BUDAPEST
The best of Budapest, on both banks of the Danube.
Budapest's 15 most popular workshops, 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.
Make and bake your own Hungarian Kürtskalács chimney cakes in Budapest’s city center, learning the process, then taking home a recipe.
Most Popular“It is a great choice to take part in this class. The chef was pleasant and informative, and she helped us successfully complete the chimney cake.”
Budapest market-to-kitchen cooking class with Central Market Hall tour, Hungarian recipes, and local wine pairings for small groups in 4 hours.
“The cooking experience was excellent. We enjoyed the central market shopping and nice walk to the apartment. The cooking lesson was fun and informative. We had a great group of people and the host, Ben made us feel relaxed and at home. We would highly recommend this experience for other travelers. The chicken paprikas was…”
Budapest Kürtőskalács workshop: make 3 chimney cakes, roll in cinnamon/coconut/sugar, and take home a paper-bag haul.
“We enjoyed learning about the history of chimney cakes, along with differences in cakes between countries. We started with prepared dough and followed the clear instructions from our teacher. We got to create our own chimney cakes from start to finish! Everything was prepared so you could follow along at your station. We met nice…”
Budapest Hungarian wine tasting class: 2-hour sommelier-led session with 8 wines, local pairings, notesheets, and regional history near museums.
“Lots of good wine and fun. Could have used more munchies with the wines. Our wine expert was delightful, but delivered way too much information that no one needed or will retain (he did warn us of this, however).”
Market tastings and a hands-on Hungarian cooking class at Central Market Hall, with wine, palinka, and family recipes.
“George was a great host and very knowledgeable on Hungarian culture, history and most importantly cooking. The cooking experience was amazing and a must do if you are in Hungary!”
Budapest hands-on strudel class: stretch dough, choose two fillings for sweet and savory strudel, enjoy Hungarian bites and wine.
“Marti’s class was excellent! I signed up for her strudel class with my mother on our last day in Budapest and it was wonderful. Marti is very welcoming in her lovely home and she is an excellent instructor. She was a gracious host and provided us insight to Hungarian cuisine. We had such a good…”
Walk Budapest’s Central Market Hall, taste pálinka and Hungarian wine, then cook a 4-course lunch in a small class.
“This was such a great experience. We enjoyed the market walk very much as we got to sample lots of local specialties and items. The cooking class was very personable and informative. We learned lots of new techniques and the food that we got to enjoy the end of the class was exceptional. It was…”
Cook Hungarian favorites in a Budapest flat with Chef Marti: hands-on dishes, local stories, wine, and take-home recipes.
“Awesome experience! Marti was very informative about the food and how ingredients changed over the years She also gave us recommendations for restaurants and other places to visit”
Learn Kürtőskalács in Budapest’s City Park. Make 3 small chimney cakes, pick toppings, and eat them with tea or coffee.
“Great young instructor with good English skills taught us how to make chimney cakes. We never were offered the coffee or tea ad retired, but the class itself was very hands on and we enjoyed our finished products.”
Shop Budapest Central Market, cook classic Hungarian dishes with Chef Marti, and finish with a shared three-course meal and Hungarian wine.
“This was the highlight of our trip. We cannot say enough good things about chef Marti. She was so nice, talented, knowledgeable, and a good teacher. We enjoyed getting to know about her and her family. We had a choice of several menus which she sent to us and we chose our 3 courses. She…”
Stretch paper-thin Hungarian strudel dough in a small Budapest group, fill two strudels two ways, and take family recipes home.
“Loved it. Marta was a great chef and guide. Had a wonderful time. Would do it again on our next trip.”
A 5-hour private first-class tour of central Budapest with hotel pickup, guided stops at Heroes’ Square, Buda Castle, Parliament option, and more.
“As we are both almost 70 years old and have travelled the world, my wife and I have had the opportunity to take a lot of tours. Without question, this was the most fun and enlightening tour we have ever taken. The tour guide, Susan, was warm, friendly, and as a lifelong native of Hungary,…”
Cook Hungarian classics with Nelli online from Budapest. 2-hour Zoom class for up to 8: paprikash, nokedli, stories, and tips.
“Nelly is a wonderful host. She knows so much about both Hungarian and international cuisine, and the recipe we made together was absolutely delicious. I purchased this class as a gift for a family member, and it was really cool that we could experience it together despite not being in the same location.”
Cook Hungarian classics in a central Budapest apartment with a pro chef, enjoy a 4-course setup, and learn the stories behind the food.
“So much fun! We learned a lot about the history of Budapest’s food culture and about the ingredients we were using. The chef was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time and the food we made was delicious!!”
Learn to make Hungarian kürtőskalács (chimney cake) in Budapest City Park, with a small-group guide, toppings, and a cozy tea stop.
“Really good Workshop, for kids as well as for adults! You will make three chimney cakes in total and you can also decide on the toppings. The workshop facilitation was great. Can definitely recommend!”
The baths, the river, the castle hill and the ruin bars - and every way to spend a day on either bank of the Danube.
