BUDAPEST
The pick of the city, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular workshops 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“It was so much fun, our guide was very sweet and supportive. We listened to Beyoncé and had such a great time, we even got a certificate! It ended up being just us, so the session felt very personal :) Highly recommend!”
Central Market Hall to a Budapest apartment kitchen: cook classic Hungarian dishes with wine pairings. Options for gluten-free and vegan.
“This cooking class was so fun and cosy and well organised, and Kinga was an excellent guide and host. She was passionate, very knowledgeable and so kind and friendly. We cooked in a cosy apartment and it felt so homely, and we all ate together after. The experience was not rushed, I felt very relaxed.…”
Small-group chimney cake workshop in central Budapest. Make three Kürtőskalács, roll in cinnamon/coconut/sugar, and take them home.
“Excellent experience, I thoroughly recommend, it was great fun and a tasty take away too. It was a small shop, tucked away on a street near to St Stephen’s Basilica. The staff were very welcoming and spoke perfect English. We were given expert tuition to create three chimney cakes, and the even shared their own…”
A 2-hour sommelier-led Budapest Hungarian wine class with 8 wines, local cheese and charcuterie, and a Tokaj Aszú finish.
“Tomas was very knowledgeable about the different regions of Hungary and how the soil and the climate influences the taste of the different wines. He is really passionate about Hungarian wines and it shows.”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, cook classic paprikash or goulash at a local apartment, then feast with wine and pálinka.
“George was such a fun and generous host, teaching us a lot about Hungary and the local food. We had such a fun time seeing the market and cooking in the lovely kitchen. We couldn’t recommend it more highly for a family experience (our daughters are 12 & 13)!”
Budapest’s small-group, hands-on strudel class teaches you stretchy dough, two fillings, and Hungarian tastes with drinks in a home kitchen.
“What a wonderful experience! We had a great time with Marti. The kitchen was very clean and we had so much fun learning about the Hungarian dishes and drinks. I would recommend for any age!”
Market Hall walk plus a hands-on Hungarian cooking class in Budapest with pálinka, local wine, and a 4-course lunch.
“Loves the whole experience. Shopping in the market to the history and cooking. Even went back to the market for shopping later.”
Hands-on Hungarian cooking in Budapest with Chef Marti. Cook goulash and more, sip wine, enjoy pickup, and take recipes home.
“Superleuke ervaring met een zeer vriendelijke en enthousiaste dame. Het adres van de locatie was goed te vinden, maar het was efkens spannend om het gebouw binnen te geraken, want er zijn meerdere appartementen en wij hadden niet goed opgelet op welk nummer wij moesten zijn. Wij werden supervriendelijk ontvangen en door een andere afzegging,…”
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!”
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…”
Budapest apartment class: learn stretched strudel dough, make two filling choices, bake, taste Hungarian snacks, and take recipes home.
“Marti was really nice, told us a lot about Hungarian Dishes, great location, great food, great Strudels!”
Private first-class Budapest tour with hotel pickup, UNESCO sights, Matthias Church and optional Parliament interior, Danube views in 5 hours.
“One person driver and a Guide .Do not waste your money to hire private tour,they charge but no service.”
Cook Hungarian classics live on Zoom with Nelli in Budapest. Step-by-step, with culture and wine stories for a homemade meal.
“We did an online cooking class with Nelli making chicken paprikash, cucumber salad, and Nokedli (egg noodle dumplings). Nelli was a great teacher and wonderful host for our 2 hour cooking adventure. As we cooked Nelli shared information about Hungarian culture, wine, and food. We had a wonderful time!”
A 4-hour Hungarian cooking class in central Budapest. Cook a traditional meal, sip pálinka and wine, then eat your own 3-course feast.
“Host/chef is excellent! Got us all engaged in cooking right away! Did it with our 3 boys (10, 14, 17). Had a blast!”
Budapest City Park Kürtőskalács workshop: make chimney cake, roll in sugar/coconut/cinnamon, then snack with tea near Széchenyi.
“At first it seemed the shop keeper was not aware of my booking and I was a bit worried about having to cancel it due to lack of preparation. Later, it turned out that the instructor was actually ready and there were other participants too. I enjoyed the whole time and tasting my own "production".”
Both banks of the Danube, and every way to spend a day in the city.
