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The 15 Food & Drink Experiences in Budapest That Earn Their Price

28 tours  ·  from $21

Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise - Boarding with a welcome drink
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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise

1.Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25,310 reviews · from $28Our pick

Spend 75 minutes on the Danube with unlimited Hungarian sparkling wine, spritzer or lemonade, plus beer if selected. Take in Parliament and Liberty Bridge from panoramic windows or the open-air terrace while an English audio guide identifies the sights. Add focaccia and dips for an extra fee.

“Beautiful views from the boat, the staff were so attentive with the drinks. Would highly recommend.”

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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer & Aperol Spritz Cruise - What the drinks package really includes
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Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer & Aperol Spritz Cruise

2.Unlimited Prosecco, Beer & Aperol Spritz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,371 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Cruise the Danube for about 75 to 90 minutes with unlimited Paulus prosecco, fruit spritzers, and homemade lemonade. Recorded English commentary points out Buda Castle and other sights, while a panoramic window table, lounge music, and open-roof deck make this a social evening outing.

“Boat was lovely. The outdoor deck was closed and we couldn’t go to the upper deck. There was a small space at the back of the boat where we couldn’t go out to take photos. Staff were very attentive. No idea what the audio guide was referring too as it was so busy and loud you couldn’t hear it. Because there were so many people on the boat getting a good seat near a window was hard. Windows steamed up so couldn’t really get a good view of everything. Only 1 hour long.”

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Budapest: Wine, Cheese, and Charcuterie Tasting - Arriving at The Tasting Table near the National Museum
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Budapest: Wine, Cheese, and Charcuterie Tasting

3.Wine, Cheese, and Charcuterie Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 647 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $50

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”

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From Budapest: Etyek Wine Tasting Tour with 3-Course Meal - First Winery: Small Cellars and Local Appetizers
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From Budapest: Etyek Wine Tasting Tour with 3-Course Meal

4.Etyek Wine Tasting Tour with 3-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 557 reviews · from $102

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.”

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Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest - Five glasses that explain Hungarian wine
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Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest

5.Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 531 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50Top rated

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.”

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Budapest: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Food and Drinks - Meeting at Kazinczy Street Synagogue
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Budapest: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Food and Drinks

6.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 453 reviews · from $70

Spend 2.5 hours eating through Budapest’s District 7 with an English-speaking guide such as Laura, Peter, Kelly or Agnes. Visit four local eateries for soup, lángos, nokedli, flódni, wine, beer and pálinka, with vegetarian choices available.

“Agnes was so friendly and informative, she made the tour an absolute pleasure and I learned so much about Hungarian food and culture. I'd recommend this tour with Agnes to anyone!”

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Budapest Food Tour: Market to Tavern with 14+ Tasters & Wines - A local taverna makes the meal feel complete
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Budapest Food Tour: Market to Tavern with 14+ Tasters & Wines

7.Budapest Food Tour: Market to Tavern with 14+ Tasters & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 434 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

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.”

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Budapest BeerSpa with Unlimited Beer and Optional Széchenyi Bath - Moving into the main Széchenyi Baths
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Budapest BeerSpa with Unlimited Beer and Optional Széchenyi Bath

8.Budapest BeerSpa with Unlimited Beer and Optional Széchenyi Bath

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 416 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $75

At Széchenyi Baths, enjoy a private 45-minute BeerSpa soak in warm water flavored with hops, malt, and salt, with unlimited draft beer from your tub. Add fast-track access to the indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and steam rooms for a flexible half-day or full-day visit.

“Refreshing, semi-private, very relaxing. The changing rooms are private and secure. There is no choice of beer, but the local lager offered was good. Took the opportunity to go into the public outdoor thermal pool. It was delightfully warm even though the air temperature was a little chilly.”

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Budapest: Hungarian Wine Tasting with 7 Wines and Tapas - Starting at Wine the Gap in central Budapest
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Budapest: Hungarian Wine Tasting with 7 Wines and Tapas

9.Hungarian Wine Tasting with 7 Wines and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 389 reviews · from $62

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”

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Budapest Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included - Walking through Budapest’s former Jewish Quarter
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Budapest Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included

10.Budapest Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 320 reviews · from $67

Start at Kazinczy Street Synagogue and follow an English-speaking guide through District 7 and Andrássy Avenue. Expect four food stops, langos, nokedli, flódni, Hungarian drinks, and stories linking Budapest’s Jewish and culinary past. Guides may include Agnes, Laura, Peter, Kitti, Kelly, or Rae.

“We were a little late but the guide made it really easy to catch up and the stops were brilliant! Péter was knowledgeable and a really nice guy. great grinks and great food”

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8-Tier Hungarian Wine Tasting in a Cozy Downtown Wine Bar - Walking into Bortodoor in central Budapest
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8-Tier Hungarian Wine Tasting in a Cozy Downtown Wine Bar

11.8-Tier Hungarian Wine Tasting in a Cozy Downtown Wine Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 269 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

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”

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10PM Budapest Danube Cruise with Live Music & Food or Drinks - The welcome drink and dinner choices
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10PM Budapest Danube Cruise with Live Music & Food or Drinks

12.10PM Budapest Danube Cruise with Live Music & Food or Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 223 reviews · from $20Best value

Board at Akadémia 2 ponton for a 90-minute night cruise past Parliament, Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, Gellert Hill, and more. Choose drinks or a Hungarian buffet dinner, then listen to three musicians from the Hungaria Folk Orchestra. Hotel pickup is an optional upgrade.

“Amazing experience. Lovely view, friendly staff. Everything went much better than we expected. All recommendations.”

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Budapest Food Tasting Tour with Nelli & her local guides - From market goods to Budapest streets
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Budapest Food Tasting Tour with Nelli & her local guides

13.Budapest Food Tasting Tour with Nelli & her local guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

Meet Nelli, Fanni, or another local guide at Budapest’s Central Market Hall for a three-hour private food walk. You’ll sample 10 Hungarian foods and drinks, learn about market traditions, and see the Danube shore, Gellért Hill, and nearby historic streets.

“We had a great time with Nelli as she shared some history of Budapest & explained about Hungarian food & cooking. Nelli is passionate about her country of Hungary! We sampled some amazing food. The time went by quickly & the tour was a highlight of our time in Budapest. We highly recommend this tour.”

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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Budapest: 6 or 10 Tastings - Szimpla Kert adds Budapest’s ruin-bar character
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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Budapest: 6 or 10 Tastings

14.The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Budapest: 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

Explore Budapest privately with a local foodie guide such as Gabor, Dalma, Nick, or Anna. Depending on your booking, taste six or ten Hungarian foods and drinks while walking from the Great Market Hall through city highlights including Szimpla Kert and the Jewish Quarter.

“We experienced some delicious food: pastries, ice cream, sausages and goulash. Interesting beverages including local wine, beer and fruit liqueurs. Our Guide, Zsophia was delightful and shared many interesting facts and stories about life in Budapest and Hungary. My favorite part of a food tour is gaining an understanding of the culture. This tour did not disappoint.”

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Budapest: Essentials of Hungarian Wine Tasting Class - Arriving at The Tasting Table Budapest
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Budapest: Essentials of Hungarian Wine Tasting Class

15.Essentials of Hungarian Wine Tasting Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 174 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

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.”

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