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Life Under Communism" with optional visit to the House of Terror (opens in a new tab)

20 3 h

For nearly half of the 20th century, the Hungarian government was directed by the leadership of the Soviet Union, and the traces of decades of communism are still visible throughout the capital. Following an introductory conversation, we set off on a walking tour showcasing relics and memorials from the communist era that remain visible today. This tour is recommended for those interested in how communism functioned and who want to understand how Hungarian society responded to the country’s political, ideological, and administrative changes. The tour is available in three options with different routes. Every booking is tailored individually based on the outlined program, the selected option, and any personal requests.

from$156

Rudas Bistro Premium Brunch (opens in a new tab)

14 3 h

Come to the world-famous Rudas Thermal Bath and enjoy a full-day spa experience. Dine on a 3-course a'la carte and Chef's offer meal at the bistro and excite your taste buds with the international and local cuisine, while enjoying super panoramic views over the Danube River. Rudas Bistro is situated in the middle of the city, next to the Buda-side foot of the Elizabeth Bridge, with aspectacular view at the River Danube with its bridges and the city of Budapest. With Rudas Bistro’s brunch cards you can visit the 450 years old, world famous Rudas Thermal Bath which was built to relax and enjoy the power of the healthy Juventus spring stems from 1500 meters below and then taste local and international culinary specialities of Rudas Bistro. PREMIUM BRUNCH Includes: Entry with weekdays only full day ticket at Rudas Bath’s new wellness area, International Sauna World , panorama pool and 3 dishes (soup/main/dessert) of a’la carte or Chef's Offer at Rudas Bistro (drinks are not included)

from$102

Budapest Private Guided Tour with Memory Photos - Big(3hrs) (opens in a new tab)

58 3 h

Our local team offers a private guided tour with exciting histories, urban legends, Budapest recommendations and a photoshoot along the way! No stress, just enjoying the stories and the view! Our photographer will pay special attention to have your best moments captured. Our main goal is to give you a pleasant experience in the beautiful city! Here are some advantages of booking with us: -personalised experience -local recommendations -flexible guides and photographer -walkable distances -free photo editing You will get the photos taken during the tour within a day. You can select those you like the most and send them back for editing without any additional fee! Some of our previous works are available on our website and on Instagram as well!

from$158

Jewish Budapest Private City Walk (opens in a new tab)

36 4 h

Let’s walk around in the 7th District Jewish Quarter of Budapest and explore the rich history of the Hungarian Jewish Community. We also show you the changes that took place in the district since the 1990s and how it has become the bohemian quarter of the city regaining slowly its old character as well. On this tour, we visit the three historical synagogues: the Dohàny street, the Kazinczy Street Orthodox Synagogue and even the recently renovated Rumbach Street Synagogue. The tour will take you to other sites as well related to the turbulent history of the Jewish community living in this part of Budapest. We even take you down to the Shoes on the Danube Memorial near the Parliament building upon request. We also introduce you to other parts of the Jewish heritage we won't miss tasting our special and traditional Jewish pastry. P.S: Please note that if you would like to book a tour on Friday afternoon or Saturday, we cannot surely enter the Synagugoes due to their religious function.

from$324

Budapest Private City Tour by car in 3 hours - Best Sold (opens in a new tab)

49 3 h

Yes - we are locals and we work only with local tour guides Yes - we pay all the extra entry charges to restricted areas Yes - as we are a „small group tour company” we access to places where big tour operators not going Yes - we have all law required certifications and insurances. (Personal/Vehicle). All the guides and all the vehicles are certified! You will discover Budapest the most efficient way with us! You will get a local guide and a vehicle with a professional driver! They both know that Budapest is a spread out city ...It has big territories to cover! Their daily routine and experience is essential element In spending your time the most valuable way! In 3 hours you can get a intense and informative presentation of the local culture, history, buildings! The service happens door to door, so you can choose the location of the start and end of the tour! Free water set up is in our vehicles! Go for private tour and let us guide you the most pleasant way!

from$216

Budapest Danube Boat Party Cruise: Live DJ, Drinks & After-Party (opens in a new tab)

755 3 h

Budapest’s biggest weekend boat party sails every Friday and Saturday night past the city’s most famous views. Board in central Pest, grab a drink and dance on the Danube as a live DJ plays chart hits and house classics, with the Parliament, Buda Castle and Chain Bridge around you. Up to 400 travelers from around the world join each cruise, so it’s easy to arrive solo and leave with a crew. It’s a favorite for birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties and friends’ weekends. A professional photographer captures the night, and after you dock, a party bus takes you straight to Morrisons 2, one of Budapest’s biggest clubs, with skip-the-line entry. Pick the ticket that suits your night, from cruise-only to unlimited drinks with the after-party. Deciding tonight? Mobile tickets are confirmed instantly up to 2 hours before the event. Expect music, dancing and a young crowd (18+). Want a calmer sightseeing sail? Try our Sip & Sail Prosecco Cruise.

from$26.11

Budapest Opera House Tour with Live Concert (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h

Thanks to the combination of spectacular architecture, history, culture, and live music, the Budapest Opera House Tour is ideal for lovers of music, art, and architecture, for couples, families, and travelers looking for an elegant cultural experience in the heart of Budapest. The groups are composed of a maximum of 20 participants, to ensure a more pleasant and comfortable experience. Book your tour of the Budapest Opera House, choose your preferred language and live an unforgettable experience of history, architecture and live music.

from$66.98

Budapest Private 3-Hour City Tour – Must-See Highlights (opens in a new tab)

24 3 h

Discover Budapest your way on a fully private, flexible 3-hour city tour designed around your interests. Whether you want to see the city’s most iconic landmarks, explore hidden gems, admire its stunning architecture, or simply enjoy a comfortable overview of Budapest, this tour adapts completely to you. Travel in comfort with door-to-door service and a professional local guide who brings the city to life with stories, history, and local insights. Unlike standard group tours with fixed routes and schedules, this experience is fully customizable—start when and where you want, and focus only on what interests you most. Perfect for first-time visitors, short stays, or travelers who want a high-quality, stress-free introduction to Budapest.

from$386

Budapest Romantic Private Tuk Tuk Tour (opens in a new tab)

175 2 h

This is the time to write a new chapter in Your history! Spend two hours in a 2-seater TukTuk, in the picturesque city center, ride along the boulevards and avenues, be up close and personal with the most beautiful and charming landmarks of the Danube’s capital! You shall be captured by the atmosphere of this personal journeys through the incredible Budapest’s most romantic places. The cruise starts from the city’s heart, where small streets hide thousand secrets - than we show the magnificent view of the Danube, climb the Gellért hill and descent on hidden roads, pass the Buda Castle and its Garden, only before we slowly reach the panoramic Margaret Bridge and turn towards the city again.

from$111

Budapest Essentials Private Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems (opens in a new tab)

902 3 h

This 3-hour walking tour is perfect for visitors with limited time and for those who would like to get a good introduction to our city. During the tour we visit some of Budapest's most popular attractions - like the Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Parliament - as well as some lesser-known locations - Shoes on the Danube, Liberty Square etc. By the end of this tour you will be confident with public transport of Budapest as well as the must visit places, best restaurants and museums. WE ARE AVAILABLE ALL DAY BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 7:00 PM. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WOULD LIKE TO START THE TOUR!

from$125

Buda Castle Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone (opens in a new tab)

31 2 h

Explore the ancient Buda Castle with audioguide on your smartphone. Wander through the quaint streets and enjoy the city’s views at your own pace, without having to stick with a tour group. Highlights of the tour include: Royal Palace; Matthias Church; Fisherman's Bastion; The oldest café in Budapest; The first and last buildings on the hill. You will learn: How Hungarians found their homeland and the reasons behind their settlement here; The connection between the King of Hungary and Dracula; The Hungarian national costume’s journey to becoming a fashion trend across Europe; The stories of other notable Hungarians who have made significant contributions to the world. The tour features 26 points of interest, each accompanied by engaging audio commentary. Feel free to pause for a coffee break or explore a captivating side street at any time and return to the tour whenever you're ready to continue.

from$11.34

Budapest After Dark – Private Tour with Lights & Hidden Views (opens in a new tab)

19 2 h

Budapest is beautiful by day—but truly unforgettable at night. This private evening tour takes you through the city’s most iconic landmarks as they glow under atmospheric lighting, creating a completely different side of the Hungarian capital. From panoramic viewpoints to grand boulevards and UNESCO-listed landmarks, you’ll experience Budapest at its most magical hour—without the crowds, rush, or daytime chaos. Travel in comfort by private luxury vehicle with your personal guide, who not only shows you the best viewpoints but also brings the city’s stories to life. Perfect for first-time visitors, photographers, couples, and anyone who wants to see Budapest at its most romantic and cinematic. Optional stops for panoramic photo moments make this tour fully flexible and personalized to your interests.

from$386

Budapest Danube Bend Private Tour Lunch and Cruise (opens in a new tab)

47 8 h

The Danube Bend is a beautifully scenic riverside region that’s ideal for day trips. Enjoy the ’’Blue Danube” with stops in Visegrád, Esztergom and Szentendre. Esztergom: The center of the Catholic Church. Let's make an interior visit in the largest cathedral of Hungary. Visegrád: We drive up to the top of the hill to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the Danube valley. During some free time the main attractions of the town, the medieval fortress can be visited. Then a 3 course menu lunch with drinks is included in a typical restaurant with a unique panorama. We drive on to the artist's village of Szentendre. After getting around the baroque settlement have a great walk on the lovely narrow streets reaching the Danube. During some free time here you have the possibility to visit some museums or to do some souvenir shopping. At the return enjoy a 70 Min boat cruise from Szentendre ( May - September every year except Mondays and Tuesdays )

from$301

Accessible Budapest Tour (opens in a new tab)

6 4 h – 6 h

There are quite a few areas and venues in Budapest which are difficult to navigate for a disabled person, or people with a baby stroller or pushchair. We can adjust our general sightseeing trips to meet the needs of every member of a group. If there are wheelchair users or people with mobility difficulties, we can plan a route to avoid stairways and level differences. We know which monuments, restaurants and toilet facilities are fully accessible to disabled people, and those which are only partly or inaccessible without assistance. We can even organize an accessible minibus service for sightseeing if you book it with us in advance.

from$136

Budapest Danube Bend Full Day Tour with Lunch (opens in a new tab)

239 9 h 30 min

We invite you for a scenic tour to the ‘cradle of Hungary’ to merge in history! We take a ride to the former royal towns of Hungary. In Esztergom from Cathedral Hill you can enjoy the best view opening onto the river and to Slovakia. You may visit the Cathedral, the largest Roman Catholic church of Hungary. We cross the river and the border to Slovakia to have the stunning view from the opposite side. We proceed to Visegrád, the heart of the Danube Bend, where we will treat you with 3-course lunch. Our restaurant overlooks the river bend and the famous castle that was once a seat of the Hungarian kings. We pass by Solomon Tower, once the prison of Count Dracula. The tour continues to Szentendre. Explore the town of artists and arts, famous for its museums, bars, cafés and boutiques. Return by boat is available between May 1st and September 27th. Return by bus is available between April 1st and May 20th, and from September 11th to October 31st on Wednesdays.

from$124

Private Tour of Communist Era Budapest (opens in a new tab)

7 7 h – 10 h

Take an all-encompassing and unique roundtrip of communist Budapest and get to know Hungary's capital city from a completely different angle! This one-day private tour for 1 to 7 people — perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, or small groups — features numerous interesting stops, uncovering hidden gems from Hungary’s communist past and key sites of the 1956 revolution against communist rule, where no other tour operator is likely to take you. Beyond the regular communist round of the inner city, you'll explore lesser-known yet fascinating architectural gems of the era and then venture to the suburbs where communism truly thrived. Tour the communist housing estates, and explore the Csepel Iron and Metal Works, a crucial communist industrial stronghold. And have a drink in a communist era coffee house (presszó)! The tour culminates at Memento Park, an open-air museum preserving Budapest's iconic communist statues, offering a powerful reflection on Hungary's turbulent past.

from$275

Budapest Private Historical walking tour with Parliament Option (opens in a new tab)

5 4 h

Take an informative private city walking tour with a perfect guide. Explore the neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building,visit the National Assembly hall, and Holy Crown inside. Enjoy a more personal tour experience on this private trip and explore the city by public transportation. Admire the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle area and stunning views from the Fisherman’s Bastion Hear about the 1,000-year history of Hungary’s capital from the professional guide inside the Parliament building (tickets included)Parliament interior tour is audioguided and NOT private! This professional sightseeing tour makes the perfect introduction for the first time visitor to Budapest. This informative tour includes the following sights: City Park – Heroes Square, Zoo, Circus, Széchenyi Bath, Vajdahunyad Castle Andrássy Street -Opera house St. Stephen’s Basilica , Parliament (inside) ,Chain bridge Castle area - Matthias Church, Fishermen’s Bastion

from$182

Budapest Private Jewish Heritage Tour with Hotel Pickup (opens in a new tab)

36 5 h

Taking a private Jewish heritage tour ensures a thorough visit to the points of interest with your very own professional guide. Start the tour whenever you want, including sights of your preference. Take a walk through the former ghetto, the historical Jewish Quarter of Budapest, visit the largest functioning synagogue of Europe in addition to other monumental ones, witness the everyday life of the still active and lively area with numerous kosher shops, restaurants and monuments representing the events of the past, and honoring the deeds of well-known and nameless heroes. Pickup a tiny bit of information on each corner, and combine it with the general knowledge of Budapest granted to you through the guide, and during the visit to the Jewish Museum.

from$182

Buda Castle: History Walking Tour with Royal Cake Tasting (opens in a new tab)

79 2 h 2 min

Explore Buda Castle on a guided walking tour. Uncover rich Hungarian history through stories and legends; enjoy a slice of iconic Dobos Torta from the era of Empress Sisi, Hungary’s most famous queen. Enjoy a richly detailed historical walking tour paired with a taste of one of Hungary’s most iconic desserts—the beloved Dobos torta, still cherished by locals today. This is no ordinary cake: it features six layers of soft sponge, filled with rich chocolate buttercream, and finished with a signature caramel topping. As part of your experience, you’ll discover how this famous dessert became a favorite of Empress Sisi—often regarded as Hungary’s most iconic (and famously admired) queen who once used to reside at the very Buda Castle! This is a visit to the royal palace with a real royal treat therefore!

from$22.70

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