Eger wine tasting tour from Budapest: Private, two wineries

Taste up to 11 wines at two local wineries, then walk Eger's Baroque streets and castle ruins.

A private full-day wine tasting tour from Budapest to Eger includes door-to-door pickup, visits to two wineries with tastings of up to 11–12 local wines, lunch at a restaurant, and a guided walk through the city's Baroque center and castle. The tour runs 9 hours and accommodates groups of 1 to 6 people. A live English-speaking guide leads throughout. Lunch is one main dish of your choice with a soft drink and cold snacks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Eger wine tasting and sightseeing

• Travel from Budapest to Eger
• Visit the second-largest church in Hungary
• Wander Baroque streets and see the Turkish minaret
• Visit two local wineries and taste 6-7 wines
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
• Walk Széchenyi Street and Dobó István Square
• Visit the castle ruins and panoramic views
• Return to Budapest

The experience

Eger sits two hours north of Budapest and is known for its reds and whites: the region produces some of Hungary's best. The tour picks you up at your Budapest address and drives you there in a private vehicle. Once you arrive, you'll visit two local wineries and taste up to 11 or 12 wines, each tasting paired with cold snacks. The guide walks you through what you're drinking and the winery's methods, so you understand what sets Eger's wines apart.

Between the wineries, you'll explore the city itself. Széchenyi Street and Dobó István Square show off Baroque and Rococo houses that survived centuries. You'll see the Minorite Church and the northernmost Turkish medieval minaret in Europe: a remnant of Ottoman occupation. The castle ruins reward the short climb with panoramic views across the city and surrounding wine country. Lunch happens at a local restaurant partway through the day: you choose your main dish, and it comes with mineral water and coffee.

The whole day runs 9 hours from pickup to drop-off. Your guide speaks English and stays with the group throughout. Groups run from one person to six, so you can book alone or bring family and friends without splitting into a shared tour.

What’s included

• Door-to-door pickup and drop-off in Budapest.
• private vehicle transport to and from Eger.
• visits to two local wineries.
• tastings of up to 11–12 quality wines with cold snacks.
• lunch at a local restaurant (one main dish of your choice, mineral water and coffee).
• guided walk through Eger's Baroque streets, Minorite Church and castle ruins.
• live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Options for this experience

3 options

Suitable for groups of 1 to 2 peopleUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00 and 08:30Enjoy a fun 8-hour private wine-tasting tour through Hungary's Eger wine region, with a personal guide, traveling in an air-conditioned car of high standard with door-to-door service. Pickup is included.

Suitable for groups of 3 to 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30Suitable for groups of 3 to 4 people; pickup is included

Suitable for groups of 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 08:00Duration: 10 hours. Our Eger tour basically lasts 9 hours, while the tour for at least 7 people takes about 10 to 11 hours. Travel in a Mercedes Sprinter; pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Sweet Travel Private Tours Kft.

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling from Budapest and prefer a private vehicle with a dedicated guide who structures your day around two wineries and Eger's main sights, rather than navigating independently or joining a larger group.

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Top questions

What wines will I taste on this tour?

The two wineries serve up to 11 or 12 local wines: a mix of reds and whites from the Eger region. Each tasting is paired with cold snacks, and the guide explains what you're tasting and how the winery makes it.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included. You choose one main dish, and it comes with mineral water and coffee.

How long is the drive from Budapest to Eger?

Eger is about two hours north of Budapest by car. The full tour runs 9 hours from the time you're picked up at your Budapest address until you're dropped off.

What is there to see in Eger besides the wineries?

Eger's Baroque center includes Széchenyi Street and Dobó István Square, lined with 18th-century houses. The Minorite Church and the northernmost Turkish medieval minaret in Europe stand as landmarks of the city's history. The castle ruins overlook the city and offer panoramic views of Eger and the wine region.

Can I book this tour for just one or two people?

Yes, the tour is private and runs for groups of 1 to 6 people. You can book for yourself alone, a couple, a small family or a group of friends without joining a shared tour.