BUDAPEST
The pick of the city, both banks of the Danube.
The 14 most popular shopping 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.
“Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have more knowledge of the Hungarian culinary history. Guide spoke very clear and was very friendly. She explained everything in detail. Tasted wine, cold cuts, honey and traditional sweets.”
Budapest cooking class with an optional Central Market Hall tour. Make a 3-course Hungarian meal with wine and palinka in 4 hours.
“We booked the market tour and cooking class. Brigi was very informative and patient with us. Food and wine was delicious and got to bring back extra strudel. Would definitely book again.”
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.”
Market Hall walk plus a hands-on Hungarian cooking class in Budapest with pálinka, local wine, and a 4-course lunch.
“Best experience!! Highly recommended. Ildy was FABULOUS!! The experience was intimate and personal. The market tour was so informative. The meal was 4 course and so authentic and tasty. So many flavours by and washed down with local wines and other beverages. Can not say enough! Ask for Ildy!”
Chef-led private tasting in Budapest’s Central Market Hall with lángos, strudel, cured meats, pickles, and optional palinka in 2 hours.
“We took a wonderful tour of the food markets in Budapest. He was quite knowledgeable about the market itself, the items sold, and, more importantly, the various types of foods. We tasted local meat, pickles, langosh, strudel, and candies. It was a quick two hours and we highly recommend it.”
A 40-minute German guided walk through Budapest’s Central Market Hall for Hungarian tastings: paprika, cheese, honey, salami, wine talk.
“Es war wunderbar, sehr lehrreich und eines der Highlights unseres Urlaubs! Vielen lieben Dank für den Einblick in eure kulinarische Kultur ☺️”
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.
“Marti was great! She took us on a quick tour of the market then we cabbed to her kitchen for a fabulous cooking class. She is very knowledgeable and a great teacher for all levels of cooking experience. We would defintely take the class again.”
Budapest’s Christmas markets plus St. Stephen’s Basilica facade show and classic chimney cake. 3 markets, great lights, small group.
“Stephan was an excellent guide. Saw and learned so much more than just the Christmas markets. Definitely recommend”
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!…”
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.
Both banks of the Danube, and every way to spend a day in the city.
