Private tour in Budapest George M

Full Day Private Lake Balaton and Herend Tour

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George M.

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Dear Visitors, I am very pleased to have your kind interest in my tours and services. My name is George. I am an experienced, licensed Private Tour Guide in Budapest, Hungary, providing customized tours in the capital and the countryside to individuals, small groups and families. As I have always lived in Budapest I can introduce it to you through the eye of a native Hungarian. My guiding experience includes working for top hotels and caring for private clients of Viking River Cruises, Amawaterways and Tauck River Cruises. For most of my adult life I have been a wondering, wandering academic full of wanderlust. I'm passionate about travel, very fond of meeting fellow travellers, photography, driving to new places, learning on the way and returning to old favourites with new eyes. I have spent 7 years in the US and Germany working for cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean and Holland America. Having returned I realized that guiding was my vocation and in 2006 I got qualified as a licensed tourist guide which I have been doing ever since. Throughout the years my aim has been to exceed my guests' expectations by giving them a personal approach with a good sense of humor and to introduce my city and Hungary in an enthusiastic, amusing and informative manner. As a professional tour guide, I provide tailor made private driving and walking tours, half day and full day programs. All my tour itineraries will be designed to suit your needs and interests within your time frame making sure you receive a luxurious experience in a friendly, caring atmosphere and leave the country with nothing but lasting memories. You will have the opportunity to discover World Heritage sites and hidden areas at a pace that suits you. With my guidance and expertise you can save precious time and skip the queues so many other tourists experience. So let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly. I would be delighted to look after you and show you my city and Hungary. - Tour guide license - issued by the Hungarian Trade Licensing Office. - Tour guide license to guide in the Esztergom Basilica and Treasury. Spoken languages: - English,fluent - German,fluent - Hungarian,fluent - Italian My car is suitable for 3-4 adults. For a group bigger than that please contact me.

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Overview of your Budapest tour

Budapest is just the beginning. Hungary's most bewitching towns and villages are just a 'day away'. Spend a relaxing day with me and explore the beautiful Hungarian countryside. Lake Balaton is an amazing freshwater lake in the Transdanubian region of Hungary, the largest in Central Europe, and one of the region's foremost tourist destinations with beautiful rolling hills and scenic wine regions around it. Rich with history and majestic Magyar culture, Balatonfüred was Hungary's first spa resort and a summer residence for many notable politicians and writers, who built grand villas still standing today. Natural beauty abounds all around the Tihany peninsula formed from an ancient volcanic crater, with central wetlands providing an ideal habitat for ducks and herons. This is where many Hungarians spend their holidays. We can also visit the well-reputed Herend Porcelain Factory and a visit to the 1000-year-old Tihany Benedictine Abbey.

Your Budapest tour itinerary

- Herend:visit the largest hand-painted Porcelain Manufactory of the world and become acquainted with its history and speciality in the performance of a local guide. - free time for shopping and invite you for a coffee at the Porcelánium coffee house, where you can drink coffee out of real porcelain cups. - Tihany-Peninsula, where we visit the 1000-year-old Benedictine Abbey with the tomb of the Hungarian king Andrew I. which is the only one royal burial place remaining in its original position. Behind the Abbey you can see a unique panorama of Balaton. We take a short walk in the centre along pleasant cafés, restaurants. Then we travel back to Budapest, but on the way we come to a stop in Balatonfüred, in the first spa town and tourist resort of Hungary. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful landscape, - Porcelain Manufactory, - Tihany Peninsula, - Benedictine Abbey, - Balatonfüred The itinerary is a plan, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

My Nissan Qashqai with full length panoramic glass roof for excellent views and comfort, For more than 3 people please request a custom tour for your group.See the pictures.

What's included
Other: - My guiding services with personal approach and entertaining commentary, - My Nissan Qashqai with full length panoramic glass roof for excellent views and comfort, - Door to door service, - Bottle of water,
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Private Transportation
Tickets: Admission fee to the Porcelain Manufactury
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Budapest, Hungary

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Tour categories
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Museums
Tour reference number
403952
Languages
English
German
Hungarian
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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Who is this private tour in Budapest best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore beyond Budapest and experience the beautiful Hungarian countryside. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and natural beauty, as well as anyone looking to visit the famous Lake Balaton and the Herend Porcelain Factory. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 8 hours 30 minutes
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