Best Budapest Night Tours

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Top Budapest night tours and other experiences

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best Budapest night tours & experiences with locals

With its Baroque buildings and breathtaking boulevards that have earned it the nickname “the Paris of the East”, Budapest is beauty personified. It’s impossible to imagine that a city so striking by day could be as impressive by night – but Budapest only really starts showing off when the sun goes down and its world-famous nightlife hubs take center stage. A Budapest night tour with City Unscripted is the perfect way to skip the tourist traps and get right into the good stuff. You could spend your night ticking off the top 10 sights in your guidebook – or, with a local guide by your side, you could experience the Budapest nightlife scene exactly as the locals do!

Meet some of our Budapest local hosts

Agnes

Budapest

Cultural enthusiast and foodie with insider knowledge of Budapest’s rich history and vibrant arts scene.

Maria

Budapest

Richard

Budapest

Art and culture enthusiast with a deep understanding of Budapest's vibrant social scene, and a passion for exploring the city's Pest Centre and bar culture.

Krisztian

Budapest

Friendly and experienced local guide with insider knowledge of Budapest's vibrant nightlife, art scene, and diverse food culture, perfect for those looking to explore the city's dynamic social scene.

Balazs

Budapest

History buff and foodie with insider tips on Budapest’s stunning architecture, lively pubs, and charming coffee houses.

Discover Budapest by night

When the tourist traps empty out and the locals take back their city, Budapest really comes alive. On a Budapest night tour, you’ll be able to indulge in all the secret pastimes of the people who call the city home – and feel the true spirit of the city in the process. With a local guide by your side, you’ll discover the best things to do in Budapest at night that aren’t necessarily in your guidebook. Just pack your stamina and spend an unforgettable evening on a Budapest night tour exploring the hole-in-the-wall haunts and hidden gems where locals gather after hours.

Tourists enjoying a night out and the busy atmosphere of a ruin bar in Budapest

From high-octane to low-key

It’s no small feat, but the Budapest nightlife scene is known for being one of the best in all of Europe. With everything from tiny taverns and ramshackle ruin bars to sleek, sophisticated nightclubs, all revelers are equally rewarded on Budapest night tour. Maybe you’ll sip a drink at a rooftop bar high up in one of the city’s Art Nouveau masterpieces, dance the night away at a speaker-shaking nightclub, or perhaps you’re simply content to take a moonlit stroll, stopping for a pastry at a coffee house that only closes at midnight. Whatever your style, a Budapest night tour does the job.

Group of tourists enjoying drinks at a local guide's favorite watering hole in Budapest

A night in ruins

It’s impossible to talk about Budapest nightlife without bringing up Szimpla Kert, Hungary’s iconic nightlife spot housed in an old stove factory. Today, the party scene in the Hungarian capital is known for ruin bars just like Szimpla – nightclubs and drinking holes set up in dilapidated buildings. The eerily apocalyptic atmosphere of socialist-era decor makes for a night out that’s more than memorable. A Budapest night tour with us is the perfect time to explore the best of the city’s ruin bars, scoping out the bric-à-brac and sipping a cocktail at a mismatched table and chair.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Krisztian Wimmer is an excellent tour guide. Born and loves locally to Budapest he was fullnof historical knowledge & was so much fun to spend an afternoon with. We cant recommend him highly enough. Thank you Krisztian for all of your knowledge, company and fun spirit. Hope we can come back & see you again soon!

March 2025

Paul W
We had an amazing experience with our guide, Ange, during our trip to Budapest! Ange took us to some incredible spots, showcasing not only the popular attractions but also hidden gems off the beaten path. Her deep knowledge of the city's rich history truly brought Budapest to life, offering insights we would never have learned otherwise. She made sure the tour was both engaging and informative, with a personal touch that made the day even more enjoyable. We highly recommend Ange for anyone looking to explore Budapest.

March 2025

Marie-Louise M
He was so knowledgeable about the history of Budapest and Hungary as a whole. He tailored the tour to our interests and took us to a variety of places we would not have seen otherwise.

March 2025

Laura T
Wonderful personality and and incredibly well versed on all historical, cultural points

November 2024

Andrew M