Knowing we were in Budapest for a full week, we were looking for a day off where we didn't have to make any decisions and instead follow along while a guide showed us around. This tour did not disappoint. Susan showed up a little bit early and was friendly right from the start. The minute we got in her car, she was giving us interesting tidbits about Budapest we would never have otherwise known. She was funny and we managed to have some 'inside jokes' throughout the day. The tour itself was great. We got out of the car a few times in order to see different parts of the lake and had a great trip to the Herend factory just outside of town. Susan continued to give us some great information and history about the area. We loved this tour and can not recommend Susan enough. She was the perfect person to show us around and was so pleasant to spend a day with. It was a great tour!
Our group of 4 was picked up at our hotel by our guide, Susan. She expertly drove through Budapest and we headed to the Bend area. We drove to Slovakia and looked across the Danube to the church on the hill called Esztergomi that was beautiful. We then drove to Visegrad and looked at the ruins. We had a terrific venison lunch at a hunting lodge and then drove to Szentendre where we were to catch a boat to return to Budapest. The ship was in for maintenance so the Viator company organized a city boat tour instead. Drove in to the city, had the short tour and were driven back to our hotel. We all agreed that it was the best tour that we had ever taken. Susan was knowledgeable and a showed a passion for her country. We would recommend this tour especially if you have been to Budapest before and want to see something different from the city. Great value.
Our family of 5 had a wonderful time on the tour. Our tour guide Nora was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the history and Buda and Pest and took time to explain all the sites. She even helped our daughter practice her Hungarian. Some of our favorite sites were Hero’s Square and the Castle in Buda. We had a delicious traditional Hungarian lunch and they accommodated for our gluten and nut allergies. Rounding out the tour was the cruise in the Danube which was incredible to see the sites from the river. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Nóra Mathe is an exceptional tour guide who took us on a mesmerizing 7-hour private tour of Budapest, Hungary. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for the city shone through as she expertly navigated us through all the major attractions. Nóra's insights and engaging storytelling truly brought the city to life, making our experience unforgettable. Her professionalism and attentiveness to our preferences made the tour personalized and enjoyable. We highly recommend Nóra Mathe for an enriching and memorable exploration of Budapest!
Terrific way to get an overview of the major historical sites & background of Budapest. And a bit of wine making knowledge to boot! Nora was a fantastic guide, both knowledgeable & personable. She clearly is passionate about her country & its fine winemaking traditions. She has the timing of the tour down to the minute. We were very impressed with her organization & ability to navigate the city to keep us on track. Altogether, a great way to spend our first evening!
We had a wonderful trip out of Budapest to the Lake Balaton region. We especially enjoyed the tour of the Herend Porcelain Factory. Our guide, Susan, was a wealth of knowledge and gave us additional details concerning the history of Hungary which helped us connect things we'd previously heard. Lake Balaton aka the Hungarian Sea was even more beautiful than I had imagined. When you've seen the sights in Budapest - definitely take this trip to Lake Balaton!
Susan spent the day showing us Esztergom, The Bend and sites of Visegrad, Sloavakia, and a lovely restaurant and the shops in Szentendre. Susan shared her knowledge of Budapest Buddapescht, it's history, politics, and culture. She was so kind to us, and went the extra mile to drop us at St. Stephen's so we would not miss the organ concert at 5:00 PM. She is a great tour guide, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend spending the day with her.
Absolutely recommend this tour for history, culture, food and fun! Our driver, Susan, was an absolute encyclopaedia of history and local knowledge. We had plenty of time for photos and were shown some amazing views. Lunch - 3 courses - in Szentendre was delicious and, as a bonus, the restaurant has a wine museum and abundant supply of local wines. Our boat ride back was a perfect end to the afternoon. Definitely recommend Susan very highly!
We did the full day private wine tour during our long weekend in Budapest at Christmas time. The drive takes around 1.5 hours from Budapest. Despite the cold weather we thoroughly enjoyed our trip through the countryside to Lake Balaton, the lunch at a wonderful local restaurant and the beautiful winery. Our guide Attila was a very informative with a refreshing sense of humour. It was a welcome break from city sights!
Our tour guide Szofia was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the beautiful city of Budapest and took her time to explain all the history and interesting facts about each aspect of the tour. Lunch was included and although my daughter is both vegetarian and has a gluten free diet, her needs were met and confirmed during the booking process. I can highly recommend this tour.
We had a great day with Attila! He was incredibly knowledgeable about...well, just about everything! It was a very hot day (40 C) and traffic was chaos leaving from and returning to Budapest, but he did not skip a beat. We learned so much, tasted (and purchased) some wonderful wine, enjoyed the local fish, and took lots of pictures. Lake Balaton is quite unique and worth visiting.
This was a perfect daytrip during our stay in Budapest. The lake Balaton area is a must, only a 1.5 hours long journey from Budapest. Our guide, Susan made her best to costumize the day according to our needs. We learned a lot about the Hungarian history and wine. The view was amazing from the restaurant during lunch time. Highly recommended.
Thomas was very knowledgeable about the city and provided valuable historical information to us. He also planed the tour around traffic, parking locations, opening hours, best viewing spots..etc. so that we get to enjoy seeing the city in the most efficient and enjoyable way. Really appreciate his effort.
Susan our guide for the day was great. Very informative about all the places we visited, the history of the country and her life as a tour guide. We were lucky with the weather and had a great trip to see a bit more of the country during our stay in Budapest. Highly recommended
Our tour guide Atilla made the trip wonderful! Informative, attentive, and authentic. Lake Balatan is such a beautiful area. We got lucky with the weather. Rode a ferry boat, fed the swans, and immersed ourselvs in the history of the area. What more would you want?
We had a great day with Sophia on the all-day tour to the castle at Visegrad and church at Estergom.She skillfully matched the interest of our group with the sights we visited.We enjoyed her upbeat personality and highly recommend this tour!
The tour allowed us to see the Hungarian country side. Steve our driver, was very knowledgeable and showed us so many sites along with the ones included in the tour. Lunch was amazing. It was a wonderful way to end our trip.
We very much enjoyed our day tour with Susan to three lovely towns outside Budapest. Susan is an extremely knowledgeable guide. The tour bus was very comfortable, and our entire group loved seeing the extra sights.
Our tour guide Nora was excellent and very knowledgeable about the area. Even though we had some rain she made sure we all had an enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend this trip and Nora for the tour guide.
Wonderful! A great way to see some of Hungary outside of the capital. Susan was our guide and was very knowledgeable and well traveled. The lunch was delicious. Appreciated the drive by of the Roman ruins.
"We had a great tour with Susan. She took us to all the major memorials and gave us a great history lesson. We learned so much. Lunch was great and I would tell anyone I know to ask for her
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Wonderful way to see the Hungary! Nora was an awesome driver and guide. I did the same tour on a bus last fall. The private car was only slightly more money but a vastly better quality day.
George was great with the information and we saw many places and his English was fantastic. Very polite! I wish I had had him for the Vienna tour.
"Very vivacious passionate guide who was most concerned about our experience. Great job nice lunch with boat ride on river
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"All Good, good foods, nice hungarian dance & music good city view, will definitely come back, glad we all enjoyed!!
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This is a great personalized tour. My guide Edith was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful in showing me the sights
This is my first time in Budapest and the tour is perfect for knowing the city and learning its history. My guide Szofia is the best not only she is born and grows up here but she always has some story to tell you at each street/site/building/statue. It feels that the names, events, and stories are her own treasures. BTW, she knows every corner of the street and will get you to the right spot for photos. The tour includes lunch and boat trip. The Hungarian food is so good and I cannot even finish it! BTW, we ran into a very special military ceremony event at the Millennium park. Thank you Szofia for a very nice full day tour.
A long drive but worth it. What a lovely town but lunch shouldn't be included as there are better restaurant options, alternatively, a better restaurant should be chosen.
Excellent trip with knowledgable guide . Viewed about of the important sites and good transport with car. Would recommend as great insider view of the Budapest.
Nora was a great guide. We were driven in a comfortable Mercedes Minivan. Also had a nice lunch and river cruise. Learned a lot about Bedapest.
