Budapest private tours

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Budapest

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best Budapest private tours & experiences with locals

If you’re looking for the best private tours in Budapest, you’ve come to the right place. The charismatic Hungarian capital is simultaneously beauty and beast – a city where elegant buildings and boulevards belie a tumultuous past forged under years of communist rule. Led by a like-minded local guide who knows Budapest like the back of their hand, our private guided tours of Budapest are the only way to experience the city through a local lens. Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, our Budapest private tours will strike the perfect balance between medieval must-sees and more modern local haunts that exist far off the tourist trail.

Meet some of our Budapest local hosts

Agnes

Budapest

Cultural enthusiast and foodie with insider knowledge of Budapest’s rich history and vibrant arts scene.

Maria

Budapest

Krisztian

Budapest

Friendly and experienced local guide with insider knowledge of Budapest's vibrant nightlife, art scene, and diverse food culture, perfect for those looking to explore the city's dynamic social scene.

Balazs

Budapest

History buff and foodie with insider tips on Budapest’s stunning architecture, lively pubs, and charming coffee houses.

Experience the best of Budapest

In a city with too many centuries-spanning attractions to possibly keep track of, we’ll plan the best tours of Budapest with an itinerary expertly tailored to include all the sights we know you’ll adore. Whether you’re a history buff, a lover of architecture, or a culinary connoisseur, our personalized Budapest private tours take you exactly where you want to go. Iconic attractions like Buda Castle and bullet-hole-riddled ruin bars abound – but on private tours in Budapest with our local guides, you might make the most unforgettable memories of all in the most unexpected of places...

See neighborhoods you’ll adore

Budapest is overflowing with eclectic districts, and at City Unscripted, we believe the city’s culture and personality can be fully appreciated when you have someone to help you unpack the vibe of each exciting new area. That’s why, on our private tours in Budapest, we’ll do what it takes to show you the city through a local lens. Whether you spend a day exploring the historic Jewish Quarter, the charming district of Pest, or head out on day tours from Budapest to artistic Szentendre, our private guided tours of Budapest will take you to a district that suits your travel style.

Experiences tailored to you

We understand that no two Budapest bucket lists are alike. Maybe you want to cram in as many tourist sights as possible, or maybe you prefer your Budapest private tours to go off the beaten track. Perhaps your idea of the perfect day is sampling traditional Hungarian cuisine and indulgent desserts on private food tours in Budapest. Whatever it is you want to see and do, our Budapest private tours will have a tailor-made itinerary built around your passions and travel style. With your like-minded local guide, you’ll experience Budapest walking tours created especially for you.

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Latest reviews from our guests

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.

April 2025

Yunna T
This was a well-led walk through some of Budapest’s lively neighborhoods. Guide Agnes quickly adapted her plans to match up with my interests, making it a very personalized experience. We sampled food, discussed local art, culture and history, and all in a relaxed way. This is a great way to experience a city for the first time.

April 2025

Michael B
I was pleased with how quickly Agnes got acquainted with me so she could craft a unique and personally valuable tour of essential highlights —not just with food but with visual arts, historical background and things unique to Budapest. It was a relaxing and tasty way to experience a lot of the city in a short time.

April 2025

Michael B
In very broad strokes, I had a general understanding of Hungary's history. But, since this was our first visit to Budapest, I wanted a crash course on Hungarian history, culture and politics. Our tour guide Lőrinc was the perfect man for the task. He had checked in with us prior to the tour and knew of our interests. So, he crafted a special tour for us that focused on the ancient, Medieval and modern history of Hungary. Absolutely fascinating! I don't remember the names of the founding tribes or the early kings of Hungary (other than the first Christian King, Saint Stephen), but I can't wait to get home and learn more about Hungary and its people. Thank you Lőrinc for an incredible tour!

April 2025

Javier A