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Eger

Eger puts its past right in the streets. The castle looks down over the baroque old center, and the minaret marks the skyline. Beyond town, wine cellars line the Valley of the Beautiful Woman, where you can taste Egri Bikavér.

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Culture4.5/5

Castle of Eger

Eger's hilltop fortress looks over the city, its medieval walls enclosing museums and broad grounds. Its defenders repelled an Ottoman siege in 1552.

Landmark4.7/5

Valley of the Beautiful Woman

Eger's hillside wine quarter gathers wine cellars and tasting rooms along walkable lanes. Arched doors open straight into the hillside.

Landmark4.6/5

Kethüda Minaret of Eger

A narrow spiral staircase climbs this Ottoman minaret to a terrace overlooking Eger. At its peak, a cross sits above the star and crescent.

Eat$$$$$4.7/5

Macok Bistro

Step into Macok Bistro in Eger and prepare to be delighted by the cozy atmosphere and delicious Hungarian cuisine. Located at Tinódi S. tér 4, this charming bistro offers a wide variety of traditional dishes and local wines. Don't miss the opportunity to try their famous goulash and relax in this hidden gem in Hungary.

Eat4.8/5

Thummerer Cellar

Thummerer Cellar in Noszvaj, Hungary is a hidden gem for wine lovers. This charming winery on Szomolyai út offers tastings of delicious, award-winning wines in a picturesque setting. Don't miss the chance to sample their famous Bull's Blood and Tokaji Aszú. Cheers to a memorable experience in Hungary's wine country!

Eat$$$4.6/5

Pizza Quasi Napoletana

Eger's Neapolitan pizzeria takes orders at the counter, then calls you back with a buzzer.

Eat4.7/5

Gál Tibor winery in Eger

Winery and wine bar in Eger with a modern interior, tastings, and meat-and-cheese boards.

Eat4.9/5

BÖTYE Lángos

Eger's lángos shop adds red cabbage, carrot, spring onion and arugula to fried dough with sour cream, cheese and garlic.

Eat$$$4.8/5

Flamingo Bistrobar

Eger bistro with closely spaced tables and generous plates. One salmon dish comes wrapped in bread dough, with mushrooms and sauce inside.

Cafe$$4.7/5

Itt és Most Étterem és Kávézó

Located in the heart of Eger, Itt és Most Étterem és Kávézó is a charming spot to refuel. Indulge in Hungarian classics like goulash or sip on a strong cup of local coffee. With its cozy ambiance and prime location on Dobó István tér, it's the perfect place to relax and recharge before exploring more of this historic city.

Stays

Stay$$$$4.6/5

Imola Hotel Platán

Offering on-site swimming pools, hot tub and saunas, Imola Hotel Platán - Adults Only is situated in the centre of Eger. It features a restaurant serving regional dégustation menus and a garden with terrace. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel. Private indoor parking is provided for extra charge, a solar beach and massage services are available at a surcharge. All elegant and modern rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a balcony, minibar and flat-screen satellite TV. The private bathrooms come with a shower, hairdryer, free toiletries and a bathrobe. Guests can visit Eger Castle, 700 metres away, or Bükk National Park, 20 km from the Imola Platán. Eger Bus Station is 1 km away.

Stay$$4.1/5

Unicorn Hotel

Boasting an enviable spot in the historic hub, this charming property fuses a host of impressive facilities with bright, comfortable accommodation. Specifically situated near the southern gate to the famous castle, it presents the ideal spot for exploring the attractions and unwinding in style. Appreciate the proximity to the host of sights, museums, restaurants and bars. Pamper yourself in the nearby Eger Termal spa! Sample an array of dishes in the sophisticated and cosy restaurant and sip beverages in the lively bar. Be inspired by the vibrant backdrop and conduct business in an ideal setting.Retreat to your fully-equipped, striking room and soak up the comfortable ambience.

Stay4.6/5

Hotel Romantik - családbarát szállás Eger - EGER, SZÁLLÁS, HOTEL, SZÁLLODA, PANZIÓ, ROMANTIK

Eger hotel with a small breakfast buffet and eggs made to order.

Stay4.4/5

Hotel Ködmön Eger

Welcome to Hotel Ködmön Eger, nestled in the charming Szépasszonyvölgy wine region. This cozy hotel offers modern rooms, a tranquil garden, and a delicious breakfast buffet. Be sure to explore the nearby Eger Castle and thermal baths. Cheers to a relaxing stay in Hungary's wine country!

Stay4.3/5

Hotel Villa Völgy

Hotel Villa Völgy in Eger, Hungary is a charming retreat nestled in the heart of wine country. Enjoy spacious rooms, delicious breakfast, and stunning views of the surrounding vineyards. Relax by the pool or explore the historic town nearby. Plus, don't miss the opportunity to sample some local wine in the garden. Cheers to a perfect getaway!

Stay4.3/5

Hotel Korona

Welcome to Korona Hotel in the charming town of Eger, Hungary! Nestled on Tündérpart Street, this cozy hotel offers comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast, and a perfect location near historic sights and vibrant cafes. Enjoy your stay surrounded by the beauty of Eger and make unforgettable memories at Korona Hotel!

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4.7/5

Eger private tour to the home of Bull's Blood wine with taste!

Head to Eger, one of the most beautiful baroque city of Hungary, in a breathtaking natural surrounding, on this private guided tour. Explore this picturesque Hungarian town's castle, learn anout its rich history, see thermal baths, and historic buildings, including the northernmost Turkish minaret. You can climbe up and on the once upon a time place of a muezzin, admire Eger's view. Taste one of the most famous red wine of Hungary, Bull's Blood in a multiple prizewinner Hungarian winery, in the "Valley of Beautiful women", in Hungarian Eger's Szépasszony völgy",Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

$420.00

4.7/5

UNESCO World Heritage Hollókő and Eger Private Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Hungary’s cultural treasures on this one-day private tour for 1 to 7 people — perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, or small groups! Begin in Hollókő, a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage village of traditional architecture and timeless charm, watched over by Hollókő Castle from the hill above. Next, step into historic Eger, where in 1552 fewer than 2,000 Hungarians heroically defended the castle against an Ottoman army of 50,000 — a legendary tale of resilience still echoing through its walls. Marvel at Eger Basilica and the lavish Archiepiscopal Palace, then visit the Lyceum’s Archdiocesan Library with priceless manuscripts — and see a working camera obscura in its astronomical observatory! End the day at the Valley of Beautiful Women, where wine lovers can indulge in the region’s finest vintages. This private tour blends history, culture, and wine, offering a truly immersive experience in Hungary’s rich heritage.

$290.00

8 h

NEW! Private Cultural and Wine Tasting Tour in Eger

Give in to the medieval charm of Eger and let the centuries-old history enchant you on a private tour dating back to the first half of the 16th century & taste exquisite locally produced wine specialties. Join us on a light stroll in the heart of the city, where you’ll have the chance to see historically significant buildings and venues, encompassing Dobó Square as well as the minaret, a relic of Ottoman rule. As we arrive at the fortress constructed during the 1300s, allowing you to experience everyday life and warfare firsthand in one of the most cited structures of folklore,. As we carry on our journey, we leap ahead in time and visit the Basilica, built and decorated in lavish classical style. Apart from its abundant historical and architectural heritage, Eger is well-renowned for its sophisticated wine culture; hence, we are ending the tour with a fantastic 3-hour wine tasting in a traditional cellar offering wine specific to the region.

$1,429.54

8 h 45 mins

Private Shore Tour – Eger Wine & Sightseeing Tour

Discover the beautiful Eger region, famous for its rich history and exceptional wines, on this private shore tour. Located in Upper Hungary, Eger is home to the legendary Bull’s Blood wine and offers a perfect blend of sightseeing and wine tasting. Start the day with a visit to Eger Castle, a historical landmark from the Middle Ages, followed by a tour of the Eger Basilica, Hungary’s third-largest church. Enjoy a traditional Hungarian lunch paired with local wines, including the Eger Star. End the day at Szépasszonyvölgy, or Fair Lady Valley, where you’ll taste famous wines, including the iconic Bull’s Blood. This tour combines culture, history, and delightful flavors, making for a memorable experience.

$766.23

5/5

8 h

Private Full Day Tour to Eger - History, Culture and Wine

Eger is a beautiful baroque city located in Northern Hungary and known for its castle, thermal baths, historic buildings (including the northernmost Turkish minaret) and red wines. The tour covers a great walking in the downtown where you can visit the second largest cathedral in Hungary. There are 17 churches in the city: e.g. in baroque or in Zopf style. The Castle of Eger is famous for its successful defense against the 1552 Ottoman invasion. Nowadays it is a protected historic monument. The city has a lot of sights from the Turkish era, for example the Turkish minaret and the Turkish Bath. The city and the region is also famous for its wines. "The Valley of the Beautiful Woman" is a part of Eger which has numerous wine cellars and many of them serve tourists with their own wines.

$291.63

5/5

9 h

Eger Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour and Sightseeing from Budapest

Journey to the historic city of Eger to taste its world famous wines and wander its Baroque streets. The second largest city in Northern Hungary, you will visit castles and minarets before enjoying wine, food and exquisite Hungarian hospitality.

$1,223.69

5/5

UNESCO Holloko & Eger Castle Private Day Trip from Budapest

Depart from Budapest in a comfortable private vehicle with your driver-guide and discover two of Hungary’s most fascinating historical destinations in one day. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage village of Hollókő, a beautifully preserved traditional Hungarian village famous for its old country houses, cobblestone streets, folk traditions, and charming countryside atmosphere. Explore Hollókő Castle and experience authentic rural Hungarian culture. Continue to the historical city of Eger, one of Hungary’s most beloved towns, known for its baroque architecture, rich history, and famous castle. Visit Eger Castle, learn about the heroic defense against the Ottoman Empire, and enjoy free time to walk through the picturesque old town. This private tour offers comfortable transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, flexible pacing, and personalized attention throughout the journey.

$280.19

5/5

Sightseeing And Wine Tour In Eger

Beyond the border of Budapest, there's wonderful landscape, peaceful nature and last but not least delicious wine. Hungary all together has 22 different wine areas in 6 big wine regions. On this tour, we visit Upper-Hungary's wine region, more specifically Eger, this lovely town with a rich history from the middle ages and with the best Hungarian wines, included the world-wide famous Bull's Blood. The tour's price does NOT include the lunch and wine tasting, these expenses has to be paid on the spot, so travelers' don't have to pay additional commission fee. The price /person during the tour is cca. 60€.

$646.15

5/5

8 h

Matyó Culture on private tour

Discover Mezokovesd and Matyo Culture with private guide on this day trip from Budapest. The culture of the Matyo people is on the nomination list for UNESCO World Heritage status. The Matyo people are mainly known for their world famous embroidery among other things. We visit Matyo Museum, Hadas district - home to authentic matyo homes from the old times, craftmen's, like furniture painter and gingerbread makers house, home of the most famous embroidering woman of matyos, and an authentical home of today, where you can dress in and make photos of yourself in beautiful original matyo folkcostumes.

$1,000.00

4.8/5

7 h

Full-Day Private Tour in Eger with Thermal Bath in Egerszalók

The Valley of Medicinal Waters has a well-earned reputation for its salt hill, created and shaped to this very day by the medicinal waters bubbling up from the depths of the earth. There are only two other locations in the entire world with comparable natural phenomena: Pamukkale in Turkey, and Yellowstone National Park in the US. In other words, as long as you’re in Hungary, it would be a great pity to let this opportunity go by. The 1,200-square-metre salt hill – created by the thermal water rising to the surface from a depth of 410 meters with a temperature of 65‑68 degrees Celsius – can be seen from up close, right next to the path starting from the parking lot of the Nostalgia Baths. As for those who want to bathe, the Saliris Resort Medicinal and Wellness Spa welcomes them with open arms. The spa pools have a direct line of sight onto the salt hill. The water contains 30 different trace minerals, its most important components being calcium, sodium, magnesium and sulfur.

$299.00

4.6/5

8 h

Holloko UNESCO site, Eger Castle and town tour from Budapest

Travel back in time with your private, English/German speaking driver/guide on a full day tour to Holloko village, UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be able to immerse yourself in the special atmosphere of the village with houses built in the 17-18 century. It is a Paloc ethnographic village, still keeping old traditions alive with local craftsmanship, the village museum and more. The day is yours to enjoy, so set the pace to explore. You will also be able to visit the Castle of Holloko. On the way back you will be able to stop at the beautiful town of Eger and with your professional guide's interesting stories you will be able to immerce yourself in the rich history this baroque town has to offer. Across the Eger River, the famous medieval Castle overlooks the city. Eger’s Ottoman Minaret offers far-ranging city views. All entrance tickets included in the price plus hotel pick up and drop off.

$314.81

4.5/5

7 h

HOLLÓKŐ UNESCO World Heritage site + Eger Castle Private guided tour

- Private car / minibus only for you and your company - Certified professional guides and drivers - Comfortable airconditioned, spaceful vehicles - All admissions are included - Tips and hints for travellers

$228.73

3.8/5

3 h

Thermal bath at Egerszalok and Eger town private tour

Enjoy a fantastic full day tour to Egerszalok thermal bath and to the historical town of Eger, which is famous for successfuly repelling the Turkish army in 1552. Egerszalok is an open-air spa and village located in northeastern Hungary. The springs yield 68°C. mineral water from an aquifer located under the volcanic Matra Mountains. The spa is located 8 km west of the county seat of Eger. Egerszalok lies 133 km from Budapest between the Mátra and Bükk ranges. The historical and geographical associations of Egerszalók have made it a favourite spa in Hungary. The area's waters have been in use since the 1730s, although the current spa only came into operation in 1961. Before entering the spa pools, the steaming water runs down a series of cascades forming unique salt hill formations. This tour is a private tour price is calculated by car and not per person.

$571.36

8 h

Eger Christmas Market and Castle visit

Be part of the beautiful Eger town's magical history and visit Hungary's most beautiful fortress castles with your English speaking, professional private driver and guide, with the advantage of setting your own pace. The Castle of Eger, built in the 13th century will be the backdrop of the beautifully illuminated walking street of Eger at Dobo Istvan Square the Christmas lights will create a festive atmosphere of the town, with stalls offering their local produce. Be our guest for a tasty mulled wine on this trip. Upon request the driver will take you to the famous wine region of Eger, to the Valley of the beautiful woman for some wine tasting. You will be picked up and dropped of at your Budapest accommodation.

$340.10

432 h

Eastern Europe Motorcycle Tour - Best of the Balkans

Eastern Europe reveals its best. Winding roads, reach culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Adriatic Sea and delicious traditional cuisine. Ride the best motorbike roads of eight South Eastern European countries in an incredible 18 day motorcycle adventure! Includes motorcycles rides: Romania, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia (FYROM), Serbia.

$4,676.31

Matyóland of Hungary, a private tour!

$410.00

Grand Wine Tasting Tour of Eger and Tokaj

Our tour is one of a kind as it shows 2 different wine regions with different types of wineries including the famous Eger and Tokaj. This tour will capture the countryside while visiting some historical towns and the best wineries Hungary has to offer. This private tour starts and concludes in Budapest with hotel pick up and drop off. Our first stop will be Eger, home to many vineyards on the slopes of the hills surrounding the town. Your host will talk about the different wines that you will taste as well as try some of his local food products. This stop will have sightseeing and wine tasting too. On your final stop you will taste the sweet side of Hungary while travelling through the scenic countryside of Tokaj wine region, famous for its dessert wine, which now part of the UNESCO world heritage site.

$544.16

Nice Vinous Day Private Tour from Budapest to Eger and Tokaj

Escape the ordinary with our luxurious private tour, where you'll have a dedicated driver for the day, a long-distance driver who ensures your comfort throughout the trip. Explore awe-inspiring landscapes and remarkable attractions, creating indelible memories in the company of your private driver. This private tour is a pleasant way to spend your time. It includes transportation from Budapest to a sightseeing stop in Eger, Tokaj and back. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. 1 to 3 people, we will provide a sedan or combi. 4 people, we will provide an MPV. 5 to 7/8 people, we will provide a VAN. If you prefer a larger vehicle and wish to ensure additional space during your trip, please choose a different number of travelers in the booking form according to this description.

$337.37

720 h

Eger Data eSIM 0.5GB daily to 50GB 30 Days

• Receive eSIM QR Code within minutes. • Simply scan the designated QR Code to set up the eSIM. • Validity Date: eSIM plan starts upon installation. • Plan Type: Mobile Data only. Voice and SMS not supported. • Mobile Hotspot: Supported. • Billing: One-time prepaid package with no auto-renewals or contracts. • Compatibility: Works with eSIM-compatible devices that are not carrier locked. Please be aware that most devices bought in China and Hong Kong do not support eSIM. It’s advisable to check online to see if your device is eSIM-compatible, or contact your service provider. • Do ensure your travel plans are confirmed. No refunds or cancellations are given due to eSIM compatibility issues or changes in the itinerary. • Support: Please respond to the email from the Viator Supplier for any assistance or queries. • Expiration: Start using the eSIM within one-month of purchase. • *Connections to major local mobile network at 4G LTE or 5G speeds, depending on availability.

$3.20

9 h

Private Eger Wine & Cultural Heritage Tour from Budapest

Explore northeastern Hungary in comfort with a private tour to Eger, home to renowned wineries, including "Egri Bikavér," famous for its rich red wine. This customizable 9-hour experience allows you to explore Eger’s historic sites, taste delicious wines, and admire the region’s beauty at your own pace. Your English-speaking driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a spacious, air-conditioned car. In Eger, visit the Castle of Eger, the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle, and the picturesque Dobo Square. Discover the Valley of The Beautiful Women, known for its romantic setting and vineyards. Enjoy a wine-tasting experience at the renowned Gal Tibor winery, where "Egri Bikavér" is produced. At each stop, your driver will share local insights and recommendations. After a memorable day of sightseeing and wine tasting, your driver will take you back to your accommodation, concluding your journey to the Eger wine region.