Private Tour
Essence of Hungarian Rural Beauty: 5 Hour Balaton Private Tour
Overview
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5 hours
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Lake Balaton is the essence of Hungarian rural beauty. Hungary's version of Provance or Tuscany.
In May the weather is perfect, the scenery is charming, with the fresh spring colors.
However, any time of the year,
you will enjoy stunning views, the most beautiful village in the country with century-old whitewashed houses.
The driving time is about 90 minutes. Then we use the ferry to cross the lake (together with the car), where you can already enjoy the beautiful view of the Lake.
The ferry takes us to the nicest part of the lake, a quaint village with the best views.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Travel time is included in the 5 hours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Balaton
This tour is super beautiful now (April) Beautiful spring greens, flowers and blossoming trees. Good weather and no crowd. First stop at the lake: an unforgettable view of Lake Balaton.
Tihany
The pearl of the Balaton is the Tihanyi Peninsula. Thanks to the special attributes of its landscape, its geological idiosyncrasies, its diverse flora and fauna, it was the first nature protection area of the country. On one of its hills a church and a monastery were founded as early as a 1000 years ago. In Tihany you will walk around this charming and famous little town on the peninsula with the same name. Walk the streets of the most beautiful village in Hungary. You can also try the famous lavender products of the region, such as lavender beer, lemonade, ice cream.... It is hard to describe this serene, quaint village.
What‘s Included
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Essence of Hungarian Rural Beauty: 5 Hour Balaton Private Tour
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Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Chen M,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lake balaton is a beautiful place. There are many picturesque spots. Attila was great guide and was very tolerant. Genrally speaking the tour took place in Tihany (a village) and its surroundings. This trip is highly recommend. Pay attention that there about 1.5-2 hours driving to the lake
Spectacular Scenery
Susan J,May 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00European cities are great to visit, but sometimes the best sights are just a short distance away. Lake Balaton is a pleasant drive out of Budapest, but a fabulous surprise awaits. What an amazing place! It is a hidden gem! The lake itself is a gorgeous acqua colour and it is so large that it looks like an inland sea. We travelled by ferry over the lake to Tihany which is an extremely pretty little village (lots of photos were taken) with some quaint cafes and even an upmarket restaurant, and naturally a few souvenir shops with some home-made wares. We had coffee in a beautiful cafe overlooking the spectacular view. We also stopped to see some Hungarian long horned cows which are protected, and we walked through a field to see lots of little ground squirrels playing and eating. We even stopped to eat mulberries growing wild. Many thanks to Attila for making our 5 hour trip so enjoyable! Highly recommend to anyone who wants a break from crowds and city tours.
Excellent day out with a fab guide
Hannah W,Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour experience. This is not as long as some of the similar trips which was perfect for our packed few days in Budapest. Guide was extremely informative and felt safe when he was driving. The lake and surrounding village is beautiful and the lavender ice cream is a must try!
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