BUDAPEST
The best of Budapest, on both banks of the Danube.
Budapest's 15 most popular historical tours, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and where you book it. The pick of the bunch, and what the day actually gets you on either bank of the Danube.
Historic Budapest Danube paddle steamer with a welcome drink and a 30-language audio guide on your phone. One hour of major sights.
Most Popular“My partner and I visited from Ireland and booked the cruise on the Daube. Free glass of Prosecco on arrival at the harbour. Lovely relaxing evening”
A tip-based Budapest walking tour that connects Communist-era stories to modern city life, with iconic landmarks and practical local pointers.
“This walking tour was fantastic! Peter really knew is stuff! Had a large group and answered everyone’s questions, a really great and knowledgeable guy! Budapest is so interesting!”
Buda Castle at night with a period-costume guide, vampire legends tied to Vlad Dracula, and Danube views. 1h50. English or Spanish.
“Not what we were expecting. Stories were only very loosely related to Budapest. Not really as advertised. Would prefer just ordinary walking tour of the area instead.”
Actor-led dark history walk in Budapest Castle District. Photo stops at Matthias Church and viewpoints, $21 per person, 110 minutes.
“Amazing tour, great collection of engaging stories with stunning views along the way. Special thanks to our guide Oscar, he was the best part of our tour :)”
Budapest’s Jewish Heritage tour with Dohány Street Synagogue interior, Jewish Museum, and major memorials, plus optional kosher cake and discount.
“Benjamin was the best guide as he was a local and knew the Jewish history really well. He was able to bring his own perspectives and experiences to the tour and I thoroughly enjoyed. I would definitely recommend him for anyone wanting to learn about the Jewish history in Budapest.”
Budapest Jewish District walk with synagogue tickets, Jewish Museum, and Holocaust memorial sites. Skip-the-line guide, 2–4 hours.
“Benjamin was an amazing guide! His passion for his Jewish heritage and his knowledge was evident. Loved every moment!”
Small-group Budapest bike tour hitting Andrassy Avenue, Heroes’ Square, Parliament and the riverbank, with a guide, water, and your bike.
“Good overall. Could do with some more stops, especially for food, drink or the loo and to take pics. However great guide, bike and took a lot in a short space of time. Would recommend”
A small-group Budapest e-bike ride that links Buda and Pest highlights fast, with rental gear, clear English guides, and Danube views.
“Susie gave a great tour! Very knowledgeable about the city. The bikes are great. Made the hills super easy! Highly recommended”
A 2.5-hour Jewish Quarter walking tour with a historian, plus flódni and coffee, three synagogue exteriors, and WWII hero memorials.
“our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. exactly what I was hoping it would be!”
Budapest’s Communist past in 2 hours: guided walk plus Retro Center or House of Terror options, in English with a small-group guide.
“Our tour was educational, emotional, and very moving. Our tour guide Noémi’s passion and knowledge showed through for the entire duration of the tour. She even extended the tour an extra 1/2 hour in order to give us all the information and show us all the relevant exhibits within the museum. We can’t recommend this…”
3.5-hour small-group Budapest bike tour from the Jewish Quarter to the Danube, Parliament, and baths, with photo stops and an English guide.
“The bike tour was very easy going and relaxed, no-one should really worry about their physical ability. Bikes were okay for the job. The guide was really into history and could easily answer questions and also give ideas for cycling activities around Danube and Hungary. Top notch stuff!”
4-hour Budapest Jewish heritage tour with Dohány and Kazinczy synagogues, Jewish Museum, Holocaust memorial parks, and kosher breaks.
“Petra was our tour guide. She had very good English and gave us a lot of important information. I highly recommend this tour”
A small-group Jewish heritage walk in Budapest covering Dohány Street Synagogue, Shoes on the Danube, and key Holocaust-era memorials.
“Edith was an amazing guide. Extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Jews in Budapest through the present. Speaks excellent English. Cannot emphasize how wonderful she was. Highlight of our days in Budapest.”
Budapest Palace District evening walk with a 3-wine start, progressive Hungarian bites, and history in Palota Negyed. Small group, 4 hours.
“Wonderful experience. Wine tasting, appetizers, and history of Hungarian wines at their shop and then walking tour with food and wine stops in the Palace district with a dinner stop and then a dessert/coffee stop. Fantastic!”
A 3-hour private Jewish heritage walk through Budapest’s ghetto, Dohány Street Synagogue interiors, the Jewish Museum, and the Jewish Garden.
“Mi aspettavo di più, soprattutto sulla vita nel quartiere durante il periodo delle leggi razziali e del nazismo.”
The baths, the river, the castle hill and the ruin bars - and every way to spend a day on either bank of the Danube.
