BUDAPEST
The best of it, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular shopping 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“We had such a wonderful day with our group and Birdie. We learned so much and had so many laughs. New friends were made!”
Budapest market-to-tavern food tour with 14+ Hungarian tastings, goulash, lángos, chimney cake, and wine pairings in 3 hours.
“This was such a great tour. We had many different foods, the chicken dish was almost a full meal! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I was solo and loved that the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed.”
Taste Hungarian classics at Budapest’s Central Market Hall with a German guide: salami, paprika, cheese, pickles, Unicum, and digital guides.
“Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have more knowledge of the Hungarian culinary history. Guide spoke very clear and was very friendly. She explained everything in detail. Tasted wine, cold cuts, honey and traditional sweets.”
Hands-on Hungarian cooking in Budapest: a 3-course class with wine and optional market tour, ending with strudel and a fun cultural chat.
“We booked the market tour and cooking class. Brigi was very informative and patient with us. Food and wine was delicious and got to bring back extra strudel. Would definitely book again.”
Market tastings and a hands-on Hungarian cooking class in Budapest, with wine, pálinka, and a recipe pack to take home.
“Our guide, Emese, was amazing. She knew all the best spots to show us, the history and the best foods to try before the class. She was kind throughout the whole 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.
“Best experience!! Highly recommended. Ildy was FABULOUS!! The experience was intimate and personal. The market tour was so informative. The meal was 4 course and so authentic and tasty. So many flavours by and washed down with local wines and other beverages. Can not say enough! Ask for Ildy!”
Chef-led private tasting tour at Budapest Great Market Hall with langos, strudel, cured meats, pickles, desserts, and optional homemade palinka.
“We took a wonderful tour of the food markets in Budapest. He was quite knowledgeable about the market itself, the items sold, and, more importantly, the various types of foods. We tasted local meat, pickles, langosh, strudel, and candies. It was a quick two hours and we highly recommend it.”
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 was great! She took us on a quick tour of the market then we cabbed to her kitchen for a fabulous cooking class. She is very knowledgeable and a great teacher for all levels of cooking experience. We would defintely take the class again.”
A guided gourmet walk through Budapest’s Great Market Hall with regional tastings, local shopping tips, and culture in about 2 hours.
“Definitely book this tour! If you just walked thru this market you would see so many things, but you would miss out on the details. The Hungarian diet much different than USA. Fascinating and strange! Our guide was a young local woman, Ilsa I think was her name. She was funny, patient and so knowledgeable!…”
Budapest Christmas markets with St. Stephen’s Basilica video mapping, Danube night walk, and chimney cake tastings on a small-group tour.
“Stephan was an excellent guide. Saw and learned so much more than just the Christmas markets. Definitely recommend”
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.
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