Budapest
Must see Budapest with a local
Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours
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Must see Budapest with a local
Buda Castle, a trip to parliament and an opulent cafe for dobostorta.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Enjoy 8 hours with a host, who will show you some of the places which make Budapest so remarkable
- Tick off your ‘must see’ famous sites in a day then step of the tourist trail and uncover some secret spots too
- Eat and drink great local food at places that are loved by locals, picking up street food or stopping in a local eatery
- Pause to indulge in some delicious sweet treats at a traditional tea house
- Get tips from your host (over a coffee or beer, perhaps) for the rest of your stay in Budapest
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8-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
Tickets to any attractions
Transport costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Budapest is not just the sum of its parts- it is a feeling you get as you wander its charming streets and soak up its lively community spirit. Granted, you might not be able to tick off every sight in a single day but one of our friendly local Budapest hosts can help you tap into its vibrant energy!
Join them on an adventure as you wander the streets, where stunning architectural diversity makes a colorful backdrop of the city. You could visit the awe-inspiring Buda Castle, stroll past the lush park of Margaret Island as you head on over to the Hungarian Parliament Building, and indulge in a trip to the Great Market Hall or Szèna tèr market, where you can meander through the many stalls and get lost in its street food culture.
Imagine treating yourself to pogàcsa, a classic type of savory snack topped with cheese or pumpkin seeds, or lángos, an indulgent, fried dough topped with sour cream and cheese. But there’s always room for dessert, or even another meal (why not, you’re on holiday) - so stop by a grandiose teahouse or traditional restaurant too. You can’t experience it all in a day, but you can sure try.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Christopher
Dec 2019
This was our first time in Budapest, so we hired a guide for our first full day, deciding to concentrate on the Pest side with a 6hr guided walk..a very good decision as it gave a good orientation of the city and invaluable local knowledge.
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Christopher
Dec 2019
This was our first visit to Budapest and although we had swatted up on info from the internet and from our purchased guide book (Marco Polo..concise,very portable and helpful with v good maps) we nevertheless thought it would be money well spent hiring a local host to guide us on our first full day...and so it proved to be. Given we were only in Budapest for a long weekend we did not want to waste time getting lost and walking past points of interest in blissful ignorance! We were also looking to get a good orientation of the city prior to exploring it further on our own...and we did. We concentrated on the Pest side of the city for our 6hrs local host guided walk. We had been in email contact with our host, Richard, prior to the trip and gave him an outline of our WANTS. We spent a most enjoyable 6hrs mostly walking, but also for the experience, riding on a tube and a tram, during which time we were given an excellent introduction to the many sites to see in Pest, many of which we would have missed if not for our host knowledge. Richard spoke excellent English and proved most knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his city and its history and throughout the walk was attentive to our needs, checking if the tour was meeting were expecting, which it more than was. The walk also offered numerous opportunities to talk about varied aspects of living in modern-day Budapest. We would recommend Richard as your local host without hesitation. Chris and Lesley.
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Karen
Jul 2017
Esther was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. She was very sweet and fun to be with too. I would recommend her for anyone that wants a private experience in Budapest.
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Gary
May 2025
Balazs was terrific! A wealth of information and very personable. He was patient with our myriad of questions and painted an incredible, easy to understand history of Hungary with a broad brush that ties everything together.
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Gary
May 2025
Belezs was fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.
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Mark
May 2025
Great tour,, tried a wide range of foods and Kristian showed us neighborhoods we wouldn't otherwise have seen.
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