Top Budapest Walking Tours

Stretch your legs and see the sights on this Budapest walking tour. Your local guide leads you to the jewels of the city, including UNESCO World Heritage sites like Heroes’ Square, where iconic statues of the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars sit, as well as the beautiful Buda Castle. Take a break with a delicious Hungarian dessert and a hot drink. This walking tour is limited to 10 people, keeping the experience intimate as you discover all that this incredible city has to offer.

Delve into the culinary culture of Budapest during a walking tour of the Hungarian capital. In a small group limited to eight food lovers, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Central Market Hall – Budapest’s largest food market – and sample traditional products in a patisserie and artisan chocolate shop. Pleasure your palate with three Hungarian wines and listen to informative commentary from your gourmand guide on this enriching tour.

Travel through Budapest’s historic Jewish Quarter on a walking tour and learn about the community that remains active there today. See the Kazinczy Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the Jewish Museum and more, as your guide discusses in-depth the Jewish heritage behind the streets that you pass. With two routes to choose from, you’ll hear about the community’s past and the important role that the Jewish culture plays in contemporary Hungarian society.

Get acquainted with Hungary's culinary culture and history with a sommelier as your guide during this afternoon tasting experience. Sip five top local wines, paired with fresh bread, Hungarian cheese, and charcuterie.

Discover Budapest’s irresistible blend of culture and cuisine on an evening tour including dinner and drinks. Under the atmospheric cloak of darkness, visit up to six gastronomic venues to taste traditional Hungarian dishes and beverages. As you stroll the illuminated streets, you’ll delve into the history of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter and vibrant downtown district. On this small-group tour – limited to six food-lovers – you’ll learn about the culinary culture of the city and receive personalized attention from your guide.  

Skip the tourist traps and discover Budapest’s culinary highlights on a private walking tour. Discover hidden gems as you explore with your local guide, and get a taste of authentic Hungarian cuisine with samples included in the price. Visit locations including the Central Market Hall, Jewish Quarter, and a ruin pub, and benefit from the customizable itinerary of a private tour, allowing your personal guide to cater to your preferences.

Markets are an ideal way to get a taste of local cuisine in Budapest. With this tour, dive into the Central Market Hall with a guide, and then head to a kitchen where a cooking instructor provides the hands-on know-how required to prepare a traditional three-course Hungarian feast. You can also opt to meet your guide at the market a little earlier to have breakfast there.

Sample the best of Budapest’s cuisine on this small-group culinary walking tour. Beginning in central Budapest, follow your guide to local bars, restaurants, markets, cafes, and a cookie manufacturer. Try a hearty helping of traditional dishes and treats, such as soups, pastries, cured meats, and cheeses, all included with your ticket. As you explore and taste, your guide provides a helpful introduction to Hungarian cuisine and insights into the latest local food trends.

Admire the beautiful Buda Castle District on a walking tour in Budapest. Follow a local guide around the cobblestone streets and hear stories of the city’s rich history. See UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Royal Palace, as well as the lesser-known landmarks such as Sandor Palace. Be sure to capture pictures with family and friends from the panoramic lookout of Fisherman’s Bastion before you head out.

Veer from the well-beaten culinary path and discover some of Budapest’s best food on a 3-hour tour. Follow your guide to the city’s most popular market, locals-only street food stand, and lively wine bars. In addition to filling your stomach with local specialties, the tour also presents the cultural side of Hungarian cooking. Tasty highlights include traditional coffee, country sausage, and lunch at a local restaurant.

This 3-hour tour is perfect for visitors with limited time and for those who would like to get a good introduction to our city. During the tour we visit some of Budapest's most popular attractions - like the Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Parliament - as well as some lesser-known locations - Shoes on the Danube, Liberty Square etc. By the end of this tour you will be confident with public transport of Budapest as well as the must visit places, best restaurants and museums. WE ARE AVAILABLE ALL DAY BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 7:00 PM. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WOULD LIKE TO START THE TOUR!

Kick-start your stay in Budapest with this private 90-minute walking tour. Let a personal guide introduce you to Hungary’s capital with a round-up of major sights and hidden gems. See highlights including the National Museum and Central Market Hall, discover the best Danube views, and visit secret, loved-by-locals places often missed by visitors as you learn about the city’s history and architecture. Great for finding Budapest's best bits and gaining your bearings.

If you have free day in Budapest, visiting the Danube Bend — a famous loop in the river — is essential. This private day trip makes it easy: with time to admire this beauty spot and three nearby attractions. Visit the green-domed Esztergom Basilica overlooking the river; admire the bend views from hilltop Visegrad; and enjoy the cobbled artists’ town of Szentendre. Includes lunch and private transport, plus a river cruise from Szentendre to Budapest between April-September.

Travel back through time on a 3-hour history tour of Budapest by foot. As you walk, your guide will narrate the country’s rich history, from the 1956 Revolution to the fall of the Iron Curtain and everything in between. Take in stories of World War I and II as you pass the Parliament Building and visit a private exhibition hall to witness cultural relics along with communist propaganda. This small group walking tour is limited to 15 people to ensure a personalized experience with your guide.

If you don’t know the history behind Budapest’s Jewish Quarter, you could miss out on a lot while exploring on your own. Opt instead to travel with a private guide during this private Budapest Jewish Quarter tour, and listen to stories about the area, including its part in WWII. Budapest hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

See the best of Budapest on two wheels on this 3-hour bike tour. Give your feet a rest and pedal around the main sights, stopping to learn about their history. Cycle across the River Danube, explore the Buda Castle District to see landmarks such as the Royal Palace and Matthias Church, and check out UNESCO-listed Andrassy Avenue, City Park, and Heroes’ Square. Bike, helmet, safety vest, and a drink included.

The best places to take photos as a souvenir, for your social media, prints, or professional use. There are day and night tours, please make your choice. Dates and hours are flexible and may be different from the timetable on the site, so please let me know your preference. During our walk, we go through the best places for your unique photos of Budapest. After a mini workshop about photography basics (only if needed, of course), camera settings, composition rules, we start to occupy the strategic points that average tourists will hardly find. (Extra time can be added if required. We can agree on that on the spot.) Unlike a regular city walk, we don't need to go close to places of interest, to the contrary: we have to find a good perspective for your camera. For your breathtaking photos, you need to know WHERE to go with your camera and WHEN to shoot and this is what I can help in.

Discover Budapest’s Jewish heritage past and present on a private walking tour. Choose your start time and set off with a private guide, hearing about the sights as you walk. Visit the Dohány Street Synagogue and Jewish Museum, enjoy time at the Jewish Centre’s Family Research Center, and see the Martyr’s Cemetery, memorials, and more. Choose a 2-, 2.5-, or 4.5-hour tour, all with flexible itineraries, entrance fees, and hotel pickup included.

Spend 2-hours exploring the exterior of the Buda castle district by night and listen to gruesome historical facts and the bloody side of the Hungarian history in the XV-XVII century, and learn the myths of Vlad Dracula and Elizabeth Báthory, once your Storyteller will reveal the despicable actions of these two mad figures, all along with vampire stories of the 19° century. Note that Mysterium Tours does NOT craft typical guided tours for tourists, these are immersive storytelling experiences about legends, histories and tales not always associated with the building we stand in front of.

Experience the rich heritage and traditional cuisine of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter on this 4-hour walking tour. Your local guide will take you to see the World War II memorials, the Dohány Street Synagogue and the shops and restaurants of the Jewish Quarter, an area that has become a popular hotspot. You’ll sit in one of the hip ruin pubs and sample authentic local dishes over lunch, getting a flavor for flodni, an apple, walnut and poppy seed pastry, as well as palinka, a fruit brandy made famous by Hungarians.

Budapest’s Hungarian Parliament is as impressive inside as out, and this tour provides priority access and a guided interior walk so you can avoid the ticket lines and appreciate it to the full. With a guide, explore the session chamber, staircase, and central hall as you unpack their history, and see Hungary’s crown jewels: the 11th-century ‘Holy Crown’ once worn by bygone kings. Hotel pickup, entry fee, and choice of morning or afternoon tour included.

Experience the sounds of the Danube Symphony Orchestra with this Budapest Gala Concert at either Pesti Vigadó or Danube Palace. With classical melodies enhanced by the cimbalom folk instrument, the concert also includes performances by ballet dancers, a Hungarian gypsy folk band and soloists from the Budapest Operetta Theatre and Virtuosos Talent Show. Choose from two seating options, and, if you wish, enhance your evening with a dinner cruise upgrade. The option includes a hot buffet meal and Sparkling wine or wine as you cruise along the Danube River.

See the highlights and hidden gems of Budapest on a 4-hour private walking tour with a local guide. Experience the best of Pest including landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Basilica and the Parliament building, and explore the cobbled Castle District, seeing its Matthias Church and baroque architecture. Plus, discover lesser-known districts and sights like the Central Market Hall as your guide shares insider tips and insight. Flexible itinerary and choice of departure time included.

Get under the skin of Budapest on a 4-hour small-group walking tour. Hear about Budapest’s history and culture, and admire highlights including Heroes Square, the Parliament, and St. Stephen’s Basilica, plus lesser-known sights. Explore the Jewish Quarter, see bridges connecting the Pest and Buda districts, view the Shoes on the Danube Memorial, and admire Pest’s grand boulevards. If you wish, opt for a larger group tour or upgrade to a private tour.