Ticketed tours
Ticketed Tours during the Congress and Pre-and Post-Congress Tours
KID’s CARE
On-site care can be provided by the Marriott for an extra charge from Wednesday to Saturday morning for children aged 4 to 15. Please contact the Concierge for further details.
Tour Descriptions:
LAKE BALATON: HÉVÍZ -HOT MINERAL SPRING; HEREND PORCELAIN MANUFACTURE
Discover Central-Estern Europe’s largest lake: Lake Balaton. Also known as the “Hungarian Sea”, Lake Balaton is one of the country’s most precious natural resources and most visited resorts. During the day you can visit the town of Tihany, a peninsula of volcanic origin that juts out into the lake which has been inhabited for almost 1,000 years. Enjoy – if you want - the world’s second largest warm water lake, Hévíz, with medicinal water at a temperature of 36 °C.
Tour: LAKE BALATON (Full day)
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VISIT NORTH-EAST HUNGARY: AGGTELEK CAVE SYSTEM AND TOKAJ – WORLD FAMOUS WINE
Tokaj
An absolute must-try. Take part in the wine tasting at the centre of the Tokaj-Hegyalja historical region which provides the world-famous wine called TOKAJI ASZÚ, titled “King of Wines, Wine of Kings”, by Louis the Sun – Louis XIV, French King. Tokaji Aszú is made from grapes with a concentrated sugar content from ripening the vines till late autumn on the sunny southern slopes; it was even used as a medicine in the Middle Ages.
Aggtelek
Discover the fascinating Aggtelek BARADLA CAVE, Europe’s largest stalactite cave, which is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Scientists believe that it is one of the Earth’s most magnificent natural phenomena. The Hungarian part stretches 17km with underground streams, caverns, huge stalactites: a mysterious fairy-tale world indeed.
Tour: AGGTELEK CAVE SYSTEM AND TOKAJ WINE (Full day)
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DANUBE BEND TOUR – VISEGRÁD, SZENTENDRE, ESZTERGOM
Travel back in time with us and drive along the River Danube to Esztergom - the 900-year-old residence of the Cardinal of Hungary. In the year 1,000, the first king of Hungary, Stephen the First, was crowned here. Don’t miss the monumental Basilica building, or the treasury or Christian Museum.
The tour continues at the picturesque town of Visegrád. On the top of the hill, you will be invited to enjoy the historical surroundings.
On the way back to Budapest we will have a break in Szentendre, a very attractive and quaint village, located on the Danube bend. There you have the chance to visit the famous Margit Kovacs ceramic museum and have some time at leisure to stroll around and buy some souvenirs.
Tour: DANUBE BEND (full day)
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EGER - A CHARMING MEDIEVAL SETTLEMENT
If you are interested in history, let us take you to Eger, to the site of a famous siege in 1552, where the Hungarians fought against the armies of the Ottoman Empire. The city is filled with historic buildings that date back to this period, including a monumental cathedral and many Baroque structures. A walk up to the castle provides a wonderful view of the town.
Eger’s surrounding black clay soil produces one of Hungary’s best-known wines: Egri Bikavér (Bull’s Blood). The place to taste these wines is at Szépasszony-völgy (Valley of Beautiful Women). Wine cellars, each representing different vineyards, are clustered in a ring. Let us invite you for an extensive wine tasting together with a brief introduction about wine production.
Tour: MEDIEVAL EGER (Full day)
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WALKING TOUR IN THE CASTLE DISTRICT OF BUDA
Don’t miss the Royal Castle, which now houses the National Gallery with the collection of Hungarian painters. Walk through the romantic and elegant quarter with its old historical houses and quiet squares to the impressive Matthias Church. A view from the famous Fisherman’s Bastion to the unique panorama of the whole city is another must.
Tour: CASTLE DISTRICT (Morning program)
Price: 20 EUR (including ticket to funicular, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church)
Minimum 15 people.
Offered: Wednesday morning, August 26
Time : 9:30-14:00 (Free time for lunch on your own)
MARKET HALL
If you consider yourself a gourmet, you shouldn’t miss this full-of-fun program. You will be led into the fabulous Market Hall where you can take part in an interactive cooking course. Based on the instructions of a professional chef, you will have to do the shopping (in Hungarian), and then take part in the preparation of a local dish. Following the lunch, some free shopping time will be allowed to try all of the Hungarian delicacies and specialities including variants of paprika, salami, goose liver or to buy some handmade table cloth or a folklore puppet as souvenir. By choosing this program you can indulge your passion for both culinary art and architecture, as the Main Market Hall is a wonderful Art Nouveau construction of iron and glass, furthermore, it was designed by the students of Gustafe Eiffel.
Tour: MARKET HALL (Morning)
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CLASSICAL SIGHTSEEING
Buda and Pest were two different towns until the end of 19th Century:Buda – located on the hilly side of the city and dominated by the giant and impressive complex of the Royal Castle. Pest – the commercial and administration quarter of Budapest, located on the opposite side of the Danube.
From the Gellért Hill you will get your first impression of this unique capital city on both sides of the Danube with its numerous bridges. Discover the majestic Heroes’ Square on the Pest side with the famous “Millenium Monument” and the Museum of Fine Arts. Through the elegant Andrássy Boulevard with the Opera House we will take you to the Parliament, St.Stephan Basilica and the giant Jewish Synagogue (2nd largest in the world). Then we will cross the famous Chain Bridge and visit Buda and the castle district where you can enjoy the great panorama from the terrace of the Royal Castle.
Tour: CLASSICAL SIGHTSEEING (Afternoon)
Price: 22 EUR
Minimum 15 people.
Offered: Thursday afternoon, August 27 Time : 14:30-18:30
Saturday afternoon, August 29 Time : 14:30-18:00
SZENTENDRE ART VILLAGE
Szentendre is a little artistic village located on the Danube bend, filled with museums, art galleries, cafes and shops. It is the home of the Hungarian open Air Museum exhibiting the folklore architecture and culture of the Carpathian basin. The charming restaurants take you back to the “golden age” of the last centuries with their fine ambiance and atmosphere and will make an unforgettable experience. Also there is a possibility for Winetasting in Cave Labirintus - a restaurant and cave located in the heart of the medieval city.
Tour: SZENTENDRE (Morning)
Price: 31 EUR
Minimum 15 people.
Offered: Friday morning, August 28
Time : 9:30-14:30 (Free time for lunch on your own)
Kids’ program
FUN FAIR
Let’s accompany your children to the Budapest amusement park, to this spinning, turning, singsong labyrinth, with 40 different rides and games, 5 of which are considered historical monuments. Children under 10 can enjoy the mini-park or the Children’s Garden. For more details visit the following website: www.vidampark.hu
Tour: FUN FAIR
Price: Adult 37 EUR – Child (under 140 cm) 30 EUR
Offered: Wednesday morning, August 26
Time : 9:30-13:00
ZOO IN BUDAPEST
Are you interested in meeting Lisimba, the little southern white rhinoceros baby boy born in October 2008? Or the new female Western lowland gorilla? The Budapest Botanical Garden and Zoo was opened in 1866. At that time they had about 500 different animals in the park. Today, as well as the regular visit, the zoo offers different thematic shows such as the seal show, elephant-feeding etc. The park is not just a zoo, but offers great architectural experiences for everyone, like the Elephant’s House. Guided tours are also available in English. For more details visit www.zoobudapest.com
Tour: ZOO
Price: Adult 25 EUR – Child (up to 14 years) 23 EUR
Offered: Thursday morning, August 27
Time : 9:30-13:00
MARGARET ISLAND BRINGO
The picturesque Margaret Island, is one of the most beautiful parks in the middle of the Danube in central Budapest. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area. You can find noumerous water fountains including a Music fountain, swimming pools, water park and also a mini zoo. A bringo is like a covered two-seater bench (covered) on wheels! You can ride it like a bike, discovering all the treasures around the island, finding various playgrounds, having a family picnic on Margaret Island or spending the day in Budapest’s largest pool. The largest island on the Danube River, Margaret Island is an exciting place for children. Kings and queens used to hunt rabbits on this green island, which was named after Princess Margaret, the daughter of King Bela.
Tour: MARGARET ISLAND BRINGO
Price: Adult 42 EUR – Child 15 EUR (including the hire of an old bringo for one hour)
Offered: Saturday morning, August 29
Time : 10:00-13:00
Please note that the above tour prices may increase if the minimum ticket sales are not achieved!
