Private Tour
Private tour from Budapest to a top hidden treasure region of Europe: Lake Balaton
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Lake Balaton is the essence of Hungarian rural beauty. Hungary's version of Provance.
You will enjoy stunning views, tiny villages with century-old whitewashed houses, and amazing formations of nature.
We will pass the beautifully renovated Abbey of Tihany,
which was founded 1000 years ago. For 8 euros per person we can look at the fancy baroque interior.
The tour is filled with beauties, interesting history and (if you opt in by sending us a message) very good wine!
The views, the great gastronomy, the fresh wines, the charm of the villages and the historical and architectural heritage of the region are all good reasons to make a trip here.
Would you like a different starting time?
It is possible to start the tour anywhere between 6 AM to 11 PM.
Just send us a message after booking, if you want a different starting time.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please send a message after booking if you are interested in the wine tasting option.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Landing and facility fees
All activities
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks, wine tasting (appr. eur 25/person)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Balatonakarattya
We stop at a beautiful, scenic spot at the Balaton lake. This is usually a short 5-10 minutes stop. The 90 minutes time indicated includes the travel time too.
Lake Balaton
An unforgettable view of Lake Balaton. The lake is most beautiful during October, with amazing autumn colours, especially on sunny days.
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Private tour from Budapest to a top hidden treasure region of Europe: Lake Balaton
Pickup included
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Short and interesting in Lake Balaton
Raanan C,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00For those who want to briefly and thoroughly know the area of Lake Balton, this is the way. A trip of just over an hour, boarding the car on a ferry, visiting the major towns of the peninsula, Tiananmen and Baltonford. In October this was a time off for a seaside holiday that was quite cold. But the throwing colors are lovely. The driver Attila was excellent. Recommended a restaurant among the groves. It was great. Not very expensive. Drive carefully and safely.
Best trip outside of Budapest
GERSHON M,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Atilla was the best driver and guide. Very recommended this trip and Atilla. Wonderful views outside of Budapest
Gabriel was amazing...
Helen P,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gabriel was an amazing tour guide ....very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. He was able to adjust the tour to our interests Thank you Gabriel for a wonderful day!!
Feeling Like Celebrities on Lake Balaton with Balazs
Michelle L,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the most amazing experience with our guide, Balazs, on a day trip from Budapest to Lake Balaton. He picked us up in his beautifully restored 1965 mint green Volvo, which was such a unique and fun way to start the journey. Driving through Hungary in this epic classic car made us feel like celebrities — even coming from Hollywood, California, people were snapping photos of us everywhere we went! Balazs is a fantastic guide – knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about sharing his local history and culture. Along the way, he gave us fascinating insights into both Budapest and Balaton, and he always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. He took us to the most gorgeous lunch spot at Echo in Balaton, where the food and views were equally incredible. We crossed the lake, drank fresh sparkling water straight from the ground, and even watched the graceful brown swans. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen and special. What really stood out was Balazs himself – friendly, personal, and accommodating to our requests, always going the extra mile to make the day perfect. By the end, it felt like we were exploring with a friend rather than just a guide. This tour was truly a highlight of our time in Hungary, and we can’t recommend Balazs highly enough!
Unique and amazing tour
Rob N,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Balazs was an amazing guide. Great character and good sense of humour. Very insightful. Balazs turned up in a fully restored 1965 Volvo Amazon! Amazing car, so unique. That really made the day. This was an awesome experience. Lake Balaton is beautiful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Voyager755478,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had a fantastic tour to Lake Balaton. The lake is lovely and our guide was fantastic. He changed the tour up and took us to a winery bc we said we like wine. He was so nice to my son and a great guide. He took us to a lovely restaurant on the lake. We all really enjoyed the day.
Book the tour!!!
Rachel G,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend!!! We had an amazing time on this private tour. Attila was an amazing guide, very accommodating and made our day perfect !
Fantastic.
Resort61062900312,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just spent a fabulous week 😍excellent staff, great food 😋Not to mention the animation nothing short of sublime led by the fantastic Cristian, We will definitely be back ❤️
Wonderful Day Trip!
PallaviKamat123,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide Attilla picked us up at our hotel; Lake Balaton is an hour's drive from Budapest and is a wonderful place for a day trip. Loads of homes apparently rented out for people wishing to spend sometime there; beautiful small streets; there was even a small beach where we could feed ducks and swans. The most surprising part for us, as Indians, was that there's a Tagore walkway/square as Rabindranath Tagore had visited Lake Balaton during his Europe tour, when he had suddenly fallen ill. There's also a tree planted in his name. A host of other Indian ministers and dignitaries have also visited this stop and planted trees. We walked through one of the small villages; there was a shop selling lavender products including lavender icecream! Lunch was at this amazing place overlooking the River. Attilla was a huge Rubik fan, and was carrying with him the Rubik's Cube and a host of other games & puzzles, which kept us entertained.
Get out of the city and see some countryside
Pam H,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00See 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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