Tapolca Cave Lake and Tihany/ Balaton private tour from Budapest
Overview
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Take a private tour from Budapest to the unique 300-meter-long cave system of Tapolca, situated under the heart of the charming town near Lake Balaton. It was opened to the public in 1912 after ten years of its discovery. Small boats can be hired to explore the cave system. Merely 15–20 m below the town a 5 km long cave system criss-crosses the Miocene limestone layers. This includes the 3.3 km long cave lake, which is mostly filled with karst water. The cave was discovered in 1903 during well digging. After visiting the cave lake you will have time to stroll along the streets of Tapolca , have lunch by the lake and then discover the next settlement of Tihany with a beautiful view to Lake Balaton. On your way back to Budapest you will be able to enjoy the historic town of Szekesfehervar. In the evening returning back to Budapest to your hotel.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private, all day tour with English speaking driver.
What To Expect
Lake Cave of Tapolca
You will explore the cave of Tapolca with your own boats.
Szekesfehervar
You will be able to stop and stroll along the streets of this historic town on your way back to Budapest
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Tapolca Cave Lake and Tihany/ Balaton private tour from Budapest
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Entrance tickets to cave lake
Food and drinks
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Flexible Scheduling!
juliakU6085CU,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unless you drive in Hungary, it is difficult to get to this amazing national park. Tapolca Cave was surreal, and Lake Balaton was beautiful to sit by the cafe and take in the scenery. Highly recommend going there in late spring when it's a bit warmer. The main advantage of going on this tour with Peter (the driver) is that he can drive you to wherever you want to go in the area, and he's very flexible with your schedule and your physical limitations, as long as you communicate that beforehand. He spends the entire day with you driving you around, so make the most out of this tour by preparing and looking up places you'd like to go around Tapolca Cave and Lake Balaton area (like restaurants, coffee shops, gift shops, etc). While this plan is not included, rest assured, Peter can recommend places to go if you're booking last minute. What to expect: From the center of Budapest, it takes about 2-2.5 hours by car, one way. Peter gives you a ride to the cave, and you get your private time walking/rowing through the cave (tickets included--and you have to row around yourself). Other than that, Peter walks around with you the entire day (although, I'm sure if you asked him for privacy, he'd probably let you be alone). Lunch is not included, but if you have a budget or time limitations/dietary restrictions, Peter can drive you to wherever you need to go. This area is not yet fully tourist-centric, so there aren't many giftshops around, but I did see lavender shops, which I later realized the area was known for producing. The key is communicating what you want out of the trip with Peter, and he'll make accommodations, which I believe is the highlight of this tour package.
False advertising.
tyyycp,Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We supposed to go see a historic town S before dropping us off in hotel. Our driver/tour guide, Richard, just go straight back to hotel. When I asked him about the historic town S, he said we are not going because it is under construction!!
Amazing Tapolca
Atsushi U,May 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Tapolca cave lake is amazing place. Rapeseed was blooming on the way with good weather. Tihany is good place to have a lunch and walking. I recommend to have a lunch at Tihany.
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