Private tour in Budapest Melinda K

A romantic day in the Danube Bend - day trip from Budapest

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Melinda K.

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Dear Traveller, Welcome to my site and thanks for stopping by! My name is Melinda and I am a licensed tour guide for Hungary. I'm very lucky as my job is also my passion. . . I have been guiding for years, I have worked with reputable companies such as Viking, Tauck, Scenic, AValon, AMA Waterways, etc. However, my favourite tours are the ones with smaller groups and guiding individual travellers- there is more personal touch, plenty of time for chatting, so the trip can be a more memorable and unique experience. I am a keen traveller myself, too, I had the wonderful opportunity to live in Turkey and Italy for a while, great experience which I will never forget. I am definitely not an office person. I enjoy being out and about the whole day, feeling the athmosphere of the city, walking in the picturesque cobbled streets of downtown Budapest and the countryside, sharing my stories with others. I am a flea-market goer, keen on antiques and I also paint. I have a WSET qualification in Hungarian wines so I will happily discuss any wine related topics on my tours. To me every corner tells a story about the past and every street leads somewhere worth exploring. I would love to show you the true face of Budapest and this country and also give you an insight into the daily life here. What can you expect on my tours? I like to have fun and like it when those around me are also having a great time. I am very sociable and during my tours we will sometimes meet and chat with locals. We can also discuss authentic and contemporary issues, matters of daily life and anything else that you would like to know. **** Media appearances: I took part in filming for the BBC 'The One Show' - we filmed an insert for the show in Budapest, I was the guide of the film crew and also appeared on screen Cooperation on the American Airlines On Flight Magazine - Budapest edition I was also the lucky guide of Matt Long, publisher of Landlopers, you can read his article here: https://landlopers.com/2015/01/11/touring-with-local **** ALL MY TOURS ARE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE! I am very flexible about our itinerary so it is not a problem if you want to change the schedule. I am well aware that your time here is precious and I would like to make sure that your tour is full, interesting, engaging, fun, and informative. We can travel via public transport, walk or I can arrange a first class van or minibus. Just contact me and I can customize the tour to meet your needs. So my tour ideas are rather recommendations, feel free to ask for any specials. I very much look forward to hearing from you and making sure your time in Hungary is special and memorable. Licensed guide in English - Hungarian Trade Licensing Office Dohany street Great Synagogue - certified and licenced guide License for the Esztergom Bazilika and Treasury History Teacher BA degree Grand Circle Program Director Training WSET basic level certificate in Hungarian wines I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, the only exception is the Hungarian Parliament and the Opera house where they have their own guides and organize their own tours

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Overview of your Budapest tour

This day trip is the perfect opportunity to see a bit of the Hungarian countryside, visit spectacular sights and learn about the country's rich history. The Danube Bend is no doubt one of the most scenic neighborhoods in this country, just an hour drive from the capital, an area where natural beauty meets architecture and history. On the tour we will visit the largest Hungarian cathedral, the cradle of Magyar Christianity. As a certified guide to the building and its treasury, I will share several secrets with you which are not even in the guidebooks. The romantic castle ruin of Visegrad stands on a mountaintop, with breathtaking views over the Danube Bend. As we stroll around, we learn about the medieval lifestyle, knights and kings. We spend the afternoon in Szentendre, a picturesque artist village with many churches and quaint athmosphere. This charming little place will certainly steal your heart with its pretty 18th century buildings, romantic cobbled stone streets and art galleries.

Recent Reviews

Joseph C.United States
September 2025

This tour is the perfect way to see a bit of the Hungarian countryside, and Melinda is the perfect guide to host it. She and her driver were very informative, pleasant and accommodating. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see more than the inner city of Budapest and to learn more about the history of Hungary.

Melinda D.
October 2024

This is a wonderful tour and recommend to anyone in the Budapest area. If at all possible, take the time to see the country and the beautiful Danube Bend area. Melinda was able to cater this all day tour to our travel weary bodies to make sure we enjoyed every minute.

Aroon M.United States
September 2024

The tour of the Danube bend was the last of the three day tour with Melinda. The previous ones being Buda and Pest. Melinda is an excellent guide. Her presentation style is conversational so it is engaging and an excellent opportunity to learn. She is well versed in "Americanisms" so her story telling of Hungary and the sites was delightful. Never a dull moment. I am very pleased to have had the opportuniuty to learn about Hungary with Melinda and will be very happy to recommend her to family and friends.

Jennifer V.United States
July 2024

I can’t rate Melinda or our Danube Bend tour high enough! Melinda was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was a great guide. Our driver was also excellent. It was a wonderful day seeing the countryside of Hungary and getting to know the country. My whole family really enjoyed it - adults and kids alike. Highly recommended!

Anthony T.United States
February 2023

Melinda is definitely a five star guide. We had some health issues and were unable to complete two tour with her as planned. We did complete the wine tour and she took us to some great wineries where the quality was surprisingly good. We walked around some of the older areas around the wine region and she took time to describe some of the history and events that affected the region. I totally recommend a tour with Melinda, a delightful friendly lady. Thank you Melinda Tony

Barbara R.United States
November 2022

We spent an amazing day with Melinda visiting the Danube bend. While we love Budapest, it was great to see how other Hungarians live. Melinda was extremely professional, and knew a great deal about Hungarian history and culture. We visited charming small towns and an interesting castle. We even had an informative wine tour in a 200 year old cellar, and learned about Hungary's 22 wine growing regions. We highly recommend taking this tour with Melinda. She is a smart, delightful tour guide. We'll done.

Your Budapest tour itinerary

- hotel pick up - drive to Esztergom, on the way brief stop at a viewpoint - Saint Adalbert cathedral visit, walking around - drive up to the Visegrad Castle, visit the ruins, walk around - lunch in Szentendre at a charming local restaurant - stroll around Szentendre, with optional museum visits: Museum of Micro Arts , Marzipan Museum, Orthodox Churches (at the weekends), Kovacs Margit Ceramic Museum - optional: shopping and free time (if you prefer instead of the museum visits) - drive back to Budapest, hotel drop off There is plenty of time to take photos at all the panoramic spots. The suggested itinerary can be altered before booking and even while on tour to fit your expectations. If you have any specific questions or interest, please feel free to send me a message.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

- comfortable, spacious, air conditioned minivan with private driver, either a Mercedes V Class or similar category vehicle

What's included
Other: - free mineral water provided in the van
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Esztergom Basilica 1900 huf, Visegrad Castle 2500 huf
Meeting location

Budapest, Hungary

hotel or cruise ship port

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Museums
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
104197
Languages
English
Hungarian
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the Hungarian countryside and delve into the country's rich history. It's ideal for those who appreciate scenic views, historical architecture, and charming villages. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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