Budapest Day Tour with a Local: Personalized & Private, See the City Unscripted

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Budapest as you would if you were visiting a friend who lived there, someone who knows their city, and you, inside out! Whether you want to tick the most famous attractions off your bucket list or discover an off the beaten path local neighbourhood, your local will create a personalised experience just for you. See the highlights, immerse yourself in Hungarian culture and live like a local for a day as you stroll through the city, discovering its rich and diverse history and indulging in the dishes that Budapest is famed for. Ditch the guidebook, and with your host by your side to navigate, skip the tourist traps and see the real Budapest like a local!

What's Included

Private and personalised experience
8 hours with a Local Host
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a walking tour. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. This is a private walking experience. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

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Meeting point

This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed. Your host will meet you in front of the Lutheran Church on Deák Ferenc Square. The church is on the east side of the square, with a clear entrance and a distinctive façade.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Buda Castle (Pass by)

    Every experience is private and personalized. Your local host will plan an itinerary for you based on your interests and on the other activities you have planned for your trip. The host might suggest starting your itinerary at Buda Castle. This is a great place to learn about Hungarian history as well as to see the city from above and get some general orientation.

    Admission ticket free
  • Fisherman's Bastion (Pass by)

    You can choose to swing by the Fishermen's Bastion. We recommend visiting this attraction in your own time if you wish and your host can help you to book tickets and give you more recommendations on things to do and see during your stay. There are many classical music and jazz concerts, opera, etc that run all year round and you can ask your host to help you find the best ones and get these booked.

    Admission ticket free
  • Matthias Church (Pass by)

    Check out this beautiful church which is so unique in style and history. Ask your host to take a postcard perfect picture of you in front of the church!

    Admission ticket free
  • Szechenyi Lanchid (Pass by)

    Descend towards the Danube and cross the iconic 1800s suspended Chain Bridge. Learn about the history and legends behind it, and what makes the Lanchid one of the most important bridges in the whole of Europe. Tip! Ask your host to tell you about the tongues of the lions.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hungarian Parliament Building (Pass by)

    Once in Pest, we'd recommend to check out briefly the area around the Parliament where you can learn about modern Hungarian history. You can also ask your host to help you to book a guided tour of the palace for one of the following days, if you're interested in seeing the lavishly decorated rooms.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
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Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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