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 tastings in Budapest
The best wine tastings and wine tours to book in Budapest
Wine experiences in and around Budapest, compared. In the city you taste Hungarian wines (Tokaji, Egri Bikavér, Furmint) in a wine bar or cellar; for vineyards, half-day trips go to the countryside just outside the city.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Countryside Wine Tour with a Meal and Transfer | 4 to 5 hours | 4.8 (821) | Vineyards near the city | Check availability |
| Wine, Cheese and Charcuterie Tasting | 1.5 hours | 4.8 (750) | A short tasting | Check availability |
| Hungarian Wine Tasting with 8 Wines and Tapas | 2 hours | 4.9 (493) | Top rated in the city | Check availability |
| Essentials of Hungarian Wine Tasting Class | 2 hours | 4.8 (193) | Learning the regions | Check availability |
| Páty Wine Village Tour with Tastings | 3 hours | 4.9 (171) | A wine village | Check availability |
Our pick: the Half-Day Countryside Wine Tour with a Meal and Transfer, rated 4.8 from 821 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in October 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
How to choose
For vineyards, the half-day countryside wine tour with a meal is the most reviewed. In the city, the Hungarian wine tasting with eight wines and tapas is the best rated, and the wine, cheese and charcuterie tasting is shorter and cheaper. To learn the regions, take the essentials of Hungarian wine class.
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.
Which wine tasting is best in Budapest?
On GetYourGuide the most booked is the Half-Day Countryside Wine Tour with a Meal and Transfer, rated 4.8 from 821 reviews. Also highly rated: the Wine, Cheese and Charcuterie Tasting and the Hungarian Wine Tasting with 8 Wines and Tapas. The table above compares them by length, rating and who they suit.
What does a wine tasting cost in Budapest?
In October 2026 prices on GetYourGuide started from about €45 per person, and most of the top-rated options cost between €45 and €95. Longer experiences with a meal, private options and day trips cost more. Check the listing for the live price.