Discover Budapest's Jewish and Ottoman cultures
Discover Budapest's Jewish and Ottoman cultures
Discover Budapest's Jewish and Ottoman cultures
Discover Budapest's Jewish and Ottoman cultures

What you'll do

Budapest is a truly exciting city, shaped by both ancient and modern history, where Eastern and Western cultures meet. For anyone interested in the history, culture, religion, and art of Hungary, there’s nowhere better to start than Pest, the eastern bank of Budapest which is also known as the Paris of the East!

With a local Budapest host by your side, discover the original charm and character of the Jewish Quarter, where you can discover the neighborhood’s patchwork of painful and uplifting histories. Then, you’ll head over to Buda, where you’ll find countless cultural gems and history reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire.

Discover the Turkish culture that came to Budapest in 1526 after the battle of Mohács, and get a feel for all that came with it. You’ll taste Turkish coffee and Jewish pastries, visit Turkish baths and UNESCO-listed sites and discover how these influences have helped to make Budapest so unique.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Hungarian, Russian, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Discover the rich culture and history of Budapest, the eastern part of the city where Ottoman and Jewish heritage meet
  • Explore the iconic landmarks in the area which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Discover the places which are an important part of Jewish heritage like the largest synagogue in Europe and the Holocaust Memorial
  • Visit a Turkish baths dating back to 1575 and a beautiful mosque to discover how the Ottoman Empire influenced Budapest’s culture
  • Stop to taste some traditional sweet treats and drink some authentic Turkish coffee

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • 1 coffee + 1 sweet or savoury snack
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Additional Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Reviews

    I had booked a short tour on Buddapest's Jewish and Ottoman culture with City Unscripted and I was impressed with the way the team handled this tour. They were very professional and quick to respond. The host they had selected for me, Krisztián, was very informative, friendly and helpful. He had planned the trip very well and in detail. He even managed to cover some tour spots which most of the local guides do not even mention e.g. Gül Baba's tomb, a short but steep walk from the Margaret Bridge (thanks for the work out Krisztián!). He also recommended a few very nice local eateries/restaurants. This tour really set the tone for my travels thereon. Many thanks to the team of City Unscripted and the host Krisztián.

    December 2019

    Sonal R

    A really interesting tour of the Jewish quarter with lots of history and a visit to an orthodox Synagogue. Richard was really excellent - tremendously knowledgeable and informative, perhaps not surprisingly, given that he has a degree in history. He even managed to read some inscriptions in Hebrew! Another excellent tour with City Unscripted following others than have been equally good and all very reasonably priced. I am a big fan and it will be my first port of call at any new city.

    October 2019

    Richard M

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