Tokaj Wine Tasting: Six Wines in Hand-Carved Cellar

Sip legendary Tokaji Aszú in a hand-carved cellar with vineyard vistas and family tales

A wine tasting at Naár Winery on Gombos Hill in Hercegkút puts you inside a cellar the winemaker and his son dug out and restored themselves, where you taste six local wines (yellow muscat, furmint, hárslevelű and the legendary Tokaji Aszú) with cheese and meat. The experience lasts about two hours and sits among UNESCO World Heritage wine cellars in the heart of the Tokaj region.

The experience

The cellar itself is the centerpiece. The winemaker carved it out by hand with his son, and you walk through the stone passages he restored, learning how the family has worked this land for centuries. The tasting includes six carefully selected wines: you'll taste yellow muscat, furmint, and hárslevelű alongside the Tokaji Aszú, the world's first sweet wine and the one Tokaj is known for. Each bottle comes with the story behind it: why the winemaker chose it, what the vintage tells you, how the soil and the microclimate shape the flavor. A selection of local cheese and meat arrives alongside the wines, and you can request vegetarian or gluten-free options.

After the tasting, the hill itself opens up. You can walk the 14-station Calvary on your own for panoramic views that stretch all the way to the town of Tokaj, or head to the nearby Kőporos cellar row, another historic wine district carved into the same hillside. The setting is intimate (a family operation, not a commercial winery), and the winemaker is there to talk you through what you're tasting.

What’s included

• Six-wine tasting including Tokaji Aszú.
• local cheese and meat selection.
• bottled water.
• cellar tour with the winemaker.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hungarian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Naár Winery

Is this one for you?The tasting is seated and unhurried (two hours in a cellar with no steep climbing required), so it suits anyone who wants to taste serious wines without the pace of a larger group tour. If you want to add walking afterward, the Calvary and the neighboring cellar row are there to explore on your own time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hungarian.

What wines do I taste at Naár Winery?

The tasting includes six local wines: yellow muscat, furmint, hárslevelű, and the Tokaji Aszú (the world-renowned sweet wine Tokaj is famous for) plus two others the winemaker selects. Each one comes with an explanation of its story and character.

Is the cellar accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the cellar is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby to reach Hercegkút.

What happens after the wine tasting?

After tasting, you're free to explore on your own. The 14-station Calvary on the hill offers panoramic views stretching to Tokaj, or you can walk to the nearby Kőporos cellar row, another historic wine district in the same area.

How long does the tasting take?

The experience lasts about two hours, including the cellar tour, the six-wine tasting, and the cheese and meat course.

Can I request dietary options?

Yes, let the winery know if you need vegetarian or gluten-free options for the cheese and meat selection served with the tasting.