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The best of it, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular markets tours in Budapest. The ones worth building an afternoon around, with prices, run times and who you book through.
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, cook classic dishes like lecsó and dumplings, taste palinka and wine, then eat together.
Most Popular“Wonderful group - great market tour - and super tasty food. Will make again and the kids liked it too!”
Budapest market-to-tavern food tour with 14+ Hungarian tastings, goulash, lángos, chimney cake, and wine pairings in 3 hours.
“I did this tour with my partner and had an awesome time learning about Budapest‘s food and history. Sofia was an amazing guide and host, answering all our questions and getting to know each of us well. Samplings included baked sausages, wine, goulash, chicken, beer, and (my personal favorite, which I ate too much of)…”
Taste Hungarian classics at Budapest’s Central Market Hall with a German guide: salami, paprika, cheese, pickles, Unicum, and digital guides.
“Superb afternoon learning about Hungarian food and food traditions, tasting some salami, cheeses, honey, pickles, strudel, and even a famous Hungarian chocolate bar. Gabor, our guide, was lively and fun, throwing in lots of asides to help us understand context and history. We tasted some interesting wines as well as famous spirits as well. Great…”
Hands-on Hungarian cooking in Budapest: a 3-course class with wine and optional market tour, ending with strudel and a fun cultural chat.
“Bernadette was incredible! My husband and 2 adult children greatly enjoyed this class. The instructor was easy to follow and I learned so much! We will definitely make this dish at home. Please consider taking this class and learning about the culture.”
Market tastings and a hands-on Hungarian cooking class in Budapest, with wine, pálinka, and a recipe pack to take home.
“George was fantastic and I loved the whole experience. It was very easy to provide me with a vegetarian experience. Overall a really lovely day!”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, cook a 4-course Hungarian lunch, and taste wine and pálinka with a chef in a small group.
“The market was so incredible to visit. The history of the building and the old photos was fascinating. Our time cooking and learning new recipes was so worth it to have a special lunch.”
Chef-led private tasting tour at Budapest Great Market Hall with langos, strudel, cured meats, pickles, desserts, and optional homemade palinka.
“If you're looking to do something different from a usual sightseeing tour, go round the market with Andrew. He is very knowledgeable and you can see so much more with a local. We sampled local food, pickles, learnt about local porcelain and embroidery. We were not disappointed.”
40-minute German guided food tour in Budapest’s Central Market Hall with cold tastings: paprika, cheese, honey, salami and more.
“Es war wunderbar, sehr lehrreich und eines der Highlights unseres Urlaubs! Vielen lieben Dank für den Einblick in eure kulinarische Kultur ☺️”
Shop Central Market Hall, cook classic Hungarian dishes with Chef Marti, then sit down for a 3-course meal with wine.
“Marti is an excellent tour guide and instructor. We had a thorough of the market and then she showed us how to make a delicious dinner. High recommend.”
A guided gourmet walk through Budapest’s Great Market Hall with regional tastings, local shopping tips, and culture in about 2 hours.
“Great honest experience with a lot of local knowledge Our guide was very interesting and informative Definitely recommend”
Budapest Christmas markets with St. Stephen’s Basilica video mapping, Danube night walk, and chimney cake tastings on a small-group tour.
“The tour guide was great. She did her very best but the Christmas Market was extremely crowded so we couldn't enjoy it as much as we hoped. She was very accommodating and knowledgable. The light show on the St. Steven's Basilica was a pleasant surprise.”
Enjoy Budapest’s Christmas markets with a guide, plus included mulled wine and chimney cake across iconic squares and landmarks.
“Very personable and passionate guide. Highly recommended for those looking for a friendly face and a great resource to explore the area”
Hunt antiques and communist-era relics at Budapest’s Ecseri Flea Market with a guide, coffee and lángos in a private trip.
“My guide Barnas Kovecs made it fun. There are hardly any vendors on Thursday and the ones that do come are after 11:00 AM. A bit disappointed given the cost.”
2.5-hour Budapest Christmas Market walking tour with tastings, Hungarian traditions, chimney cake, mulled wine, marzipan, and a coffee stop.
Shop Budapest’s Central Market, taste Hungarian snacks, then cook a 3-course meal with chef, palinka, wine, and recipes in a small group.
“I had a wonderful time learning about the market, Hungarian foods, and cooking techniques from this class. All my questions about different types of foods and how people eat were answered, we had such a lovely lunch, and I can't wait to go home and make Paprikash for my family. A highlight of my trip…”
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