Balaton private tour with Tihany abbey entry

5.0 (1 reviews) Budapest, Hungary
Duration8h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the northern shore of Lake Balaton with a private guide! See Tihany peninsula, on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage, visit its ancient Benedictine Abbey, see the lavander fields and the charming thatchedroof fishermen houses in the old village of Tihany! Close the day in Balatonfured, the famous holiday resort! Eventually in good wheather you can have a chance to visit a beach on the shore, and travel on the ferryboat of the lake. You can customize this tour with sailing on the lake.

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Summer 2026

Pickup included

Wonders of Lake Balaton a private trip with guide!

Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pick up/drop off,
  • Transfers by private car
  • Entry into Tihany Benedictine Abbey and museum
  • Private Guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Tihany Echo
    2h
    Tihany peninsula gives home to the Benedictine Abbey founded in 1055, the thatched roof houses of the atmospheric old village of Tihany, and a corso with terrace offering breathtaking panorma of Lake Balaton
  2. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The Benedictine Abbey here was founded in 1055 by Andrew I. His untouched tomb can be seen today in the subchurch. The present baroque church is full of beautifully carved wooden altars. The museum attached is partly home to the present monks living here, partly gives an interactive exhibition about the stormy past of the monastery, Lavender is planted and cared by the monks nearby, some lavender produsts - chocolate, icecream, wine and pálinka - you can buy in the old village, just as creames, parfumes, soapes and oils of lavender.
  3. Tihany
    1h
    The old village was once upon a time home to fishermen. Today you find here pottery. lavender shops. coffees, restaurants and souiveneer shops. The old thached roof house give a special atmosphere.
  4. Balatonfured
    1h
    Balatonfüred became the holiday destination for the Hungarian aristocracy in the 19th century. The vivid town is full of beautiful villas from that era, The city boast with a fanous promenade on the lakeshore, and the biggest yacht marine port of Balaton. The fist yachclub of Hungary was also fouinded here in 1876, the building today serves as a restaurant.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

any hotels, ports, accomodations, railway stations or agreed meeting place in Budapest can serve as pick up place

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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