Cultural & Theme Tours in Hungary

Enjoy an introduction to Budapest's language and landmarks with this 3-hour Hungarian class and walking tour combo. Begin your personalized class with a coffee or soda at a caf e, learning basic greetings from your instructor and how to order food and drinks. Then take a guided walk along Andrássy Avenue to see the iconic statues at Heroes' Square. Your instructor will answer any questions about Hungarian life and culture along the way.

Budapest's history and culture are rich and complex, but easily overlooked if sightseeing independently. This private full-day tour delves deeper than you could alone: covering not only the sights but Budapest's past, folklore, cuisine, and customs to give you a full picture of Hungary's capital and its people. View must-sees such as Buda Castle, Heroes' Square, and more; uncover their history, and feel free to tailor the itinerary around you.

Christmas season is the best way to celebrate the holiday season and, Budapest has one of the most beautiful celebration of Christmas in Europe. We will spend the time experiencing the magic of Budapest's Christmas streets and markets, while also learning about the Hungarian way of celebrating this time of the year. In our small group, you can enjoy a high level of interactivity and you are free to ask your guide anytime. In the middle of the tour, you are our guest for a mulled wine and some delicatable snacks. Feel yourself welcome to join to the Hungarian holy celebration.In this 4-hour special tour, we are going to be in the most beautiful and Christmasy areas of Budapest. This is a special winter edition tour so do not miss it

Budapest's many highlights can be difficult to tick off on limited time. Experience 2 top city experiences in 1 day on a tour of the iconic Hungarian Parliament, followed by a dinner cruise. Benefit from insights provided by your guide as you explore Parliament at a time that suits you, then conclude a busy day of sightseeing with dinner, drinks, and live Hungarian music as you cruise across the Danube.

Maximize your time in Budapest on a customizable 4-hour private driving tour.  After pickup from your hotel, join your private guide on a historical sightseeing tour across the entire city. You'll enjoy the major points of interest from the comfort of a private car.  Get a closer look at St. Stephen Basilica, the Royal Castle District, and more on foot as your guide narrates. The tour conveniently concludes at your hotel.

Explore the highlights of the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle District in Budapest on this small-group walking tour. With an historian guide, stroll around cobbled Castle Hill, Budapest's oldest quarter, as you learn about its occupation by different nations and invaders down the centuries. Visit the Castle complex and Matthias Church; admire baroque and Gothic townhouses and churches; and enjoy panoramic views from the Fisherman's Bastion. Morning and afternoon departures available, with entrance fees at own expense.

Discover the dark side of Budapest on this night time walking tour around Buda Castle and the castle district, where Hungarian kings once ruled and the country's vampire legends were born. Soak up the city's mystical atmosphere after the sun goes down as you explore empty streets, hearing stories about Budapest's landmarks, folklore and superstition.

Unravel the complicated history of communist Budapest and learn about life in Hungary during the Cold War era on this 3-hour walking tour. Visit the sites of important moments in history from Bem József Square to the People's Stadium; see the Soviet War Memorial on Freedom Square; and stroll down Dozsa György Street.

Recall the days of communist Budapest from 1949 to 1989 on this private walking tour. With your own historian guide, set off to discover sites associated with Hungary's socialist rule, sometimes called 'goulash communism.' Learn about daily life during the period, why Hungary was dubbed the 'happiest Soviet barrack,' and see monuments and buildings still resonant with the oppression of the time. Choice of morning or afternoon departure, with public transport fares at own expense.

With an historian guide in the lead, immerse yourself in Budapest's art nouveau architecture with stops around the city to see the city's finest examples. This private half-day walking tour ensures personalized attention and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

Take the best seats in the house for a Hungarian folk celebration on this 3-hour VIP folklore show experience in Budapest. Travel by private vehicle to the neo-baroque concert hall, and enjoy a guided tour before settling in VIP-category seats. Then, drink in the live music, songs, and dances of old Hungary. Your experience includes private return transfers, intermission Champagne, and more. Upgrade to add a 90-minute dinner cruise along the River Danube post-show.

The UNESCO-listed monuments and picturesque waterfront of Budapest have served as a backdrop to movies such as Evita, Underworld, Spy, and Munich. This private 3-hour tour will introduce you to the city's most famous film locations, including Budapest landmarks such as Gresham Palace, the Hungarian Parliament Building, Gozsdu Udvar, and the Opera House.

Learn about the history of Budapest in the second half of the 20th century on this private 3-hour walking tour around the Erzs ebetváros and Józsefváros districts. With a guide, you'll visit locations related to the city's Jewish community and Communist rule.

Experience Budapest's art nouveau landmarks on a small-group walking tour with an historian guide. Stop to see the city's art nouveau masterpieces, all graced with the decorative natural and folk motifs that characterized the early 20th-century architectural movement. Admire examples including the Royal Postal Savings Bank; learn about Hungary's celebrated exponent, Odon Lechner; and uncover the design and history behind each building. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, with public transport passes at own expense.

Dive head first into Budapest's Castle District on a small group sightseeing tour.  Over the course of three hours, your group of maximum six people will discover the history and secrets of the Castle District.  This is a chance to dig deeper than what you'd normally get on a massive group tour. Walking at a leisurely pace, you'll have plenty of opportunities to interact with your guide.

Rich in heritage - and now also full of trendy restaurants, bars, and boutiques - Budapest's Jewish Quarter is one of the city's most vibrant areas. Get to know the neighborhood on a seamless, private driving tour. Meet your guide at your hotel at a time that works best for you, and hop aboard your vehicle. You'll see the Great Synagogue (among the largest synagogues in the world), will visit the Jewish Museum, and will discover a number of other key landmarks.

Budapest's sights are spread over several districts, so seeing them can be tough on your feet. With this private tuk tuk tour, set your own itinerary with tips from your personal driver-guide, and then sit back and take in the sights and city's atmosphere from a soft-top 3-wheeler. Lastly, cap your explorations with goulash soup. A choice of departure times throughout the day and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

If guidebooks bore you, opt for an immersive Fools and Kings walking tour around the Castle District.  Follow your guide, as you go beyond historical dates and delve into the fascinating world of Budapest's medieval times.  Explore Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion, and more as you hear entertaining stories about the people attached to them. You'll even enjoy traditional cake and coffee at a local cafe.

Orientate yourself in a new city and discover its highlights on a private tour of Budapest. Benefit from the flexibility of a private tour to customize your itinerary according to your interests and arrange departure to suit you. Visit landmarks such as Vajdahunyad Castle, Sz echenyi Baths, and St Stephen's Basilica, exploring by foot and public transport for an immersive experience of the city.

Immerse yourself in communist-era history while exploring Memento Park in the company of a small group (15 people or fewer) and an historian guide. Spend a half-day learning about the rise and fall of communism in Budapest; a small group size means you'll have plenty of time to ask questions about the era.