Walking tours in Budapest

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 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

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