
Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory
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Is Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory worth booking?
Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory is a 10-hour experience in Budapest, Hungary, from $484 per person. It scores 42 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 42 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $484 per person
Visit the world famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory with us and get to know about porcelain making technology. Book this private, taylor made experience to explore Lake Balaton and its surroundings with us. Enjoy a beaut
What you get
About this experience
Visit the world famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory with us and get to know about porcelain making technology. Book this private, taylor made experience to explore Lake Balaton and its surroundings with us. Enjoy a beautiful lunch with the view from the Tihany Abbey and afterwards walk with your professional private guide along the gorgeous promenade in Balatonfüred.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Professional english speaking tour guide
- Coffe or tea in the Herend Porcelain Coffe House
- Entrance ticket to the Herend Porcelain Manufacture
Not included
- Lunch/snack
What you'll see and do
Porcelain Museum of Herend
Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel or appartment on an agreed time. You take a pleasant an hour and half ride in a comfortable air-conditioned car to the Herend Porcelain Manifacture. The Porcelain Manufactory, was founded in 1826. You will watch first a film about porcelain making technology which is followed by a guided tour in the minifactory. This is where everything was seen and heard than comes to life. Besides, there is an amazing museum where a huge collection of Herend porcelain is exhibited. We invite you here for a coffee and provide you free time for shopping. We drive you after the manufactury to the Tihany Peninsula, home to an 11th century Benedictine Abbey. The promenade next to the abbey offers a great panoramic view over the lake. You get to know the legend of the Echo and the goat hooves of Tihany. Here you have an unforgettable lunch with your guide. Balatonfüred is a short drive than afterwards, which was a popular resort for many famous Hungarian writers and artists whose magnificent villas has been turned into museums. You take a walk along the pretty Tagore Promenade to see the Kossuth fountain and the well known State Cardiology Sanatorium. Afternoon your private guide will takes you back on the north shore of Lake Balaton to your hotel or appartment and you relax on your way to the capital.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Tihany Echo
The Tihany Peninsula, home to an 11th century Benedictine Abbey. The promenade next to the abbey offers a great panoramic view over the lake. You get to know the legend of the Echo and the goat hooves of Tihany.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Balatonfured
Balatonfüred is a short drive than afterwards which was a popular resort for many famous Hungarian writers and artists whose magnificent villas has been turned into museums. We take a walk along the pretty Tagore Promenade to see the Kossuth fountain and the most well known State Cardiology Sanatorium.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, cmn, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gabor Dora
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beautiful fun trip
Very enjoyable trip. Her end factory is definitely worth seeing. The tour was very nice and made you appreciate their artistic skill. The lake and surrounding area are beautiful. The trip takes all day but is worthwhile Gabriel our guide was excellent. Recommend
Response from the operator: Dear Douglas! Dear Jane! We were lucky with the weather. We managed to get the best table for the panoramic view! We had the chance to drink from a real Herend porcelain a coffe... We could have not wished better... We got back on time to the Ritz Carlton! Thank you for choosing us!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $484 to $650
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 42
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Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Budapest.
How much does Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory cost?
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Prices start at $484 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Budapest usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Budapest is not rushed.
Is Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 42 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Budapest, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Budapest can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Budapest and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Lake Balaton Experience with the Herend Porcelain Factory start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Budapest within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Budapest?
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On Outty we rank every Budapest experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Budapest City Landmarks Walking Tour in 2 Hours, Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup, Budapest free walking tour: Parliament and Shoes Memorial. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Budapest?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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