Budapest to Balaton Lake: Private day trip
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About your trip
Step into a coronation city’s noble past, then unwind by Central Europe’s largest lake all in one day!
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Budapest whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
After arriving in Szekesfehervar, you'll have the freedom to explore its historic center and baroque squares before continuing on to Balatonfuered, where you can relax along the lakeshore and enjoy local cafes, all at your leisure. Meanwhile your driver will wait for you nearby, ensuring a stress-free return trip.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Guided tours or entry tickets to paid attractions in Szekesfehervar and Balatonfuered should be purchased separately
From €68
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€204
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Budapest
You choose the pickup spot.
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Szekesfehervar
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included


Founded in 972 by High Prince Géza, who had a small stone castle built, the swampy surroundings protected it during the 13th century Mongol Invasion. Having survived unscathed, the town prospered during the 13th–15th centuries, with several palaces defensive walls being built. This new, regal city became the home of the Hungarian monarchy, seeing 43 kings crowned, and several buried at the now ruined Basilica of St. Stephen. Unfortunately, it didn’t fare as well in the following centuries, being sacked by Maximilian I, and falling under Ottoman rule. In the 18th century, under Habsburg rule, the town recovered, and several lavish new buildings erected. Today, visitors can still enjoy the historic old town’s Baroque atmosphere, as exemplified by the cathedral, episcopal palace, and city hall. The Black Eagle Pharmacy, with an ornately carved wooden interior is now a museum exhibiting many items accumulated over its 300 years of operation.
2
Balatonfuered
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included


Balatonfuered’s reputation as the capital of Lake Balaton’s north shore dates back to 1772 when it was officially declared a spa. The naturally carbonated springs waters that can be drawn from wells here have been attracting visitors from around the world ever since, with Indian Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore coming here for treatment. A beautiful waterfront promenade was named in honor of the poet, offering beautiful views of the lake. Throughout the village itself, you can find 18th and 19th century buildings, including several mansions built by Hungarian nobility. The classicist Lajos Kossuth Spring House is a key stop on any visit, both for its elegant architecture, and for a chance to drink the famous mineral water.
Back to Budapest
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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