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“The teacher guided and taught us so patiently .. she was helpful to both my kids and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience”
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!”
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 ☺️”
A 2-hour sommelier-led Budapest Hungarian wine class with 8 wines, local cheese and charcuterie, and a Tokaj Aszú finish.
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.”
Budapest’s small-group, hands-on strudel class teaches you stretchy dough, two fillings, and Hungarian tastes with drinks in a home kitchen.
“Excellent teacher, very organized . Expected participation by everyone in the group when explaining and demonstrating strudel making technique . Had lots of practice stretching the dough. Very friendly and class was held in a beautiful home and kitchen. Lovely snacks and we got to take home left over strudel!!”
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!”
Hands-on Hungarian cooking in Budapest with Chef Marti. Cook goulash and more, sip wine, enjoy pickup, and take recipes home.
“Awesome experience! Marti was very informative about the food and how ingredients changed over the years”
Make traditional Kürtőskalács in Budapest’s City Park with a small-group workshop, then enjoy your fresh cakes with tea or coffee.
“Great young instructor with good English skills taught us how to make chimney cakes. We never were offered the coffee or tea ad retired, but the class itself was very hands on and we enjoyed our finished products.”
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 apartment class: learn stretched strudel dough, make two filling choices, bake, taste Hungarian snacks, and take recipes home.
“This hands-on class for strudel-making was fantastic! Chef Marti taught my husband and me all about making strudel and shared all the little details and secrets she learned while growing up and making strudel with her mother. It was so fun and I can’t wait to get home and try it myself with the recipe…”
Private first-class Budapest tour with hotel pickup, UNESCO sights, Matthias Church and optional Parliament interior, Danube views in 5 hours.
“Edith was very knowledgeable and friendly. She took us to many places within Budapest and told us much about the history. Great tour for people just arriving to Budapest.”
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.
“So much fun! We learned a lot about the history of Budapest’s food culture and about the ingredients we were using. The chef was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time and the food we made was delicious!!”
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!”
Both banks of the Danube, and every way to spend a day in the city.
