Budapest
Discover Budapest's Jewish and Ottoman cultures
Traditions & Heritage • 3 hours
5.0
(6)
Discover Budapest's Jewish and Ottoman cultures
Grandiose architecture, Turkish baths and freshly baked babka.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Discover the rich culture and history of Budapest, the eastern part of the city where Ottoman and Jewish heritage meet
- Explore the iconic landmarks in the area which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Discover the places which are an important part of Jewish heritage like the largest synagogue in Europe and the Holocaust Memorial
- Visit a Turkish baths dating back to 1575 and a beautiful mosque to discover how the Ottoman Empire influenced Budapest’s culture
- Stop to taste some traditional sweet treats and drink some authentic Turkish coffee
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
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
1 coffee + 1 sweet or savoury snack
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
Additional Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
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
Budapest is a truly exciting city, shaped by both ancient and modern history, where Eastern and Western cultures meet. For anyone interested in the history, culture, religion, and art of Hungary, there’s nowhere better to start than Pest, the eastern bank of Budapest which is also known as the Paris of the East!
With a local Budapest host by your side, discover the original charm and character of the Jewish Quarter, where you can discover the neighborhood’s patchwork of painful and uplifting histories. Then, you’ll head over to Buda, where you’ll find countless cultural gems and history reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire.
Discover the Turkish culture that came to Budapest in 1526 after the battle of Mohács, and get a feel for all that came with it. You’ll taste Turkish coffee and Jewish pastries, visit Turkish baths and UNESCO-listed sites and discover how these influences have helped to make Budapest so unique.
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
Sonal,
Dec 2019
I had booked a short tour on Buddapest's Jewish and Ottoman culture with City Unscripted and I was impressed with the way the team handled this tour. They were very professional and quick to respond. The host they had selected for me, Krisztián, was very informative, friendly and helpful. He had planned the trip very well and in detail. He even managed to cover some tour spots which most of the local guides do not even mention e.g. Gül Baba's tomb, a short but steep walk from the Margaret Bridge (thanks for the work out Krisztián!). He also recommended a few very nice local eateries/restaurants. This tour really set the tone for my travels thereon. Many thanks to the team of City Unscripted and the host Krisztián.
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Richard,
Oct 2019
A really interesting tour of the Jewish quarter with lots of history and a visit to an orthodox Synagogue. Richard was really excellent - tremendously knowledgeable and informative, perhaps not surprisingly, given that he has a degree in history. He even managed to read some inscriptions in Hebrew! Another excellent tour with City Unscripted following others than have been equally good and all very reasonably priced. I am a big fan and it will be my first port of call at any new city.
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Christina,
Dec 2024
Our tour was personalized and very informative. She discussed cultural and historical significance of the food we tried. I would definitely recommend her tour to anyone visiting Budapest.
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William,
Dec 2024
Our guide, Balazs, was absolutely amazing! If I could rate this even higher than a ten, I would rate it a 20++++. He met us in the lobby of our hotel and we began our tour of Budapest. Personalization was perfect. We wanted our tour to include information about local culture and he delivered. When we ask ourselves "what are the best parts of our river cruise through Hungary, Austria and Germany" this personalized tour of Budapest always comes in at #1
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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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