Tihany Peninsula

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 7 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.

Spend the day in the lovely landscapes of Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake on a full-day tour of Lake Balaton. Depart from Budapest and travel by air-conditioned bus to the beautiful town of Balatonfüred. Located on the north coast of Lake Balaton, the town is famously referred to as the capital city of the lake. You can experience an overview of city first by taking a short trip by “nostalgia train” around the area as well as a 1-hour cruise on Lake Balaton. Afterwards, you will have some free time to take a stroll along the picturesque promenade and enjoy some lunch (not included). Later on, drive to the “Tihany Peninsula” to see why it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is rich with architecture and vineyards that produce excellent quality wine. Get a unique view of Lake Balaton from the hilltop before going to the Abbey of Tihany, founded in 1055. Transfer back to Budapest by air-conditioned bus, the tour ends at Hotel Intercontinental Budapest.

Take a memorable all day private Lake Balaton tour with a perfect guide. Make a visit to the famous cities of Tihany, Balatonfüred and Herend Museum (entrance fee included) with a 3 course menu lunch included.Enjoy a marvellous swim and some relax in the sun. Wonderful trip in a wonderful nature! Make your travel pleasant and comfortable by using this service. The tour can be booked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 1 person up to 8 persons.

This full-day private tour to the Lake Balaton region covers the largest hand-painting porcelain manufactory of the world in Herend, the 1000-year old Benedictine Abbey in Tihany, beautiful walkway in Balatonfüred and a wine tasting in the wine region Balatonfüred-Csopak. Herend is famous for its Porcelain Manufactory – you can see how the luxury hand painted products are made (and also can buy products if you want). In Tihany you can visit the Benedictine Abbey, and enjoy a delightful panorama of Lake Balaton. In Balatonfüred you can take a walk on the bank. A lot of sailboats and yachts could be seen on the lake. If you get tired, there are a lot of benches to relax and cafés to refresh yourself. If the weather is enough warm, you can try a beach if you want. At the end of the day you can enjoy a great wine at one of the many wine bars on the hilltops by the wineries overlooking the lake.

This will be a pleasant walking tour with your local, English and German speaking professional tour guide in the historical village of Tihany in a stunning setting on the north shore of Lake Balaton, situated on the Tihany Peninsula. This tour is great if you wish to get to know more of the area and grasp more of its history. The centre of the district is the Benedictine Abbey, which was founded in 1055 AD by Andrew I, who is buried in the crypt. There are also many traditional, pottery and crafts museum where you will be able to go in with your guide, all included in the price of this private tour.

Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel or appartment on an agreed time. You take a pleasant an hour and half ride in a comfortable air-conditioned car to the southern of Lake Balaton. Here you take a ferry boat from Szántod to the Tihany Peninsula, home to an 11th century Benedictine Abbey. The promenade next to the abbey offers a great panoramic view over the lake. You get to know the legend of the Echo and the goat hooves of Tihany. Balatonfüred is a short drive than afterwards, which was a popular resort for many famous Hungarian writers and artists whose magnificent villas has been turned into museums. You take a walk along the pretty Tagore Promenade to see the Kossuth fountain and the well known Cardiology Sanatorium. Here your private guide will invite you than for an unforgettable wine tasting with a lunch. Afternoon your private guide takes you back on the north shore of Lake Balaton to your hotel or appartment and you relax on your way to the capital.

Embark on a lovely day tour from Budapest and visit the largest freshwater lake in Europe, the beautiful Lake Balaton, and the manufacturer where world-famous, hand-painted Herend porcelain is made, before continuing to the stunning Tihany Peninsula.

As the years go by, more and more travelers venture out of the Hungarian capital to explore vineyards, beautiful landscapes and great food. There is, luckily, one region where you will get all three and more: Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe. Experience the beauty of Lake Balaton on a relaxing 1-hour sailing cruise and enjoy the panoramic views of the picturesque Tihany Peninsula. Balaton boasts some of the most ancient buildings in Hungary dating back to the early middle ages: Tihany Abbey for example, the still functioning Benedictine monastery that will allow you a peek into the lives of medieval kings & queens. You will also be able to visit the world-famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory, where some of the most beautiful pieces of porcelain are made. This is also a great place to do some souvenir shopping. On our Balaton day trip, you will get to discover the highlights of this region, taste its wines, and maybe even take a dip in the lake while you’re there!

Discover the upper shore of Lake Balaton with a private guide! See Tihany peninsula, on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage, visit its ancient Benedictine Abbey, see the lavander fields and the charming thatchedroof fishermen houses in the old village of Tihany! Close the day in Balatonfured, the famous holiday resort! Eventually in good wheather you can have a chance to visit a beach on the shore, and travel on the ferryboat of the lake.

Do you want to experience excellent Hungarian wines and see one of the most beautiful regions of Hungary? Then you are welcome to take a private guided tour to the Lake Balaton! Discover Lake Balaton and its beautiful surroundings with a professional English-speaking tour guide on this full day tour from Budapest. Traveling by comfortable car or minibus, you will see beautiful panoramas from the Tihany Peninsula, visit the charming Balatonfüred and taste quality local wines!

Visit the world famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory with us and get to know about porcelain making technology. Book this private, taylor made experience to explore Lake Balaton and its surroundings with us. Enjoy a beautiful lunch with the view from the Tihany Abbey and afterwards walk with your professional private guide along the gorgeous promenade in Balatonfüred.

Spend a fabulous summer day on Central Europe's largest lake, Balaton, sailing on a sailboat. After yachting enjoy a private beach with all a beach has to offer, or take a walk in Tihany peninsula, a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site, to see the thatched roof houses of the Old Fishermen's Village Tihany, and visit the Benedictine Abbey church built on ancient base. Pls. note, we need cca. 1,5 hours to reach the embarkment port from Budapest, and also back.

Embark on a lovely day tour from Budapest and explore beautiful Lake Balaton on a full day private tour.Enjoy your customizable itinerary and have an optional visit to the Herend Porcelain Manufactory.Admire superb views from the Tihany Peninsula and visit its 1000 year old Benedictine Abbey.Stroll along Balatonfüred's famous promenade and see its amazing 18th-19th century architecture. Have the tour designed to your own interest and pace, Enjoy 3 stops at Herend,Tihany and Balatonfüred, Admire great views around the lake, Learn about the rich history of the area,