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Budapest: Lake Balaton & Herend Porcelain Private Day Tour

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Embark on a lovely day tour from Budapest and visit the largest freshwater lake in Europe, the beautiful Lake Balaton, and the manufacturer where world-famous, hand-painted Herend porcelain is made, before continuing to the stunning Tihany Peninsula.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
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  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    English, German, Italian
  • Duration
    9 hours
  • Includes
    • Transportation by minivan/car
    • Tour guide (for whole day)
    • Refreshment drink
    • Free door to door service
    • Balatonfüred Town
    • Abbey of Tihany (guided inner visit)
    • Entry to the Manufacture of Herend (Guided visit with 3D movie, and the process of manufacturing)
    • Tips
    • Food and further drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Visit the beautiful Lake Balaton, the largest fresh water lake in Europe
  • See where the famous hand-painted Herend porcelain is made, and enjoy a 3D movie
  • Discover the first Hungarian nature reservation area, the Tihany Peninsula
  • Check out the ancient Benedictine Abbey and enjoy the stunning panoramic view
  • Enjoy a delicious local lunch by the lake (optional)

Description

Enjoy a lovely day trip from Budapest to the beautiful Lake Balaton, the largest freshwater lake in all of Europe. Continue the tour to the famous Herend Porcelain manufacturer, where the renowned, hand-painted porcelain is produced. Enjoy an interior tour and get acquainted with the  production process before enjoying some free time and a memorable coffee break using the original Herend porcelain cups.

Continue the tour with a short drive to the Tihany Peninsula, the first Hungarian nature reservation area. Pay a visit to the stunning 1000-year-old Benedictine Abbey and enjoy the fantastic panoramic views from the promenade, before making your way to a nearby restaurant to enjoy your lunch under the grape vines (optional). On the way, stop briefly at folk art shops to admire some hand-made arts and crafts products.

On your return journey to Budapest, stop in at the very first Spa and Holiday Resort of Hungary in Balatonfüred.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
6. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    11-99 years
  • Children
    0-10 years
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