City Essentials: First Day
Budapest's Parliament Building along the Danube River in Budapest
Two people using viewing scopes at a park with stone pathways in Budapest
View of Buda Castle in Budapest surrounded by trees.
Group of people walking on Zrínyi Street with St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest.
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Kickstart your trip to Budapest

2 hours English
5 (43) 100% Personalized

Impressive architecture, freshly baked Chimney cake and 101 questions.

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Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

2 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

3-hour experience
Private and personalized
Start when you like
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drink
Transport costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (they are optional)

Key Highlights:

  • Learn to navigate Budapest like a local with insider transportation tips
  • Skip tourist traps and discover authentic spots that locals actually love
  • See famous attractions in your chosen area with personalized guidance
  • Ask questions in a relaxed setting tailored to your comfort and interests
  • Get personalized recommendations for the rest of your Budapest adventure

What travelers think of our Budapest experiences

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Eric 14 January 2026

My family had a wonderful tour of beautiful Budapest with Yulia. You can't really go to a city like this without getting the history and I don't think there's a better way to do it than a walking tour. Yulia went at our pace (which was important because we were with our nine year old) and was sure to cover the highlights we wanted to see. But wear your walking shoes, you will cover a lot of ground!

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Eric 14 January 2026

My family had a wonderful tour of beautiful Budapest with Yulia. You can't really go to a city like this without getting the history and I don't think there's a better way to do it than a walking tour. Yulia went at our pace (which was important because we were with our nine year old) and was sure to cover the highlights we wanted to see. But wear your walking shoes, you will cover a lot of ground!

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Julian 2 December 2025

Richard was very knowledgeable and the trip was informative and enjoyable. We would recommend Richard to anyone!

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Dana L 22 July 2025

This was a wonderful experience with the short amount of time we had. Our guide was a wrath of information. We learned so much about Budapest culture, politics and the city. I would definitely. Book a tour with our guide on my return. Perfect English.

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Yunna 22 April 2025

We loved our experience in Budapest with Lorinc! We wanted to see parts of the city that we would otherwise miss and he took us to the city park, which was mentioned briefly in our Lonely Planet Guide, so we really would not have considered going. Our kids LOVED the playground there, it really is one of the best playgrounds we've ever been to. And Lorinc was super knowledgeable about the history of Budapest and gave us a lot of context which helped us understand the city much better. It was also super interesting to hear him talk about his life there. We were also so surprised that he spoke fluent Japanese, so we had some chats in Japanese too, so that made us connect with him even more. It was so obvious that see that Lorinc loves Budapest and we really enjoyed spending the morning with him. His recommendations for a secret teahouse and the best restaurant we ate at were priceless! If you visit Budpest, make sure to ask for Lorinc.

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William 16 December 2024

Our guide, Balazs, was absolutely amazing! If I could rate this even higher than a ten, I would rate it a 20++++. He met us in the lobby of our hotel and we began our tour of Budapest. Personalization was perfect. We wanted our tour to include information about local culture and he delivered. When we ask ourselves "what are the best parts of our river cruise through Hungary, Austria and Germany" this personalized tour of Budapest always comes in at #1

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Eric, 14 January 2026

My family had a wonderful tour of beautiful Budapest with Yulia. You can't really go to a city like this without getting the history and I don't think there's a better way to do it than a walking tour. Yulia went at our pace (which was important because we were with our nine year old) and was sure to cover the highlights we wanted to see. But wear your walking shoes, you will cover a lot of ground!

Eric, 14 January 2026

My family had a wonderful tour of beautiful Budapest with Yulia. You can't really go to a city like this without getting the history and I don't think there's a better way to do it than a walking tour. Yulia went at our pace (which was important because we were with our nine year old) and was sure to cover the highlights we wanted to see. But wear your walking shoes, you will cover a lot of ground!

Julian, 2 December 2025

Richard was very knowledgeable and the trip was informative and enjoyable. We would recommend Richard to anyone!

Dana L, 22 July 2025

This was a wonderful experience with the short amount of time we had. Our guide was a wrath of information. We learned so much about Budapest culture, politics and the city. I would definitely. Book a tour with our guide on my return. Perfect English.

Yunna, 22 April 2025

We loved our experience in Budapest with Lorinc! We wanted to see parts of the city that we would otherwise miss and he took us to the city park, which was mentioned briefly in our Lonely Planet Guide, so we really would not have considered going. Our kids LOVED the playground there, it really is one of the best playgrounds we've ever been to. And Lorinc was super knowledgeable about the history of Budapest and gave us a lot of context which helped us understand the city much better. It was also super interesting to hear him talk about his life there. We were also so surprised that he spoke fluent Japanese, so we had some chats in Japanese too, so that made us connect with him even more. It was so obvious that see that Lorinc loves Budapest and we really enjoyed spending the morning with him. His recommendations for a secret teahouse and the best restaurant we ate at were priceless! If you visit Budpest, make sure to ask for Lorinc.

William, 16 December 2024

Our guide, Balazs, was absolutely amazing! If I could rate this even higher than a ten, I would rate it a 20++++. He met us in the lobby of our hotel and we began our tour of Budapest. Personalization was perfect. We wanted our tour to include information about local culture and he delivered. When we ask ourselves "what are the best parts of our river cruise through Hungary, Austria and Germany" this personalized tour of Budapest always comes in at #1