Hungary · Boating

LAKE BALATON TOUR

10 Hours Round trip from Budapest Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day excursion to Lake Balaton from Budapest
02 Visit Balatonfüred on the north shore of the lake
03 Enjoy a sightseeing ride on the nostalgia train
04 Take a 1-hour boat trip on Lake Balaton
05 Free time to walk along the promenade and have lunch
06 Explore the scenic Tihany Peninsula
07 See the historic Abbey of Tihany, founded in 1055

Discover the beauty of Lake Balaton on a full-day trip from Budapest to Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake. Travel to Balatonfüred on the lake’s northern shore, enjoy a sightseeing ride on the nostalgia train, and take in the relaxed atmosphere with free time to stroll the promenade or have lunch at your own expense.

The experience continues with a boat trip on Lake Balaton before heading to the Tihany Peninsula, known for its scenic setting, historic architecture, and local vineyards. You’ll also visit the Abbey of Tihany, founded in 1055 by King András, before returning to Budapest in the evening.

Discover the beauty of Lake Balaton on a full-day trip from Budapest to Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Budapest, Lake Balaton

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

09:00 AM - Tour starts from Hotel Intercontinental

11:00 AM - Balatonfüred

11:30 AM – Nostalgia train trip

12:00 PM – Free time

14:00 PM – Boat trip

15:15 PM - Tihany

16:30 PM - Return to Budapest

19:00 PM - Tour ends at Budapest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Budapest 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Sightseeing trip by “Nostalgia Train.”
Tihany Peninsula
Abbey of Tihany

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pick up and drop-off

Know before you go

Lake Balaton Tour
09:00 AM - Tour starts from Hotel Intercontinental
11:00 AM - Balatonfüred
11:30 AM – Nostalgia train trip
12:00 PM – Free time
14:00 PM – Boat trip
15:15 PM - Tihany
16:30 PM - Return to Budapest
19:00 PM - Tour ends at Hotel Intercontinental
• The Lake Balaton Tour operates between May - September
• The duration of the tour is only approximate and the actual time depends on the traffic situation
• Please be at the meeting point (Eurama Office - InterContinental Hotel Budapest) 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour ends at the Eurama Office. Look for the blue Eurama flag.