BUDAPEST
The pick of the city, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular dessert tours in Budapest. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book them through.
Make three Kürtskalács chimney cakes in Budapest city center, learn the sugar-crust technique, and take home a recipe and certificate.
Most Popular“The teacher guided and taught us so patiently .. she was helpful to both my kids and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience”
Small-group chimney cake workshop in central Budapest. Make three Kürtőskalács, roll in cinnamon/coconut/sugar, and take them home.
“A lovely workshop learning how to make chimney cake after eating so many on holiday. Granny and the two girls really enjoyed it. Nice and central and close to St Stephen’s Basilica.”
Budapest Danube brunch cruise with unlimited buffet, Prosecco or cake option, and UNESCO views from the Gróf Széchenyi Ship.
“Excellent trip. Great value for money & best at to see all the sights from Danube. Meal is great, plenty of options and if you need extra drinks the prices are good.”
Budapest street food and beer tour with Langos, sausage, strudel, and chimney cake, plus local stories on a 3-hour walk.
“Bianka was the perfect guide to help us get Hungarian staples like Langos, sausage, strudel, chimney cake and Hungarian beer! Exactly the experience I was looking for. And Bianka being a native Hungarian could answer our every curiosity about local culture. She was an absolute joy to be around. A highlight of our trip to…”
Private Buda Castle walking tour with cake and skip-the-line entry. Small group with hotel pickup for Matthias Church and Castle Hill.
“Our guide, Daniel was really friendly and knowledgable. We had a great time learning about dracula, the turkish and the history of king Matias.”
Private Castle District tour in Budapest with Matthias Church entry, local coffee and cake, and a smart 3-hour walk with pickup.
“Ferencz was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable and friendly. He was also able to adjust on the fly: when we told him we'd already toured St. Stephens -- a large part of any castle district tours -- he focused more on the things we hadn't seen and on Hungarian history. Ask for him if you can.”
Make traditional Kürtőskalács in Budapest’s City Park with a small-group workshop, then enjoy your fresh cakes with tea or coffee.
“We enjoyed making the chimney cakes! We would highly recommend taking part in this baking experience when you visit Budapest We are so glad we did!”
Budapest’s Buda Castle area on foot with Matthias Church entry, cake and coffee, plus tea and snacks for an easy 3-hour afternoon.
“It was a great experience. If it wasn’t for the weather, we would have enjoyed this tour more. We got to learn history of the crowned Mary”
Budapest’s Christmas markets plus St. Stephen’s Basilica facade show and classic chimney cake. 3 markets, great lights, small group.
“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…”
Small-group Budapest Christmas markets tour with guide, chimney cake and mulled wine at Szent István, Vörösmarty, and Gresham Palace.
“Our guide (Odea) was fantastic. We had a very good moment, visiting the 2 different Christmas markets with all their specialities, but also walking into the streets and discovering the buildings. Odea teaches us all the history of Hungary and Budapest in details. I strongly recommend this experience.”
Private 3-hour Budapest street food tour with hotel pickup, beer included, and sweets like chimney cake and strudel, plus local history.
“Wonderful food! Loved getting out and tasting local food from small shops. I highly recommend! Chimney cake and strudel was what I was so looking forward to and they were beyond my expectations.”
Budapest City Park Kürtőskalács workshop: make chimney cake, roll in sugar/coconut/cinnamon, then snack with tea near Széchenyi.
“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!”
A 3.5-hour Budapest highlights walk with a small-group guide, included cake and coffee, plus transport tickets to key Pest landmarks.
“In spite of the inclement weather the tour was enjoyable. Reka was great and showed around the main attractions of the Pest side. This is a must do and do it on the first day.”
Budapest street food walk with paprika sausage, lángos, Granny’s strudel, Transylvanian dessert, and beer, guided in 2.5 hours.
“Fannie was a fantastic guide. She was very personable and knowledgeable. She not only provided information on food and culture in Budapest, but also historical information and events. The restaurants were interesting and the food was delicious. We especially enjoyed the sausages and strudel! We were a private group of 6 people. One member had…”
Private Budapest walking tour with hotel pickup, coffee and cake, and key sights like Heroes’ Square, Opera, Parliament, and the Danube.
“This is a must if you’re in good shape and want to see the city by foot. Adam was so knowledgeable and informative about the key landmarks and history of Budapest.”
Both banks of the Danube, and every way to spend a day in the city.
