Lake Balaton Shoreline Tours in Transdanubia

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 8 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.

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.

The northern shore of Lake Balaton is one of the most unique landscapes of Hungary. Along this tour we would like to show you the less touristy, off-the-beaten-path treasures of the region. Since for both of us working at Wine it Up this region is a second home, you can trust us on picking the best of it for you to show.

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.

In the middle part of the lake having a cruise with a Scandinavian fast sailboat as a private trip, you will feel the most unique peace on a little landlocked sea - Lake Balaton is the biggest lake in Europe, 75 km wide and 3-4 meter deep. If the weather allows, we can throw an anchor and you can swim at the best view of the Lake. Since I play this show in the last 3 years everyone rated it to the best experience they had at visiting Lake Balaton. I wish to make your trip remindable in your whole life.

Looking for a day out with a difference where you will be treated as a VIP? Don't look any further and let us take you on this bespoke, private tour combined with sightseeing around the beautiful Lake Balaton. This is Hungary's and Central Europe's largest freshwater lake with beautiful panorama and rolling hills. We will stop at some prestigious wineries for wine tasting, included in the price. We have many years of experience providing unique tours with the help of our local experts and the good relationship with locals. From Budapest it will be a 1.5 hour drive with a stop off at the historic town of Szekesfehervar. Your tour will start and finish at your Budapest hotel. Throughout your journey you will visit little known boutique vineyards in the famous Csopak wine region and you will stop at the scenic Tihany with views to Lake Balaton and its natural beauties.

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.

Visit the “Hungarian Sea”, the Lake Balaton, enjoy the local food and wine -  Combine culture and nature in one trip! First we start with a visit to the famous Herend’s porcelain factory (founded in 1826). The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company, specializing in luxury hand painted and gilded porcelain.  During the visit of the factory  you can see step by step how to make porcelain pieces. We continue to Lake Balaton (the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe in Transdanubian region of Hungary and one of the region's foremost tourist destinations.  After a tasty lunch (3-course menu with wine) in a traditional Csárda, we do a walking tour in Balatonfüred is a resort town in Veszprém county, in Hungary The tour ends at the hotel.