BUDAPEST
The best of Budapest, on both banks of the Danube.
Budapest's 15 most popular shopping 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.
Budapest market-to-kitchen cooking class with Central Market Hall tour, Hungarian recipes, and local wine pairings for small groups in 4 hours.
Most Popular“We had such a wonderful day with our group and Birdie. We learned so much and had so many laughs. New friends were made!”
Taste Budapest from Central Market Hall to local taverns with 14+ bites, wine pairings, and classic comfort food in a small group.
“We had a lot of fun in this tour! It's a small group so we could really enjoy all the information the guide had for us. We started with small snacks and it kept growing, moving from savory to sweet. Sofia, our guide, was lovely. She had a lot of information about the food, eating…”
Taste Hungarian classics in Budapest’s Central Market Hall, learn cuisine history in German, and end with Unicum plus digital guides.
“The woman that did the experience was really knowledgeable and friendly would recommend to anyone”
Budapest’s Central Market to cooking school for a hands-on Hungarian 3-course meal, with optional market walking and local wine.
“I try to take a cooking class when I am visiting a new country. I am interested in learning to cook cuisine from the region. Of the several cooking classes I have taken, this class was without a doubt the best one. Betty, class instructor, was excellent. She was easy to understand and explained the…”
Market tastings and a hands-on Hungarian cooking class at Central Market Hall, with wine, palinka, and family recipes.
“best cooking class I've ever done. I do classes wherever I travel and now I cannot hear someone saying they are going to Budapest without recommending this class. super fun with an amazing atmosphere”
Walk Budapest’s Central Market Hall, taste pálinka and Hungarian wine, then cook a 4-course lunch in a small class.
“Very well organized market shopping, tasting, and multi course cooking experience. Learned a ton! Well done!”
Chef-led tasting walk through Budapest’s Central Market Hall with Hungarian bites, paprika stories, and optional palinka in 2 hours.
“Andrew was very warm person. The tour was like waking with good frend. I’ll got more information than expected. That was not just about food, it was about history of Hungary and the city of Budapest. Walking in the market we met different people and tastede specific food.”
A quick guided walk through Budapest Central Market Hall with cold Hungarian tastings: salami, paprika, cheese, honey, and wine know-how.
“Mr. Gläser is very nice. We were satisfied with everything. He also offers other informative tours. I would definitely recommend him.”
Shop Budapest Central Market, cook classic Hungarian dishes with Chef Marti, and finish with a shared three-course meal and Hungarian wine.
“Marti was a terrific host! We very much enjoyed the eclectic market she took us through. Her kitchen site was adorably decorated. Her homemade fruit drinks and jams were an extra treat. Her stories growing up in the countryside were extremely interesting. And, of course, the food selections and cooking opportunities were perfect. Definitely recommend!”
Small-group Budapest Christmas markets with St. Stephen’s Basilica video-mapping, Danube lights, and classic chimney cake tastings.
“We had a lovely afternoon discovering the Christmas markets with Zsuzsa. She gave us tips on which food we should try and which ones are prepared in the traditional or classic manner. She also gave us tips on where to buy the best pastries in town and introduced us to the section of the road…”
Taste Hungary inside Budapest’s Great Market Hall with a small English-speaking group. 2 hours of samples, stories, and shopping tips.
“Great honest experience with a lot of local knowledge Our guide was very interesting and informative Definitely recommend”
Budapest Christmas Market tour with mulled wine and chimney cake, plus stories of Hungarian yuletide traditions and major sights in 2.5 hours.
“Very personable and passionate guide. Highly recommended for those looking for a friendly face and a great resource to explore the area”
Hunt for antiques and odd treasures at Ecseri Flea Market with a local guide, plus coffee and lángos, in a private 4-hour outing.
“My guide Barnas Kovecs made it fun. There are hardly any vendors on Thursday and the ones that do come are after 11:00 AM. A bit disappointed given the cost.”
Taste Budapest Christmas market classics on a 2.5-hour guided walk: chimney cake, mulled wine, marzipan, and coffee with Hungarian traditions.
“The tour was great! Our guide knew the area well and described a lot of the architecture throughout our walk. Well worth it.”
Budapest cooking class with a Central Market Hall tour, Hungarian appetizers, and a hands-on 3-course lunch with palinka and wine.
The baths, the river, the castle hill and the ruin bars - and every way to spend a day on either bank of the Danube.
