dinner after the dance experience.

 


Hungarian folk ensemble performance

Enjoy the best Hungarian folk ensembles with rich traditions! The choreographies are based on authentic dances, some from isolated villages and dating back hundreds of years. You will get a broad view of the music, dance and costume heritage of Hungary.


Dinner and cruise with live music

The Danube and the Buda hills create in Budapest one of the most spectacular panoramas in Europe. Enjoy the wonderful view of the city swimming in lights in a romantic candlelight atmosphere and have a rich dinner on a boat with live music at the same time! The salon music is performed by 3 members of the Zoltán Kodály Awarded Rajkó Folk Orchestra, including the world-famous violinist Zsigmond Vidak who is the owner of the Bronze Merit Cross of the Hungarian Republic.
The cruise starts at 7pm, is one-and-a-half-hour-long, with a warm buffet-dinner and live music on board.


Folklore performance followed by Dinner and cruise

Enjoy the best Hungarian folk ensembles with rich traditions! The choreographies are based on authentic dances, some from isolated villages and dating back hundreds of years. You will get a broad view of the music, dance and costume heritage of Hungary.
The program is not finished yet! The night just starts!
The Danube and the Buda hills create in Budapest one of the most spectacular panoramas in Europe. Enjoy the wonderful view of the city swimming in lights in a romantic candlelight atmosphere and have a rich dinner on a boat with live music at the same time! The salon music is performed by 3 members of the Zoltán Kodály Awarded Rajkó Folk Orchestra, including the world-famous violinist Zsigmond Vidak who is the owner of the Bronze Merit Cross of the Hungarian Republic.
The folklore performance starts at 8pm, followed by the cruise at 10pm (a one-and-a-half-hour-long cruise, with a warm buffet-dinner on board.)



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