Budapest · BUDAPEST WINE TASTINGS
Tokaji, Egri Bikavér and a dozen grapes nobody exports. The 15 tastings below are priced by the glass count, from a cellar hour in the centre to a full day out in the Eger vineyards, with transport notes for the ones that end late.
Board Duna Cruises near Elizabeth Bridge for a relaxed one-hour Danube tour. Sip Tokaj Premium Frizzante or orange juice as you pass Parliament, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Baths, and Budapest’s bridges. Use the QR-code audio guide on your phone, with 30 languages available.
“The boat was lovely and comfortable and the staff so friendly and helpful. The sightseeing so easy.”
Travel from central Budapest to Etyek-Buda for two or three family-run wineries, Hungarian wine tastings, local bites, and a two-course meal on selected options. Guides such as Susan, Peter, Juliana, and Michael explain the region and its wines. Choose a morning lunch, afternoon dinner, or gastro-bites tour.
“This was an absolutely wonderful tour! We ended up on a private tour, as we were the only ones booked for this day/time. Our guide was very knowledgeable, providing us with a thorough and interesting history of Hungary and their wines. We really appreciated the information. We enjoyed each winery and appreciated the uniqueness of each one. Again, we learned so much about winemaking in Hungary. Our dinner was exceptional! We felt like we were visiting our Hungarian grandmother for supper. Very good, home-cooked dishes. We've done quite a few wine tours and this was one of the best!”
Spend 90 minutes at The Tasting Table Budapest with a sommelier such as Thomas, John, Sam, or Bence. Taste five Hungarian wines, including Tokaj sweet wine, alongside artisan cheese, Mangalica pork, salami, smoked duck, bread, and local oils.
“Excellent knowledge delivered in an entertaining way. Loved the paired charcuterie and cheeses with the wines”
Ride from central Budapest to Etyek in a small air-conditioned minibus, visit two or sometimes three family wineries, taste artisan Hungarian wines, and share a home-cooked three-course meal. Guides such as Juliana, Peter, and Michael bring local history and wine knowledge to this friendly half-day outing.
“The tour guide was excellent. The explanations were detailed and interesting. The visit to both wineries was interesting and delicious.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Central Market Hall, sample Hungarian pickles, salamis, cheeses, and pálinka, then walk to a cozy Budapest-style kitchen. With guides such as Kinga, Mesi, or Ben, you’ll prepare a traditional dish, share wine, and eat together.
“Combines a really good tour of the market, and some history to understand Hungary. The cooking part of the event included some really helpful tips, and step by step instructions. We were included in the process so a good learning experience. We got the recipe so I’m feeling confident that I can replicate.”
Meet a sommelier at Taste Hungary’s vaulted 19th-century cellar for five generous glasses of Hungarian wine, four cheeses, four cured meats, artisan bread, and mineral water. Learn about local grapes, wine regions, and Hungary’s food revival in an English-language tasting lasting about 90 minutes.
“A wonderful experience. The staff was extremely knowledgeable. Exceeded all my expectations. And I am a Sommelier so they were high. Highly recommend this experience.”
Cruise central Budapest for 55 to 60 minutes aboard a Duna Cruises boat, with guaranteed seating, heated indoor space, blankets, Wi-Fi, and a welcome glass of Tokaj Premium Frizzante or orange juice. Use the online guide in 30 languages on your own phone and headphones.
“A stadard 1 hour boat cruise. Everything worked as promised. A must see for tourists. But go when its dark as the luminated buildings are awesome. And bring your own headphones.”
Join Foodapest for 14-plus Hungarian tastings in a small group of up to 12. Sofia, Sophia, Kinga, Birdie, Ben, or Bence may guide you through market snacks, goulash, lángos, chimney cake, wine, beer, and pálinka. Choose the 11:30 AM market tour or the 5:00 PM evening food-and-drink route.
“It is a great way to learn about Hungarian culture and cuisine. A good way to sample many local dishes. Great selection of food and drinks. Our guide Sofia was very knowledgeable and brought the experience to life.”
Start at Budapest’s Central Market Hall for local tastings, then eat at a butcher shop, sample cakes at Centrál Grand Cafe, and finish with Hungarian wine and cheese. English-speaking guides such as Andy, Eszter, Daniel, and Aniko lead groups of up to eight.
“What a great food tour! Our guide Aniko was superb. Not only did she present us with excellent food and drink, she also provided detailed descriptions of important events in Hungarian/Budapest history. The food was exceptional. I highly recommend this tour and thank you Aniko!”
Meet Miki, Miklos, or another English-speaking host at Wine the Gap for a two-hour tasting of seven Hungarian wines. You’ll learn about cserszegi fűszeres, furmint, kadarka, and Bull’s Blood while pairing each pour with farm-sourced cheese, ham, sausage, tomatoes, and olives.
“Absolutely outstanding evening. Micky couldn’t do enough for us, his knowledge and enthusiasm was amazing. Definitely recommend”
Cruise central Budapest aboard a restored 19th-century paddle steamer for 55 to 60 minutes. See Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, Parliament, Gellért Baths, and the National Theatre while using a QR-code audio guide in 30 languages. A Tokaj Premium Frizzante or orange juice is included.
“Lovely, peaceful afternoon on the water. No loud audio. Drinks menu was impressive and staff were very attentive.”
Spend one hour cruising Budapest from Dock 11 near Elizabeth Bridge with unlimited prosecco, wine, and soft drinks. You will pass Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, and Müpa. It suits adults seeking a scenic pre-party, not a guided history tour.
“Lovely boat tour our hosts always made sure we had a drink without harassing us they was pleasant Toilets on board was clean”
At Bortodoor in central Budapest, an English-speaking sommelier such as Sally, Suze, Smike, or Mike guides you through eight Hungarian wines, from bubbles to Tokaj and reds, with local meats, cheeses, and bread. Plan to stay longer if the music and conversation take hold.
“5 star ++++ highest recommendation for Bortodoor. Our wine tasting host, Smike was superb, his love of wine and ability to share his knowledge is exceptional. We were presented with a wide range of wine tastes & styles. the accompanying cheese &/or cheese & meats were also delicious and high quality. A fantastic way to learn about and experience fabulous Hungarian wines”
At The Tasting Table Budapest, a sommelier such as Tomas, Carlos, John, or Sebastian leads you through eight Hungarian wines in two hours. Expect regional stories, unusual grape varieties, generous pours, mineral water, and local cheese and charcuterie in a charming cellar near the National Museum.
“Absolutely recommend. Awesome way to get educated and taste some amazing Hungarian Wine.”
At Taste Hungary’s Tasting Table Cellar, join an English-speaking sommelier such as Tomas or Bolasz for two relaxed hours of eight Hungarian wines, local cheese, charcuterie, and stories about the country’s wine regions. The evening ends with sweet Tokaj wine.
“A fantastic evening. 8 wines in total and two farmer boards (one for the white wines another for the red wines) with high quality cheeses and meats. The wines are excellent and the host is a passionate sommelier. A must do when in Hungary, a country that flies under the radar with wines but holds it own against France, Spain, Italy and Australia at a fraction of the price. I”
Start on one bank of the Danube and work outwards.
