BUDAPEST
The pick of the city, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular food tours & cooking classes in Budapest. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book them through.
Half-day Budapest wine and food tour to Etyek-Buda with family wineries, guided tastings, and an included meal option.
Most Popular“Had a fabulous day with great wine and food,”
Make three Kürtskalács chimney cakes in Budapest city center, learn the sugar-crust technique, and take home a recipe and certificate.
“The teacher guided and taught us so patiently .. she was helpful to both my kids and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience”
3-hour Budapest food tour with 10+ tastings, Hungarian wine, street food favorites like lángos and strudel, plus Opera and Parliament stops.
“We really enjoyed this walking tour of Budapest together with our guide George including the history of the city and the country Hungary, modern cultural norms, and local food and wine. Our guide was very considerate and patient with our many questions, much better than similar experiences we had with guides in Munich and Vienna…”
Central Market Hall to a Budapest apartment kitchen: cook classic Hungarian dishes with wine pairings. Options for gluten-free and vegan.
“We had such a wonderful day with our group and Birdie. We learned so much and had so many laughs. New friends were made!”
A 2.5-hour Budapest District 7 food walk with Jewish-quarter history, four eateries, and smart pairings of pálinka, wine, and beer.
“just an absolutely fantastic tour getting to feel some history and experience some idyllic local dishes. the tour starts with a flawless soup and just gets better as you go. it is designed to feel like a 4 course meal with walks and history in the middle. Laura was a.wonderful host, and the experience is…”
Budapest market-to-tavern food tour with 14+ tastings, Hungarian wines and pálinka, plus a sit-down meal in about 3 hours.
“This was such a great tour. We had many different foods, the chicken dish was almost a full meal! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I was solo and loved that the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed.”
Taste Hungarian pork, paprika, cakes, and wines on a 4-hour Budapest walk. Small group, lunch, and Tokaji aszú included.
“Andy was an amazing guide! We got to try so many dishes, and they tasted much more flavorful and authentic than the highly reviewed restaurants that we found ourselves.”
Eat Hungarian street food and classics in District 7 on a 2.5-hour guided tour with drinks included, starting at Kazinczy Street Synagogue.
“Overall it was fantastic! Lots of food!! Agnes was incredible and if you get her as a guide you will just love her!!!”
Small-group chimney cake workshop in central Budapest. Make three Kürtőskalács, roll in cinnamon/coconut/sugar, and take them home.
“Fun and easy experience making delicious Kürtőskalács in a cute shop. Mira was a lovely gentle teacher. We were awarded with a certificate after class ☺️”
Private Budapest food walk with 6 or 10 tastings, local history stops, and a flexible guide. Meet at Market Hall.
“This tour left a little more to be desired. First, let’s start with the positive: Gabor, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and full of historical information on the origins of each food or drink as well as the history of the food. He was great.”
A small-group Budapest walking tour with Nora: Hungarian tastings, wine, and market stops, plus real food-and-history stories.
“A great introduction to Hungarian food and drink in interesting venues with Nora providing a lot of good background information about the cuisine plus a lot more. A nice walk around the backstreets included. Would recommend this tour.”
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…”
Budapest District 7 tipsy food tour with Jewish Quarter history, street snacks, sit-down classics, and three included drinks.
“Laura our tour guide was very friendly and informative throughout the day, in-between telling us facts about the local area she was happy to chat with the group about their holidays and interests and gave us personal stories which added to the tour. the food was also excellent and gave a full look at traditional…”
A small-group Budapest food tour in Óbuda with 8+ tastings, Roman ruins, Danube views, and Hungarian classics like strudel and gulyás.
“The Secret Food Tour in Obuda with our guide Zoltan was awesome! We learned a lot of Hungary’s history and ate traditional Hungarian food along the way. Definitely a tour you do not want to miss.”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, cook classic paprikash or goulash at a local apartment, then feast with wine and pálinka.
“Our guide, Emese, was amazing. She knew all the best spots to show us, the history and the best foods to try before the class. She was kind throughout the whole day.”
Both banks of the Danube, and every way to spend a day in the city.
