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Budapest: Discover the Natural Side of Lake Balaton & Tihany

By NETORIUS Kft.
Free cancellation available
Price is €96 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 360° Panoramic Views: Hike to the Őrtorony lookout for the lake's best vistas.
  • Visit the Tihany Lavender House to enjoy local crafts and lavender ice cream.
  • Tihany Heritage: Explore the historic Abbey and the charming old village.
  • Lakeside Beach Escape: Cap off your day with a refreshing swim.
  • Seamless rail travel: we handle the train ticket booking for you.

Activity location

    • Budapest
    • Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Balatonföldvár, Vak Bottyán u. 1, 8623 Magyarország | Meeting point: Meet us at Balatonföldvár Railway Station.
    • Balatonföldvár, Hungary

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Budapest: Discover the Natural Side of Lake Balaton & Tihany

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English

This programme is available for a maximum of 4 people.

Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€95.68 x 2 Adults€191.36
Total
Price is €191.36
Until Wed, 24 Jun

The Natural Side of Lake Balaton & Tihany Private Tour for 2

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English

This is a private programme for a maximum of 2 people.

Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€98.49 x 2 Adults€196.98
Total
Price is €196.98
Until Wed, 24 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic travel in a rare Retro Glass-Roofed Minibus (Kei car): Enjoy the views between all locations in a unique, vintage-style vehicle.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return ferry tickets across Lake Balaton.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided 6km Nature Hike to the best 360° viewpoints.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 hour of free time in Tihany to explore the Abbey and Old Village.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Tihany Lavender Centre.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup at Balatonföldvár railway station.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Assistance with train tickets to and from Budapest.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary cold drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Return train tickets from Budapest (approx. 5,700 HUF / 16 EUR per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Beach entrance fee (approx. 1,700 HUF / 4.5 EUR per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Prams, Baby buggies
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People over 65 years
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Stress-Free Travel: We Buy Your Train Tickets!
Don't worry about foreign railway apps. We will purchase your return train tickets from Budapest in advance! After booking, you'll just fill out a quick form with your basic travel details (names/birth dates for the tickets). When you arrive, you can easily reimburse us for the ticket cost. The direct train from Budapest takes just 1h 15m.

The Adventure Begins: A Retro Ride
Your guide meets you right at Balatonföldvár station with a unique, retro Japanese Kei car minibus. Featuring a full panoramic glass roof that rolls all the way back, it offers an open-air sense of freedom as we cruise the coast.

Secret Views & Untouched Nature
Before the ferry, we explore two hidden gems: an intimate lookout point with stunning overhead views of the Tihany Peninsula, and a secret waterfront spot with a charming little pier to experience Balaton’s original wildlife up close.

Scenic Ferry Crossing
Next, we board the ferry to cross the lake to the iconic Tihany Peninsula, enjoying the summer breeze along the way.

Hike to the Best Viewpoint
Explore Tihany’s volcanic landscape on a 6 km guided hike up to the Őrtorony lookout. Enjoy a breathtaking, 360-degree vista over the turquoise water, hidden inner lakes, and rolling hills.

Nature & Lavender Experience
We’ll visit the Lavender House Visitor Centre to immerse ourselves in the peninsula's botanical heritage. Stroll through the lakeside park, browse local products, and try the famous lavender ice cream!

Heritage & Leisure
Walk the charming cobblestone streets of the old village leading to the historic Tihany Abbey. Enjoy 1 hour of free time to soak in the atmosphere and take photos at the panoramic promenade.

Summer Beach Finale & Return
We return to the southern shore for a perfect finale at a beautiful beach in Balatonföldvár, where the guided tour ends. It’s the ideal spot to swim and relax. (Note: Beach fee is ~1,700 HUF/person).

The railway station is just a short 800-meter walk from the beach. Since we already provided your return ticket and schedule, your journey back to Budapest will be completely worry-free!

Location

Activity location

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    • Budapest
    • Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Balatonföldvár, Vak Bottyán u. 1, 8623 Magyarország | Meeting point: Meet us at Balatonföldvár Railway Station.
    • Balatonföldvár, Hungary
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Balatonföldvár, Vak Bottyán u. 1, 8623 Magyarország | Meeting point: Meet us at Balatonföldvár Railway Station.
    • Balatonföldvár, Hungary