Lake Balaton Full-Day Trip from Budapest - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Lake Balaton Full-Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 116.60 USD
Rating: 8 (96 reviews)

We had a very enjoyable adventure to Lake Balaton. Our guide, Esteban, spoke perfect Spanish and was very pleasant and a...

Glenda Cecilia

Set off on a full-day trip from Budapest to one of Hungary’s most popular tourist destinations: Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest freshwater lake, as well as its surrounding cities.

Details

Duration

9 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English–speaking guide
Transport by minibus
Boat ride in Lake Balaton
Train ride through Balatonfüred (depending on selected option)

Not included

Food and drink
Admission to Tihany Abbey: 1500HUF per person

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 2 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Danube Evening Cruise

Free cancellation

Parliament of Budapest Tickets + Audio Guide

Free cancellation

Budapest Opera House Guided Tour

Free cancellation

Meeting point

Báthory utca 22-19

Reviews of our customers

8.0

Excellent 656 Travelers·96 reviews

September 12, 2026
Manuel
Almería, Spain
Good and very pretty
With friends
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August 20, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
The lake is nice. The boat trip is good too. The town has little to see.
With friends
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July 11, 2025
Glenda Cecilia
Madrid, Spain
We had a very enjoyable adventure to Lake Balaton. Our guide, Esteban, spoke perfect Spanish and was very pleasant and approachable. We brought swims...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 9, 2019
Nazaret
Málaga, Spain
La excursión en general está bien. No recomendable para visitas cortas por Budapest ya que, la ida se hace un poco pesada (2,5h en bus). Sin embargo, ...
With friends
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July 28, 2019
José-luis
Azuqueca De Henares, Spain
La excursión estuvo a la altura de lo que esperábamos. El guía húngaro , Peter, majísimo, muy atento, amable y simpático. Si hay algo que mejorar ...
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May 20, 2019
Angel
Toledo, Spain
Hicimos la excursión con Pedro/ Peter viaje muuuuy ameno y muy divertido. Lo cierto es que gracias a una de las integrantes del grupo perdimos mucho t...
With friends
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August 13, 2018
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
El lago es precioso y el pueblito de Tihany también. El helado de lavanda delicioso. balatonfüred solo merece la pena si decides bañarte en el lago. ...
With friends
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July 23, 2018
Cristina
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain
La excursión en sí estuvo bien, el recorrido muy bonito e interesante, pero el guía no se traía preparado el recorrido y dio una información bastante ...
With friends
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July 4, 2018
Anónimo
Teruel, Spain
El primer día de excursión la guía hablaba "españ-iano" mezcla de lenguas latinas (italiano, francés.) El segundo día me llamaron para decirme que no...
Traveling solo
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October 2, 2017
Jose Miguel De Paz Balmaseda
Burgos, Spain
Casi fue un tour privado porque solo acudimos dos clientes y fuimos un poco a nuestro aire en un vehiculo particular. Demasiado tiempo viendo porcelan...
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Lake Balaton Full-Day Trip

After meeting at the meeting point in Budapest, we'll start this day trip to discover Lake Balaton. Ready to see the largest lake in Central Europe? Let's go!

We'll leave Budapest behind and embark on the 2-hour drive to Tihany. This picturesque village offers the best views of the stunning Lake Balaton, a favourite tourist destination among Hungarians.

In Tihany, if you want, you can visit the Benedictine Abbey. The monastery was founded in 1055 by King Andrew I of Hungary, and he is buried in its crypt. The Abbey was reconstructed in 1754 in a Baroque style.

Afterward, we'll go on a 1-hour boat ride to take in the beauty of Lake Balaton from the water. You won't be able to stop taking pictures!

Lastly, we'll make our way to Balatonfüred, Hungary's oldest spa town. Here, we'll stroll along its elegant promenade.

Finally, we'll return to Budapest, where we'll arrive between 9.5 and 10 hours.

Train Ride

During the booking process, we'll inform you whether or not a train ride through Balatonfüred is included in your day trip, as this depends on availability. If the train ride is not available that day, you'll have more free time in the town.

Itinerary Order

Please note that although all sites mentioned will be visited, the order of the itinerary may vary.

8.0

Excellent 656 Travelers·96 reviews

September 12, 2026
Manuel
Almería, Spain
Good and very pretty
With friends
Is this useful?
August 20, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
The lake is nice. The boat trip is good too. The town has little to see.
With friends
Is this useful?
July 11, 2025
Glenda Cecilia
Madrid, Spain
We had a very enjoyable adventure to Lake Balaton. Our guide, Esteban, spoke perfect Spanish and was very pleasant and approachable. We brought swims...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 9, 2019
Nazaret
Málaga, Spain
La excursión en general está bien. No recomendable para visitas cortas por Budapest ya que, la ida se hace un poco pesada (2,5h en bus). Sin embargo, ...
With friends
Is this useful?
July 28, 2019
José-luis
Azuqueca De Henares, Spain
La excursión estuvo a la altura de lo que esperábamos. El guía húngaro , Peter, majísimo, muy atento, amable y simpático. Si hay algo que mejorar ...
Is this useful?
May 20, 2019
Angel
Toledo, Spain
Hicimos la excursión con Pedro/ Peter viaje muuuuy ameno y muy divertido. Lo cierto es que gracias a una de las integrantes del grupo perdimos mucho t...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 13, 2018
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
El lago es precioso y el pueblito de Tihany también. El helado de lavanda delicioso. balatonfüred solo merece la pena si decides bañarte en el lago. ...
With friends
Is this useful?
July 23, 2018
Cristina
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain
La excursión en sí estuvo bien, el recorrido muy bonito e interesante, pero el guía no se traía preparado el recorrido y dio una información bastante ...
With friends
Is this useful?
July 4, 2018
Anónimo
Teruel, Spain
El primer día de excursión la guía hablaba "españ-iano" mezcla de lenguas latinas (italiano, francés.) El segundo día me llamaron para decirme que no...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 2, 2017
Jose Miguel De Paz Balmaseda
Burgos, Spain
Casi fue un tour privado porque solo acudimos dos clientes y fuimos un poco a nuestro aire en un vehiculo particular. Demasiado tiempo viendo porcelan...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Lake Balaton Full-Day Trip

After meeting at the meeting point in Budapest, we'll start this day trip to discover Lake Balaton. Ready to see the largest lake in Central Europe? Let's go!

Afterward, we'll go on a 1-hour boat ride to take in the beauty of Lake Balaton from the water. You won't be able to stop taking pictures!

Lastly, we'll make our way to Balatonfüred, Hungary's oldest spa town. Here, we'll stroll along its elegant promenade.

Finally, we'll return to Budapest, where we'll arrive between 9.5 and 10 hours.

Train Ride

Itinerary Order

Please note that although all sites mentioned will be visited, the order of the itinerary may vary.

Lake Balaton Full-Day Trip