Budapest
Explore Budapest from Central Market Hall to Heroes’ Square
Markets & Local Finds • 3 hours
5.0
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Explore Budapest from Central Market Hall to Heroes’ Square
Striking architecture, indulgent lángos and leafy boulevards.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Get to know the real Budapest with one of our hosts who cannot wait to show you their city
- See the city's most famous sites, explore the architectural masterpieces as you flit between the Central Market Hall (Nagycsarnok) and Hősök tere (Heroes' Square)
- Discover the city's largest and most beautiful market
- Snap a few selfies, do a bit of people watching and shop ‘til you drop with your host, who will feel like an old friend by your side
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
3-hour experience
Private and personalized
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Transport costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You will explore the cobbled streets of Budapest with one of our friendly local hosts, winding your way deeper and deeper into the heart of what makes this eclectic city so special. There’s something mysterious and romantic about Pest - the eastern part of the city - which might just woo you with its charm.
There’s a reason why people call it the Paris of the East! You’ll discover the secret spots and landmarks between the Central Market Hall (Nagycsarnok) and Heroes’ Square (Hősök Tere), an area with more than its fair share of striking architecture and recognizable landmarks.
Discover the Great Synagogue, St. Stephen's Basilica, the Hungarian State Opera, and the leafy Andrássy Boulevard. All of which is, of course, is made even more enjoyable with the knowledge that either you’ll be doing all of this exploring after indulging in some Hungarian delicacies like Chimney Cake and lángos - fried dough smothered with sour cream and cheese - at the Market, or a feast awaits you at the end of your experience!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Janice
Dec 2024
We had a wonderful tour with a very professional and experienced guide. Balazs our guide did an excellent job of showing us his city. We visited many of the main sights and gained a good insight and feel of this very beautiful city.
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Anna
Dec 2024
A busy morning but very informative and we packed in many important & interesting sights of wonderful Budapest. The combination of walking, tram & train was great as we got to experience many areas around the city. We had a great morning and highly recommend Balazs as a guide .... especially to history buffs
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José
Jul 2024
Every place we visited had so much history and our tour guide, Richard, shared such valuable information about each one. It was a great experience to be guided by a local and we highly recommend this walking tour to learn about the highlights so you can then explore based on your interests. The visit to the market and the Parliament were my favorites.
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Arun
Nov 2017
Maria was a fantastic host, very friendly and considerate and very accommodating. She was really eager to show us as much as possible, and also happy to go at our own pace and ready to help us with anything we needed. Like having an old friend in the city to take you around!
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Javier
Apr 2025
In very broad strokes, I had a general understanding of Hungary's history. But, since this was our first visit to Budapest, I wanted a crash course on Hungarian history, culture and politics. Our tour guide Lőrinc was the perfect man for the task. He had checked in with us prior to the tour and knew of our interests. So, he crafted a special tour for us that focused on the ancient, Medieval and modern history of Hungary. Absolutely fascinating! I don't remember the names of the founding tribes or the early kings of Hungary (other than the first Christian King, Saint Stephen), but I can't wait to get home and learn more about Hungary and its people. Thank you Lőrinc for an incredible tour!
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Javier
Apr 2025
In very broad strokes, I had a general understanding of Hungary's history. But, since this was our first visit to Budapest, I wanted a crash course on Hungarian history, culture and politics. Our tour guide Lőrinc was the perfect man for the task. He had checked in with us prior to the tour and knew of our interests. So, he crafted a special tour for us that focused on the ancient, Medieval and modern history of Hungary. Absolutely fascinating! I don't remember the names of the founding tribes or the early kings of Hungary (other than the first Christian King, Saint Stephen), but I cant wait to get home and learn more about Hungary and its people. Thank you Lőrinc for an incredible tour!
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