Did you know that Budapest has multiple beaches where you can swim in the Danube? My personal favourite spot is Római Part with magnificent views, very unique character, a nice range of recreational activities, cool bars and great food. Don’t miss to walk around a little bit to see the old boathouses!
A very cute little garden hidden in the 5th district of Pest, near Astoria and Kálvin tér. A real gem when you’re discovering the hidden parts of Downtown Pest.
There is this beautiful building along the Danube, one that everybody notices from across the river because it stands out with its beauty and charm. The Pesti Vigadó is a concert hall, an exhibition space, and also a pretty building to discover. The building is from 1859 and was designed by Frigyes Feszl, whose main concept was to create a truly Hungarian Romantic style. The building was unfortunately badly damaged during WW2, but was rebuilt to its original style and beauty. You can buy tickets for a tour in the building or for an event, you won’t be disappointed.
I was organising my Beautiful Budapest photographs last week and found some real gems. My Art Nouveau tour is really very popular, I understand why, the buildings are magnificent, the stories are very interesting and there is so much amazing symbolism about the Hungarian Art Nouveau. Here is a little gallery of my top favourite Budapest Art Nouveau details.
We were very fortunate with my travellers and got invited to the very top of the Buda Castle district, to the rooftop skybar of the Hilton Hotel. I highly recommend the White Raven Skybar, views are amazing and I can guarantee you’ll have a very good time. Don’t forget to reserve in advance!
This Private Herend Porcelain Factory Tour from Budapest offers a refined half-day experience into one of Hungary’s most elegant and iconic crafts. If you love craftsmanship, design, and stories hidden behind beautiful objects, this private tour to the Herend Porcelain Factory is a truly special experience.
Although I’ve been offering this visit for several years as part of custom itineraries, it felt like the right moment to make it a standalone tour — because Herend deserves it.
I’ll be honest: I’m genuinely in love with Herend porcelain. It’s unique, elegant, timeless, and unmistakably Hungarian. And every single traveller I’ve taken here so far has been fascinated by what they see.
What makes this tour special?
Herend is not a factory in the modern, industrial sense. It’s a living manufactory, where everything is still made by hand using techniques passed down through generations.
During the visit, you’ll discover:
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the different stages of porcelain production
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the delicate work of hand-painting and gilding
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the incredible precision behind even the smallest details
Seeing the artisans at work makes it clear why Herend porcelain is considered luxury craftsmanship rather than mass production.
Tour details at a glance
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Duration: approx. 6 hours
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Departure: from Budapest (private transportation)
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Includes:
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private transportation
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visit to the Herend Porcelain Factory and Museum
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free time in the shop
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Style: private, relaxed, unhurried
This tour can also be combined with other countryside stops on request.
Availability – important to know
Available from April to October only
The Mini-Manufactory is closed during the winter months, which is why this tour is seasonal. I always recommend booking well in advance for spring and summer dates.
Is this tour right for you?
This experience is perfect if you:
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enjoy design, decorative arts, and craftsmanship
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are curious about Hungarian cultural heritage
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prefer meaningful, behind-the-scenes experiences
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value quality over rushing from sight to sight
No prior knowledge of porcelain is needed — just curiosity.
Booking & questions
If you’d like to book the Private Herend Porcelain Factory Tour from Budapest, or if you’d like to customise it (for example, combining it with Lake Balaton or Veszprém), feel free to get in touch.
I’m always happy to help you plan a tour that fits your interests and travel style.
👉 Book the tour here
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I took these images when we were touring the Danube Bend in December a few weeks ago. We were there just in time to see the magic of winter, unfortunately we don’t get too much snow, thus the visit was very special for both me and my travellers.
Yes, it’s snowing! Happy Winter from Budapest!
My most popular day trip from Budapest is the full-day Eger and Wine tour, including the visit of the charming Baroque town of Eger and the visit of local wineries and vineyards. This is how Eger looks like in the winter. And, believe me, the wine is just as great in November as it is in the spring or summer. Book the tour and see it for yourself!
Here are a few pictures I took visiting Szentendre with my travellers yesterday. The photographs don’t do any justice to the spectacular little village, but they give you an idea about what you can expect. Szentendre is only a 20-minute drive from Budapest, also, you can take a local train to get there. I’m offering multiple tours to visit the village, the full-day driving tour to the Danube Bend and the half-day Szentendre driving tour. Book now!
