BUDAPEST
The pick of the city, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular markets tours in Budapest. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book them through.
Central Market Hall to a Budapest apartment kitchen: cook classic Hungarian dishes with wine pairings. Options for gluten-free and vegan.
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!”
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 salami, cheese, paprika and pickles in Budapest Central Market Hall, learn the story, and finish with Unicum. German guide.
“Superb afternoon learning about Hungarian food and food traditions, tasting some salami, cheeses, honey, pickles, strudel, and even a famous Hungarian chocolate bar. Gabor, our guide, was lively and fun, throwing in lots of asides to help us understand context and history. We tasted some interesting wines as well as famous spirits as well. Great…”
Budapest cooking class with an optional Central Market Hall tour. Make a 3-course Hungarian meal with wine and palinka in 4 hours.
“Bernadette was excellent. The hands on and comprehensive approach was ideal. Not only did we follow a recipe, but rather, the reasons and alternatives were explained. Highly recommend.”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, cook classic paprikash or goulash at a local apartment, then feast with wine and pálinka.
“Amazing activity recommended to anyone in Budapest!”
Market Hall walk plus a hands-on Hungarian cooking class in Budapest with pálinka, local wine, and a 4-course lunch.
“Very well organized market shopping, tasting, and multi course cooking experience. Learned a ton! Well done!”
Chef-led private tasting in Budapest’s Central Market Hall with lángos, strudel, cured meats, pickles, and optional palinka in 2 hours.
“My husband and I had a delightful visit with Andrew, who shared historical facts and context coupled with all kinds of Hungarian delights (some more accessible than others, but all fun to try). He clearly loves food and is an expert on distilling, and we had a great time sharing everything from pickled baby watermelon…”
A 40-minute German guided walk through Budapest’s Central Market Hall for Hungarian tastings: paprika, cheese, honey, salami, wine talk.
“Mr. Gläser is very nice. We were satisfied with everything. He also offers other informative tours. I would definitely recommend him.”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market, cook a Hungarian classic with Chef Marti, then sit down to a shared meal with wine in a small group.
“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…”
Join a 2-hour English walk through Budapest’s Great Market Hall for Hungarian food tastings, culture context, and smart local shopping tips.
“Definitely book this tour! If you just walked thru this market you would see so many things, but you would miss out on the details. The Hungarian diet much different than USA. Fascinating and strange! Our guide was a young local woman, Ilsa I think was her name. She was funny, patient and so knowledgeable!…”
Budapest’s Christmas markets plus St. Stephen’s Basilica facade show and classic chimney cake. 3 markets, great lights, small group.
“Not only did we get a tour of the market and explanation of the goods there, we also got some information about local sites and statues. I learned so much from this tour!”
Small-group Budapest Christmas markets tour with guide, chimney cake and mulled wine at Szent István, Vörösmarty, and Gresham Palace.
“Very personable and passionate guide. Highly recommended for those looking for a friendly face and a great resource to explore the area”
Hunt antiques at Budapest’s Ecseri Flea Market with a guide, translation help, and included 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.”
Join a 2.5-hour Budapest Christmas Market walk with Hungarian tastings: chimney cake, mulled wine, marzipan, and a café stop.
Budapest cooking class with a Central Market Hall tour, Hungarian tastings, and a hands-on 3-course lunch plus Palinka and wine.
Both banks of the Danube, and every way to spend a day in the city.
