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Ease into Budapest with an authentic, flavor-packed journey through the iconic Central Market Hall. This tour blends local food with real stories and history. We begin with traditional sausages and salamis, uncovering how paprika shaped Hungarian cuisine. A welcome shot of pálinka warms things up before we sample pickles, regional cheeses, and sweet local pastries. We finish with a generous cured meat tasting. Through the tour, we walk across the Central Market Hall, learning about it's history, location and relevance to the city's history.
Along the way, you’ll meet longtime market vendors, hear how dishes evolved through war, communism, and tradition, and learn why food is still at the heart of Hungarian identity. It’s a relaxed, personal experience that connects you to the city through its most meaningful flavors.
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Meeting and pickup
We meet at the front of the Central Market Hall's main entrance, outside, opposite of the Burger King
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1Central Market Hall
Ease into Budapest with our market tour that goes beyond the usual. We’ll take you through the iconic Central Market Hall, stopping at our favorite stalls to sample cured meats, sausages, salamis, pickles, and traditional sweets. Along the way, we share local stories, history, and real insights into Hungarian life and food culture. It’s relaxed, personal, and a perfect way to get your bearings in the city. Most guests say it’s one of the highlights of their trip—come see why!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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