Walking tours in Budapest

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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 private guides and local insiders in Budapest

Looking for the best Budapest walking tours to reveal the Hungarian capital’s highlights and its hidden gems off the beaten trail? City Unscripted has got you covered. On Budapest walking tours with our local guides who know the city’s beautiful boulevards like the back of their hand, every step you take is sure to lead you to something extraordinary. From the well-trodden tourist trail to the road less traveled, our walking tours of Budapest show you multiple faces of this fascinating city. What are you waiting for? Whether you have a full day or just three hours, book walking tours in Budapest with us for an experience you’ll never forget.

Meet some of our Budapest private guides

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.

Uncover the true city

At City Unscripted, we won’t leave any cobblestone unturned on our quest to show you every side of the Hungarian capital. On our walking tours in Budapest, our local insiders show you a blend of the city’s top sights and its secret gems, and you’ll never have to take a wrong turn. From iconic buildings like Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion to the modern city’s ramshackle ruin bars and ultra-trendy nightlife scene, there are many sides to the city to be uncovered on Budapest architectural walking tours. Let our local guides lead you on Budapest walking tours that reveal it all to you.

Walking tours tailored to you

Our Budapest walking tours will make the most of every minute by making each turn you take 100% intentional. The thing that most attracts you to Budapest could be architecture, history, nightlife, or culture – just tell our local insiders what you want to experience, and we’ll plan the perfect path for your walking tours of Budapest. Whether you want to stroll along the sparkling Danube River, explore bohemian neighborhoods lined with trendy boutiques, or weave through colorful markets sampling Hungarian street food, you’ll experience Budapest walking tours planned especially for you.

Take a walk through history

In a city whose history dates back to the Stone Age, the ancient and modern are equally tangible. Walking tours of Budapest give you an interactive history lesson of this living museum, and you’ll get an intimate understanding of how each century has shaped the Hungarian capital. You’ll see Roman and Renaissance architecture, century-old mansions, and cobbled medieval streets that give way to old WWII buildings riddled with bullet holes sandwiched between ruin bars – crumbling courtyards housing speaker-shaking nightclubs. On walking tours in Budapest, you’ll travel through time.

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Latest reviews from our guests

My tour guide, Ange was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and provided just enough history, where it didn’t overwhelm or bore me. I would highly recommend this tour.

Aug 2025

Laura M
Angie was lovely. I really enjoyed my tour with her. It was just the right amount of history and the perfect pace. She’s very warm and made the tour wonderful.

Aug 2025

Laura M
Richard worked very hard to give us a unique few hours seeing Budapest. It was very pleasant and we learned a lot.

Aug 2025

Veronica W
Ange was incredibly knowledgeable and flexible with respect to our interests. Great experience!

Aug 2025

Vivek C