All Budapest Walking Trips
27 Walking Trips in Budapest with 54 Reviews
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Budapest Orientation Walking Tour
Learn about the rich Hungarian history from your local tour guide. He will give you helpful tips and advice about cultural programs and attractions that the locals like. You will also learn about current politics, economy, cuisine, every day life style etc relating to Hungary.
We start the tour at the Central Tourist Information Office at 10:00 am.
We walk across Elisabeth Square and see the Danube Fountain and the lovers' locks. We then visit the monumental Saint Stephen’s Basilica and admire its interior splendour.
We cross the Danube on the majestic Chain Bridge and go onto visit the Royal Palace from outside with a panoramic break on its terrace and meet the guards of the presidential palace.
We continue on to see the oldest cable car in the world and walk in the Buda Castle district. See the amazing Matthias Church from outside as well as the city view from Fishermen's Bastion.
End of tour in central Budapest.
Downtown Budapest Walking Tour
Budapest, especially Pest has never been homogeneous – thinking of the all ethnic groups and the architecture. During the Habsburg times, there were more German-speaking inhabitants living in today’s downtown than Hungarians, let alone other nationalities. Later on the ratio changed, but all these different eras left their mark on the buildings. In one street you can see Classical, Art- Nouveau, Socialist style as well we few modern buildings. But buildings here are not made of stones, they are made of STORIES and formed by PEOPLE.
Sights included in this tour are:
St Stephen’s Basilica (interior + dome)
Parliament building (outside)
Opera house (outside and hall)
Andrassy avenue
House of Terror (outside)
Academy of Music
Heroes’ Square
Széchenyi bath
City Park
Danube bank
Shoe Memorial
Market Halls
Hungarian House of Photography
Hungarian House of Art Nouveau
Fashion, Design & Creativity
For fashion-lovers, journalists and creative minds – discover designs of Budapest!
You can encounter small local workshops in the downtown with delicate and quality art. Modern craftsmen/women and designers react to current trends and also differ from them dwelling on traditional motifs, patterns and methods. It’s a colourful world of textile, clothes, shoes, hats, accessories and last but not least perfume.
For example, you can enter a world full of secrets in the showroom of the “Hungarian Nose” aka perfumer, a young gentleman who was studying at the Versailles Perfume Academy and is creating scents for stars, businessmen, weddings etc. In his “hobby” showroom there is a selection of fine niche perfume from small manufacturers… You can also spend some time trying on unparalleled unique hats in a place where the simple word “hat” gains other meanings. Materials and shapes you wouldn’t imagine in your wildest dreams suddenly make you feel wearing hats is for you. And feel at home at the textile workshop, an association of various artists. Unique materials and techniques, vivid colours leave us amazed and with ideas for our own homes. These are just a few of the many places you can visit.
Synagogues, Passages & Flódni
Today the former Jewish quarter has come to life again and has become one of the most vibrating and frequented places in the downtown. Enchanting passages, modern-restored-rundown buildings are side-by-side. Ruin-pubs, cafés and designer shops pop up month after month, there is always something new to discover here! Although the surface has changed, you can still trace scenes of the Jewish life old and new.
Besides the Europe’s largest functioning synagogue, our favourites are the more tucked away smaller ones. Kazinczy street is not only about parties but is home to the orthodox community with its stunning Art Nouveau synagogue and the surprising Rumbach synagogue which is gorgeous even in its “still-waiting-for-better-days” state. With us you can also find a wall built in a courtyard representing the former ghetto wall with the motto “tell your son”….
And finally, Flodni. It is a Hungarian-Jewish pastry with all the essential ingredients of the Carpathian basin – apple, walnut, poppyseed and prune. Rich indeed! This richness is what we want to convey to you during this Fabulous Budapest tour.
Kings on Cobblestones
For those wanting to walk in the Castle District and see more than the Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion, this tour is meant just for you.
This small area has seen more turmoil and prosperity than other parts of the country altogether. As the royal court, it served as the centre of administration and knowledge as well as the capital for long. King Matthias set up his observatory and library, the Turks stored gun-powder in the palace, several battles and sieges took place. Besides admiring the view of Pest, you can gain access to places excluded from guidebooks on our Fabulous tour!
Several battles and sieges took place in our city. The last was the blood-drenched siege of 1944-45 winter at the end of WWII (you can still see bullet holes on some buildings). For weeks the Buda castle citizens found a refuge in the mostly naturally created cave system under today’s nicely restored houses. Yes, there is a 3-level cave system undernearth the Buda Castle hill.
We usually say Buda is like a town within the city – it’s so compact with all you need for modern everyday life but it’s also like a bubble and a time capsule.
Taste Budapest Walking Tour
With the help of great partners, we offer you to taste the various products of Hungary.
Let it be meat, jam, fruit or vegetables, chocolate or coffee, we can take you to the nicest places in the downtown. We visit markets to sample traditional ingredients as well as bio products. During the tour you can taste soup, the soul of Magyar cuisine, artisan ice-cream and hard candy at a family run business. Chocolate specialities will make your mouth water and great coffee awaits you at historical places. Ideal before and after lunch.
Surely, you have heard of Goulash (we actually spell it Gulyás), paprika and maybe pálinka. They are basics in traditional Hungarian cuisine, of course. We usually start a “proper lunch” with soup, but did you know we also have several vegetable and fruit soups we enjoy in summer? Hungarians do use a considerable amount of paprika but it`s not necessarily hot and you can also get paprika paste sweet or spicy… And besides the strong pálinka spirit “which can virtually be made of any fruit jam is made of” – as a funny saying goes, there are quality wines and artisan beers accompanying a dish.
The latest revolution in Budapest has been a more quiet but more enduring one, the “culinary revolution” of the last 6-8 years. So there is a wide range of products and places you can choose from.
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Rome to Budapest: Canals & Capitals
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If I had enough money and if work would give me more days of leave then I would 100% do another tour if I could. Our CEO Cate made it the best experience possible by providing a structured itinerary while ensuring we have time to do our own adventuring here and there. The experiences I had on this trip were something I will probably never forget.
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Small Group Tour: Balkans & Central Europe Athens-Vienna
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"The tour was amazing
We had a lot of fun
Mira was so nice and helped us a lot"
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Balkans Escape
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This trip was amazing! Our tour guide was absolutely incredible in giving us all of the information we needed. The bus drives were planned out well so we were never on them for too long before stopping. I would've liked to have more time in Split, but other than that, everything was the perfect amount of time and I would highly recommend this trip.
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Once in a Lifetime
Venture from Prague to Budapest on the 'Once in a Lifetime' tour, a 15-day city sightseeing trip crafted for seniors who appreciate immersive travel at a gentle pace. Visit Budapest, Zurich, Rome, and five other destinations across five countries, enjoying the ease of included hotels, meals, and transport. This journey’s unique strength is its cross-continental scope, allowing you to experience a mosaic of cultures and landscapes in one seamless package. Perfect for those who want to check multiple dream destinations off their list in comfort and style.
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Dreamy Christmas Markets: Budapest to Munich
Welcome to the magical world of Austria and Germany's Christmas Markets! This tour is the perfect opportunity to experience the festive season in Europe's most enchanting cities. Starting in Budapest, we'll make our way to Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna, visiting some of the most renowned Christmas markets along the way. Indulge in delicious local food, mulled wine, and gingerbread as you stroll through the vibrant market stalls adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations. Looking for more? This 8-day tour also includes ample time to immerse yourself in the charm and history of Salzburg and Vienna. Join us on this unforgettable journey and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Rome to Berlin: Piazzas, Prague & the Past
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I had the best experience ever with g-adventures, it was great to be immersed in culture and history throughout the trip. i would 100% book through g-adventures again. the care of the ceo?s made the whole tour fantastic and the organisation was incredible
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Small Group Tour; Central Europe & Balkans Vienna-Tirana
Vienna to Tirana is a 14–day tour that takes you on a journey to discover the essential cultural and historical sites of Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo. Explore the enchanting allure of Budapest–the Queen of Danube, and be captivated by the remarkable architecture of Subotica. Wander through the storied streets of UNESCO heritage sites of Mostar, Kotor, and Prizren. This intimate small-group tour will immerse you in the Central European gems lining the Danube River, as well as the treasures of the Balkans. This tour of Europe and Balkan countries combine some of the most charming capitals, once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with the diversity and the uniqueness of the Balkans.
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