What to do and see in Budapest, Central Hungary: The Best Walking Tours

Please be aware that this tour is adapted to the local regulations post Covid-19. Our hosts will deliver this experience with the required equipment always keeping the distance suggested by local authorities. It will be safe and entertaining! Go off-the-beaten path to explore remarkable historical landmarks of the city. Come to a better understanding of how major events in history shaped the Hungarian capital. Hear all the local stories and visit must-see spots significant to the Sissi era.

Inclusions: Private Local Guide, Tea/ Coffee or Soft Drink, Due to post Covid-19 policy this tour has a limited amount of participants, Tips and tricks about the local way and information on Covid-19 regulations from our local guide, Your local host will reach you to make sure all precautionary measures are taken, Private experience only for you and your family/friends with social distance involved

Exclusions: Hotel Pick-up/ Drop-off, Extra Food & Drinks

Christmas season is the best way to celebrate the holiday season and, Budapest has one of the most beautiful celebration of Christmas in Europe. We will spend the time experiencing the magic of Budapest’s Christmas streets and markets, while also learning about the Hungarian way of celebrating this time of the year. In our small group, you can enjoy a high level of interactivity and you are free to ask your guide anytime. In the middle of the tour, you are our guest for some mulled wine. Feel yourself welcome to join to the Hungarian holy celebration. In this 3-hour special tour, we are going to be in the most beautiful and Christmasy areas of Budapest. This is a special winter edition tour so do not miss it! Please keep in mind that this is a walking tour. The estimated walking distance is 3km.

Inclusions: Mulled Wine, English speaking guiding service

Exclusions: Christmas gifts and products (Available on Request)

If you are looking for a unique way to explore Budapest then our culinary walking tour is for you! Taste Hungarian food and drinks in a relaxed way with your private tour guide and see Budapest from the local’s perspective!

Inclusions: Food and drinks at several local spots in Budapest, English-speaking tour guide

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Gratuities (tips are at your discretion)

Do you know the difference between the Goulash, Stew and Paprikash? Have you ever tasted Hungarian wine or palinka? Come to my private apartment in the center of Budapest, taste Hungarian specialties and meet with a local chef! Just like a family dinner, enjoy a delicious communal meal in a friendly atmosphere. Meet other tourists and learn about Hungarian food, culture and customs!

Inclusions: What it contains:, 3-course dinner (soup, main course, dessert), homemade Hungarian dishes by family recipes,, drinks (Hungarian palinka, Hungarian wine harmonising with the food, homemade soft drink, mineral water, coffee and tea), a really special food tourism experience in a Hungarian apartment,, a lot of interesting information about local food, customs, culture and everyday life in Hungary,, the nice private place in a historic upper-middle class building in the downtown., Dinner, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

I will arrange the entrance ticket(s) for you, you don't need to stand in the queue for it. If you would like to avoid joining a larger group during your visit at the Synagogue and if you would like to have a more personal experience from a member of a Jewish family, this private tour is highly recommended for you. You will hear about history of the Hungarian Jewish Community, the time of holocaust, about those non-Jewish people who risked their lives to save Jews and got the title "Righteous Among the Nations" from the state of Israel. What will we see during our walk? Dohány Synagogue inside Jewish Museum with audioguide Martyr's cemetery Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park Tree of Life, Emmanuel tree, Etz Hayim Heroes' Temple Righteous Among the Nations Memorial

Inclusions: Entrance ticket to the Synagogue

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The essential walking tour is an overview of Hungary' s past , culture and its people The aim of my walking tour is to make you discover and experience our city through the eyes of an insider and to be informed by a native Hungarian about the past and current affairs of the city. I’d like to tell you all the history behind our bridges, buildings and statues, but most importantly I would like you to have fun and return home from Hungary with great memories.

Inclusions: Tour Guide

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Our Photograpic Walk is a balance between sightseeing and photography tips. This walking tour can assist beginner photographers to develop more skills and confidence in using manual settings and lenses to take great photographs. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer the tour we will show you some of Budapest’s night gems giving anyone unique photographic opportunities. Night photography provide an opportunity to use a camera to capture the beauty of colours and reflections of Budapest’s lights. Tripod is a must to get the best results out of night photography. I will provide you with a professional tripod during the tour.I will also give you some interesting manual(vintage) lenses mainly with M42 mount what you can try out and take photogrpahs with them during the tour. These lenses can be adapted very easily to your DSLR or MILC camera body and you can enjpy the sightseeing in Budapest with your camera, ready to take pro-photos.

Inclusions: Tripod, Manual (analog) lenses with adapter (m42),Currently you can use them on Sony a7 bodies and on Canon EOS bodies

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A group of Budapest intellectuals got together in order to share the knowledge about our city. OUR CITY, which is a place that one would not just love or hate, but love AND hate! We graduated in different subjects, which make our view and approach to the city, life and local culture different. We were born here, grew up here, and remained here after all. If you come with us, we can share our experience with you. Please, visit us at rockhoppers eu, and facebook and instagram, too. Instead of offering boring schoolbook tours, we tailor them to the interest and personalities of the participants, thus offering the view of an insider of Budapest. For the more than 700 reference reviews please, visit our site on Tripadvisor!

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, or a guide speaking one of the languages enlisted, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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This is the perfect introduction to Budapest! Showcasing the best of the city we visit all the major sites in Pest and Buda as well. You will get a great general orientation during this tour and believe us, by the end you will understand the structure of the city. It’s a bit of everything: sites, history, culture and of course a little treat for your tummy.

Inclusions: Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

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A visit on foot to discover the famous district of the Buda castle. See the major places of interest from Matthias Church to the Royal Palace, and explore hidden gems on the Buda side whilst hearing stories of Hungarian history.

Inclusions: Professional tour guide

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