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.
During our tour we would like to introduce you to the drinking and eating habits of the Hungarian people showing you why the Hungarian cuisine is one of a kind. We are going to provide some insights into the latest food trends, and shops of Budapest, as well as tasting some traditional drinks and food.
On this tour:
> You will taste some delicious Hungarian food and drink products, at the great market hall and independent locally owned venues, all recommended by locals.
> You will experience Budapest from a different view.
> You will be introduced to the history of the Hungarian cuisine.
> You will have all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, food, our suggestions on hot spots, and a surprise sweat treat included in the price
> You will interact with our local personal guide who is happy to share her passion for food.
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
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Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Rome, Florence, Venice
Budapest, Rome, Florence, Venice, Salzburg, Vienna
Just completed 21 days Europe : East to West with 13 other friends. An awesome trip. A little hectic, with lots of walking; however fully worth the walks and the money. Great itinerary with knowledgeable and responsible guides, comfy buses and premier hotels. No reason to complain at all. Sign up and NOT be disappointed. Kudos to Bookmundi.
Madrid and Budapest anchor the "Best European Panorama" trip, a 17-day city sightseeing tour crafted for senior travelers who appreciate variety and ease. This group journey includes everything needed for a relaxed exploration, from accommodation to transport and meals. With an easy activity level, the pace is leisurely, ensuring ample time to absorb each city’s unique atmosphere. The USP of this tour is its panoramic coverage of Spain and Hungary, providing a broad yet comfortable introduction to Europe’s rich diversity.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Madrid, Rome, Florence
Budapest, Madrid, Rome, Florence, Venice, Salzburg, Vienna, Barcelona, Girona, Chambery, Leysin , Zurich, Milan
The trip for good overall in terms of selection of locations and excursions. We thoroughly enjoyed it with few exceptions
Hotel at Prague as NOT good and wasnt accommodating
Hotel at Innsbruck was pathetic and same was the breakfast
The breakfast at Vienna had huge queue and was very inconvenient
The choice of hotel at Budapest was perfect in all aspects
We faced huge issues in getting simple documentation for our visa and the team was NON CO-OPERATING
If I ignore the above points stated, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip . THANK YOU
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Prague, Munich, Innsbr
Budapest, Prague, Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna
We warmly invite you to come and enjoy the unique world of Hungarian folklore and dance as well as great views of the capital city of Budapest at night.
While enjoying a boat trip aboard one of our unique catamaran boats on the Danube, you can delight in the wonderful sights of the beautifully illuminated city. This 3 hour river cruise is a good way to see many historical and cultural monuments of Budapest on the banks of the Danube, some of which are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Sightseeing experience aside, the main part of this tour is a delicious Hungarian dinner for our guests. We pay special attention to the presence of traditional Hungarian taste in our menus.
We have also specifically planned a uniquely Hungarian experience for you with our ''Folklore and Dance Show'' which displays Hungarian customs, traditions and history through storytelling and dance.
Enjoy this unique evening in Budapest with us.
The program starts at 7pm and includes 2 glasses of alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktails, which you can select from a carefully compiled cocktail menu.
Feel the light breeze while sitting comfortably on the outer deck of the boat, admiring one breathtaking sight after another as the boat smoothly sails by them.
Don’t miss out on this perfect leisure while having a good hearty lunch! Order delicious warm meals from our A’la cart menu onboard offering Hungarian specialties with reasonable prices!
Feel free to step into the closed, air conditioned deck of the boat where you can still have perfect views to the city through the large panoramic windows.
Sit back, grab a refreshing cocktail and enjoy the ride!
Enjoy a magical sweep across Europe on the 'Magical Europe with Budapest' tour, a 15-day city sightseeing journey from Barcelona to Budapest, visiting Kitzbuhel, Zurich, Milan, and five other destinations in five countries. This group tour is perfectly suited for seniors seeking a relaxed yet enriching itinerary, with all accommodations, meals, and transport provided. The standout feature of this package is its cross-cultural adventure, connecting the Mediterranean’s warmth with Central Europe’s elegance for an unforgettable travel experience.
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.
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.
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.