Lake Balaton Escape: Private Wine Tasting & Tihany from Budapest
Overview
Escape the bustle of Budapest for an exclusive, full-day private journey to Lake Balaton's famous North Shore. Unlike standard group tours, this experience is tailored specifically for wine lovers and culture seekers who value comfort, intimacy, and authentic Hungarian flavors.
What makes this tour unique: Exclusive Wine Tasting:
Sample up to 12 handpicked, high-quality local wines paired with traditional snacks at boutique North Shore wineries.
All-Inclusive & Stress-Free: Enjoy door-to-door private transport from Budapest, local lunch, and all tasting fees fully included.
Iconic Sightseeing: Experience the breathtaking panoramas of the Tihany Peninsula, and stroll the charming promenade of Balatonfüred.
100% Private & Flexible: Travel in a comfortable private vehicle with your own dedicated English-speaking guide, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
What's Included
- Lunch One main dish of your choice plus mineral water or soft drink
- Bottled water
- Visit of the Tihany Peninsula
- Door-to-door service in Budapest
- Visit of Balatonfüred
- Wine tasting at 2 local wineries with cold snack (12 wines)
- Private transportation in a luxury car or minibus
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up Details: We offer complimentary door-to-door pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Budapest. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel, apartment, or preferred pick-up location during checkout.Drop-off Details: Returns to the original departure point or any preferred location within Budapest.
What To Expect
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Budapest
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Balaton
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tihany
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Tihany Echo
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Balatonfured
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Balaton
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Budapest
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-16659P14
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lunch. One main dish of your choice plus mineral water or soft drink.
- Bottled water.
- Visit of the Tihany Peninsula.
- Door-to-door service in Budapest.
- Visit of Balatonfüred.
- Wine tasting at 2 local wineries with cold snack (12 wines).
- Private transportation in a luxury car or minibus.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake Balaton Escape: Private Wine Tasting & Tihany from Budapest is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lake Balaton Escape: Private Wine Tasting & Tihany from Budapest will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchOne main dish of your choice plus mineral water or soft drink
- Bottled water
- Visit of the Tihany Peninsula
- Door-to-door service in Budapest
- Visit of Balatonfüred
- Wine tasting at 2 local wineries with cold snack (12 wines)
- Private transportation in a luxury car or minibus
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
