Overview
Savor some of Hungary’s delicious wines on this 4-5-hour wine tasting and dinner experience in the Etyek wine region. Leave Budapest in the morning or in the afternoon to explore this idyllic wine area, fêted for its elegant white and sparkling wines.
Absorb the vine-covered hills dotted with old cellars and grape presses, and visit three cozy, family-run wineries to sample four wines in each. Learn local winemaking secrets from each friendly host and (if you choose the Meal options) finish with a rustic, 2-course Hungarian lunch or dinner). Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.
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What's included
Local guide
up to 12 wine samples with snacks
Visits to 2-3 wine cellars
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
2-course dinner with water
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The Bus Stop at the Opera House is in the middle of Budapest, very close to the crossing of M1, M2, and M3 Metro lines.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Departure time between 9.50am and 10.15am for the Morning tours and 2.50pm to 3.15pm for the Afternoon tours
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Opening hours are:
08:00 - 20:00 Monday to Sunday
What to expect
Start your experience with a pickup at your centrally located Budapest hotel, and drive to the Etyek-Buda wine region, about 30 minutes away. Admire the vine-coated hills as you approach the town of Etyek, the hub of this relatively young wine industry that started when German settlers planted vines here around 200 years ago.
Hear about Etyek’s famous fresh and crisp white wines, typically grown from pinot gris and sauvignon blanc grapes, and its celebrated sparkling Törley wine. Then, visit Old Wine Hill where nearly 1,000 mostly disused wine cellars sprinkle the slopes.
Enjoy the views over the vineyards, public grape presses and villages below as your guide explains more about the local soils and acidities.
Visit small, family-run wineries and sample four wines in each, along with tasty Hungarian snacks. In the morning tour you will get to see two wineries and in the longer afternoon tour you will visit 3 wineries. As you sip, learn local winemaking secrets from your friendly host — usually the winery owner and winemaker rolled into one.
Discuss each wine with the host and get a truly personal take on each variety you’re tasting. You’ll leave with a really intimate understanding of the traditions, peoples and countryside that make the wines here so special.
Afterward, enjoy a delicious 2-course dinner at a wine estate. If it’s summer, dine outside, or if it's winter, sit down at a table inside a cellar. Savor the classic Hungarian dishes and discuss your wine discoveries as you eat, perhaps enjoying some wine (own expense) with your food. See the Itinerary for a sample menu.
Lastly, drive back to Budapest where a hotel drop-off marks the end of your tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Budapest).
Additional Information
- Guests with upper respiratory symptoms are not allowed to board the bus
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Half-day Wine Tasting Tour in Etyek Wine Country near Budapest
Can I cancel Half-day Wine Tasting Tour in Etyek Wine Country near Budapest for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
The Bus Stop at the Opera House is in the middle of Budapest, very close to the crossing of M1, M2, and M3 Metro lines. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local guide
- up to 12 wine samples with snacks
- Visits to 2-3 wine cellars
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- 2-course dinner with water
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by City and Wine Kft.
