Half day in Budapest with a local
Half day in Budapest with a local

What you'll do

Make the most out of your adventure in Budapest and spend it with a local Budapest host - who knows and loves their lively city. The game-changer is that this personalized experience will feel like you are spending time with a close friend, exploring grand palaces, ancient districts, leafy boulevards, delightful cafés, quirky ruin bars, unique shops, or all of the above.

And while you may not be able to see the entire city in just a few hours, you will still get an authentic, engaging, and lasting impression - and more than a few recommendations on how to spend the rest of your trip.

You could spend time discovering the breath-taking sights of Buda Castle or the neo-gothic Fisherman’s Bastion along the banks of the River Danube, or get lost among pop-up markets, try sweet treats in traditional bakeries in the Jewish Quarter or check out a ruin bar - they’re just as cool during the day.

This is your time and the ball is in your court so tell us what you’re into and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 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

  • Spend half a day with a host who will create an experience that's fully customized to your interests and what you'd most like to see
  • Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Budapest, getting the best of what the city has to offer in a limited space of time
  • See the city's iconic attractions as well as a few secret spots you won’t find in a guidebook
  • Get to know your host and chat to them about more potential places to visit in Budapest

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • 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

  • Food and drink
  • Transport costs
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities

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

    Krisztian is the perfect Guide: smart, funny, full of stories and with deep history knowledge. We walk around Pest side of Budapest for four hours without one minute boring. A gentleman!! 100% recommended!

    March 2023

    Jorge H

    A great Guide Full of stories about the city, with deep knowledge about the local history but funny and clever! We walk for four hours in Pest side of Budapest with amazing chat. Highly recommended!

    March 2023

    Jorge H

    My husband and I booked a private tour with Krisztian and couldn’t have been happier with that decision. He met us in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton and did not seem to mind that it took us a few minutes to come down. He greeted us with a warm smile and an encouraging word about the tour we were about to go on. From the moment we walked out the door until the tour was finished, he overflowed with fun and interesting facts. It was like having a friend along with us and not just a guide. We truly appreciated his upbeat manor, enthusiasm and sense of fun, not to mention his vast knowledge. If you are able to book him for a tour, do it. Your visit to Budapest will be better because of it.

    October 2022

    Glenda W

    Balazs was a fabulous guide, he had a deep knowledge, and it was a very conversational experience. He matched our likes and interests perfectly and went way beyond what was expected.

    September 2022

    Tony I

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Meet our local hosts in Budapest. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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