Budapest Wine Tastings & Tours
Hungarian wine is a revelation, and Budapest is the place to taste it: cellar and wine-bar tastings across the city pour Tokaji Aszú, Egri Bikavér, dry Furmint and the sparkling wines of the nearby Etyek hills — with day trips out to the vineyards themselves. Compare the top-rated wine experiences below, then read our notes.
Top-rated wine experiences in Budapest
Formats: city wine-bar and cellar tastings of Hungarian regions; introductory Tokaji and Bikavér flights; Etyek vineyard day trips near the city; and full-day trips to Tokaj (own page).
What you’ll taste: sweet Tokaji Aszú, dry Furmint and Hárslevelű, Egri Bikavér (Bull’s Blood), Kékfrankos, and Etyek sparkling wine.
A whole wine country in a glass
Hungary has 22 wine regions, and a Budapest tasting is the fastest way to travel them. The stars are Tokaj — home of the sweet golden Aszú and, increasingly, superb dry Furmint — and Eger, whose Egri Bikavér (Bull’s Blood) is a bold red blend led by Kékfrankos. City wine bars and cellars pour flights across these regions, and knowledgeable guides explain the grapes and the history.
Out to the vineyards
For the real thing, head out of the city. The Etyek hills, half an hour west, are Budapest’s sparkling-wine backyard and an easy half-day. Further afield, a full-day trip to Tokaj visits the historic cellars of the Aszú country. Pair a tasting with a food tour or a pálinka and ruin-bar evening.
FAQ about Budapest Wine Tastings & Tours
Frequently asked questions
What Hungarian wines should I try in Budapest?
Sweet Tokaji Aszú and increasingly good dry Furmint, the bold red Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood), Kékfrankos, and sparkling wine from the Etyek hills near the city.
Can you do wine tasting in Budapest itself?
Yes — the city has excellent wine bars and cellars pouring flights from across Hungary's 22 regions, a great introduction before any vineyard trip.
Where are the vineyards near Budapest?
The Etyek hills, about 30 minutes west, are the closest and make the city's sparkling wine; Tokaj is a full-day trip east. Both are easy day tours.