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Take a journey through time on this private architecture tour of Budapest. From regal Austro-Hungarian facades to sleek Bauhaus buildings and socialist-era blocks, discover how the city's skyline tells the story of its complex past and vibrant present—with a passionate local by your side.

Destination

Budapest, Hungary

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Magyar

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the entrance of the hotel - Budapest to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Architectural Highlights

   Marvel at the layers of Budapest's architectural timeline as you take in iconic landmarks like the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Basilica, and the Hungarian Parliament building. Your local host will guide you through the city’s most striking buildings and share how each one reflects the spirit of its time

4. Hidden Details

   Beyond the grand façades lie hidden gems—quiet courtyards, overlooked Art Nouveau flourishes, and functionalist buildings with fascinating backstories. Your host will uncover these subtle treasures and show you a side of Budapest that’s often missed, even by locals.

5. Stories in Stone

   Every building has a tale to tell. From imperial ambitions to modernist ideals, your local host will bring the city’s architectural heritage to life with compelling stories, surprising insights, and historical anecdotes that turn walls into narratives

6. Tailored to your Taste

   Whether you're drawn to Neo-Gothic spires, Art Nouveau curves, or Bauhaus simplicity, this tour can be shaped around your personal interests. Your host will adjust the route and focus to match your curiosity—so you get a deeper, more meaningful connection to Budapest’s architectural soul

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Tom

(About local Beata)

5 July 2025

Beata was a great guide who taught us a lot about Hungarian food (since it was a food tour.) She found us easily and made sure we didn’t get too hot in the above normal temperatures. She also shared her love of Budapest and her life with us, which was wonderful. Her English was great and very understandable. Afterwards, we wished that we had spent more time with her talking about life in Hungary. We would recommend her as a guide without any reservations. Knowledgeable, charming guide in Budapest

Ralph🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Emoke)

5 July 2025

Our tour with Emoke was one of the true highlights of our time in Budapest. With her warm personality, deep local knowledge, and an eye for detail, she made the city come alive in a way no guidebook ever could. guided us through the city with ease and passion – from iconic landmarks like the Chain Bridge and the Great Synagogue to charming backstreets and hidden gems we’d never have discovered on our own. She didn’t just show us buildings – she shared the stories, history, and local culture behind them in a way that was engaging and personal. Her recommendations for food, sights, and cultural tips were spot-on and really enriched the rest of our stay. If you want to experience Budapest not just as a tourist, but through the eyes of someone who truly loves and understands the city, a tour with Emoke is the way to go. It was personal, insightful, and absolutely memorable – highly recommended!You Are Going to Experience It All

Joyce

(About local Emoke)

1 July 2025

sally🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Andras)

24 June 2025

Andras was a very in formative guide during our walk through the castle district. He was easy to talk to and readily shared his knowledge about the area and other aspects of life in Budapest. Thanks for a great morning out! It is so much better to be on a private tour than on a large group tour. A wonderful walk

Leung🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Emoke)

20 June 2025

We had 2 day tours with Emoke for 4 hours each day to tour around the city of Budapest. We started at the Heroes Square where Emoke introduced the 14 kings and warriors with the sculptures enacted there. She gave us a great introduction of history to the rest of the tour. We enjoyed the two day tour with her. She was patient, and clearly knowledgeable about the ancient past of Hungary, Buda and Pest and also communist time and the period it was liberated. We thank Emoke for her dedication and she even forgot the time was up for the tour until I reminded her after almost 30min...Passionate about Badapest History

Ella🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Emoke)

19 June 2025

Emoke went out of her way to meet me at my hotel and brought me around the city to get a good orientation of my neighborhood and as well as some important sights. Thanks Emoke! A great start to my trip

Emily

(About local Emoke)

19 June 2025

Emoke was lovely during our 3 hour tour of Buda Castle with the right balance interesting history and stories and a scavenger hunt type of game to keep the kids (11 year olds) engaged. Communication was great and very flexible to see what most interested us. Highly recommend! Wonderful Buda Castle Tour

Charles🇺🇸 United States

(About local Beata)

18 June 2025

The central market was money and it just kept getting better. Beata (aka B) was knowledgeable , efficient, and a great host. We got a great taste of Budapest w many recs for other activities as well-just wish our stay was longer! Thx B! B stands for 'the Bomb'

Mohamed🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Emoke)

14 June 2025

Emoke was very friendly and definitely had extensive knowledge of Budapest. The tour was great and we managed to see all the places we wanted to and learned a lot about the history of the city. Overall it was an excellent experience.Great Experience

Sean

(About local Andras)

8 June 2025

Andras, I can't thank you enough for the time we spent exploring the city together. I was truly captivated by your incredible insights and the depth of your knowledge—it made the experience so much more enriching. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment!Excellent Tour for the first timers...

Iain🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Beata)

6 June 2025

We had an informative and enjoyable half day with Beata. Historic facts and places combined with quirky gems and food and bar stops. A great overview and would recommend to anyone on their first visit.Half day city tour in Budapest with Beata

Cara

(About local Emoke)

3 June 2025

Emoke is friendly and well-spoken. She knows her subject really well so the tour was interesting and thorough. Emoke provided a wonderful Sissi tour

Jerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

31 May 2025

We booked Emoke for a 5-hour tour of Budapest. It was our last day of a two week trip through Eastern Europe, so 5 hours might have been a bit too aggressive. Nonetheless, we hung in there with Emmy and were rewarded with an incredible amount of information, presented at a pace that allowed us to absorb it all. We had a prior excursion provided by our cruise company. We asked Emmy to plan our time together without repeating our previous itinerary. She did a great job, showing us some interesting parts of Budapest that helped us understand Hungary's complex and long history. We also appreciated that she didn't just leave us in the middle of a foreign city, but rather took us back to our hotel via the Metro and tram. Thanks for a great day, Emoke.Great history lesson

michelle.lopus

(About local Emoke)

29 May 2025

We recently took a 3 hour food tour around Budapest with Emoke. Our group of 4 adults loved the time we spent with her. She shared some history and culture of Budapest with us and we felt like we had a better knowledge of the city when we left her. All the food tastings were delicious and we appreciated getting to try so many local treats in a short time.We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Emoke!

Karen

(About local Andras)

28 May 2025

Andras took us on an interesting tour that showed contrasts of the old and newer more popular parts of Budapest. He is so knowledgeable and really fitted the experience around what our interests were. We loved it and learned lots about the country and its people. Budapest is busy with traffic but we felt safe following Andras along the roads and cycle paths. We’re all in our fifties and haven’t cycled for years but it’s made us keen to start cycling again! Brilliant tour

celestesa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

26 May 2025

We enjoyed every minute of our tour and Emoke’s excellent insight and comments regarding Hungarian history. We highly recommend Emoke and this tour. Excellent tour

Peter🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Beata)

26 May 2025

My wife and I had arrived earlier in the afternoon, and had a scheduled a tour with Bea in the early evening. She was the perfect introduction to Budapest, helping to orient us both on the major sites and on some of the nooks and crannies - the lessor known sites - and enabling us to navigate our way around for the balance of our visit. She also took the time to explain the history, giving us a deeper appreciation of what we were seeing. Would highly recommend her as your guide! The Perfect Introduction!

Amanda

(About local Beata)

25 May 2025

Sorry Beata, since you had a last minute conflict. I so appreciate you referring me to Nick. He was fabulous! We covered just the places I wanted and he was very knowledgeable about Budapest and its history. Such a wonderful experience. Review for Nick

Poul Erik🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Emoke)

22 May 2025

We had a nice and informative walk in central Budapest starting in Pest and ending in Buda. She is a very friendly, helpful and flexible person, and has my full recommendations.Nice walking tour en central Budapest

Catherine

(About local Andras)

19 May 2025

Eric🇺🇸 United States

(About local Andras)

18 May 2025

We had the best day! Andras provided excellent information, beautiful sites, and lots of entertainment. We definitely saw things that we never would have found on our own. Thank you Andras for such a lovely time!Excellent!

Unknown

(About local Andras)

18 May 2025

Andres was amazing. Ten out of ten

Liv🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Emoke)

16 May 2025

I had booked the tour months in advance and had told Emoke in a personal message what we like and are interested in (like not so much modern art, but love history, etc). Not only was she very approachable and always fast to respond beforehand, she also prepared a tailored tour - just for us. With a lot of patience, dedication, humor and depth she guided us through Budapests city center showing us hidden jewels, while giving us a unique view and experience in this beautiful city. I can’t recommend walking with her highly enough!! Today we visited again many of the paces she showed us yesterday. And we visited St István Basilica and St Matthias church as well as the palace and we remembered many of the anecdotes and good to knows she told us. Restaurant Retek it is tonight. With wonderfully positive spirits, inspired by the Hungarian national pride, colorful fabrics, fine porcelain and the heroic stories of the Huns. Bravo to you Emoke - thank you a million for the unfortunate experience <3 We loved it, awesome Emoke

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

12 May 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of spending two full days exploring Budapest with Emoke, and it was an unforgettable experience. She was amazing—an incredible storyteller who truly brought the city’s history to life. Her deep knowledge, engaging personality, and passion for Budapest made every stop meaningful. Thanks to her, we feel like we not only saw the city, but truly got to know its culture and spirit. Highly recommend! Fantastic! Wonderful! 10+++

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

12 May 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of spending two full days exploring Budapest with Emoke, and it was an unforgettable experience. She was amazing—an incredible storyteller who truly brought the city’s history to life. Her deep knowledge, engaging personality, and passion for Budapest made every stop meaningful. Thanks to her, we feel like we not only saw the city, but truly got to know its culture and spirit. Highly recommend!Wonderful! 10+ The BEST!

Harry & Virginia🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Andras)

11 May 2025

Andras was happy to adapt the tour itinerary to meet our preferences and preferred pace. He is very friendly and knowledgeable about Budapest and its history.

Riley

(About local Emoke)

4 May 2025

Emoke was an excellent guide and shared so much detail about the very rich history of Budapest and Hungary. We loved every moment! Great historical tour

Riley

(About local Beata)

3 May 2025

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Beata was a wonderful guide! From the Great Market Hall to the Jewish quarter and everything in between, she was so knowledgable and brought us to many places that we would have otherwise overlooked. We left with full bellies and hearts. Thanks, Beata! Must do!

Grant🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Emoke)

1 May 2025

This was an excellent way to learn abut this incredible person and her influence in Hungary. Sisi is revered here in Hungary and this door really helps you to appreciate why this is the case. Emoke is a fantastic guide, full of information, flexible in her approach and has a great customer focus. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough with Emoke. Excellent tour - high;y recommended

Janel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

30 April 2025

Emoke was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was very willing to tailor the tour according to our interests. Lovely tour

Allison🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Beata)

30 April 2025

My husband and I enjoy a terrific tour with Beata, Highlights and Hidden Gems in Budapest yesterday. Beata is very knowledgeable, engaging and made our tour great fun. We would recommend her highly. Magnificent Tour

5jdt6j48mk

(About local Emoke)

29 April 2025

Emmy (Emoke) gave an informative, passionate, knowledgeable and articulate overview of Hungarian and Budapest history in just 3 hours. Emmy was a delightful guide and representative of Hungary.Hungarian History & Highlights in 3 hours

Philip🇺🇸 United States

(About local Beata)

29 April 2025

Beata is absolutely outstanding. Her English is perfect and her knowledge and insights of and about Budapest is superb. You will see things that you never knew existed while getting an outstanding explanation of Hungary’s and Budapest’s rich history. Walking the streets and riding the subway lets you get up close a personal with the city. Too often, tourists just ride a bus and see buildings past by in a blur. We got to see some areas that only the true locals know and came away loving Hungary, its people, and its culture…all thanks to Beata. When you are in the city, be sure to book her for a tour. You will be glad you did!! Truly exceptional.The ONLY Way to experience Budapest

William🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Emoke)

29 April 2025

Our first ever personal walking tour and it was superb. Emoke was such a fantastic guide - knowledgeable, proud of her City and culture and more than happy to tailor the tour to our specific requirements 😎💙 Loved it! Amazing experience!

Ken

(About local Emoke)

27 April 2025

Emoke was great. Right on time, very informative about history of Budapest and Hungary. Also very open in regard to every day life during communism and since. Great chooses for authentic Hungarian food which all were delicious. Perspective from a native

Anita🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

27 April 2025

Emoke knows the neighborhoods of Budapest and the local foods of Budapest. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about the present as well as sharing her stories of the past. So much food, so many stories, an absolutely wonderful afternoon. Delicious Informative Walking Tour

Byron

(About local Emoke)

24 April 2025

Emoke was a great food guide. Not only was she very knowledgeable about her beautiful city, Budapest, but she also took us to some great places to try the tastes of Budapest! It was nice to hear her stories and learn all the history. She is very proud of her home. Every place we went, we definitely got enough food. I would highly recommend this food tour and Emoke. You will not be disappointed!A great food tour

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(About local Emoke)

21 April 2025

Emoke was the guide that combined anything you could expect : deep knowledge for the past of the city and its history , very explanatory , full of energy and very polite . Getting to know Budapest through her eyes might gave me a sense of understanding Hungarian people as well , and that was also nice . Would definitely recommend her A stunning day with Emoke

Cari🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Beata)

18 April 2025

We did a food tour with Beata, and she was absolutely fantastic. She took us to a wonderful mix of unique hidden gems and classic local spots, each offering delicious and authentic food. We had such an enjoyable time—Beata is incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and made the experience both fun and informative. Highly recommend!Wonderful Food Tour!

John

(About local Beata)

18 April 2025

We have traveled often and are generally independent explorers. But wanted to try a small guided tour, to get more history and background about Budpest. Wow ... it was more than we ever hoped for! Beata was a wonderful guide -- friendly, informative, pleasant conversation, a delight in every way. My wife and I had a great experience, and we came away knowing much more about the City and able to plan for an another full day of exploring tomorrow (based on suggestions and background from Beata). I am a convert to private tours. And very grateful to Beata. Don't hesitate ... it's absolutely worth it.What a superb experience!

Emma🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Andras)

15 April 2025

We had the most wonderful afternoon with Andras, eating our way around Budapest. Andras was the perfect choice for us - we have an 18 year-old fascinated with history and politics so Andras’ knowledge and expertise was just what we’d hoped for. He made us feel like we were just friends he was showing around his city, and we were more than happy to be guided by him. Andras took us to the best spots and we loved every one - he even managed to get a picky 13 year old to try everything (almost). Thank you Andras! A Wonderful Tour

Sarah🇶🇦 Qatar

(About local Beata)

8 April 2025

I recently had an incredible three-hour adventure exploring Budapest’s with Beata as my local guide. She personalized the tour to perfectly match my interests and even went out of her way to accommodate my requests. Along the way, she recommended some must-visit spots that truly enriched the experience. Beata’s passion, care, and warm personality made the day even more memorable. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone visiting Budapest to request Beata as their local guide.Unforgettable Tour with the Wonderful Bea

Sally🇺🇸 United States

(About local Beata)

7 April 2025

We had such a great evening with Beata! She was so informative and fun plus she introduced us to so many delicious Hungarian dishes and beverages. We enjoyed our time with her so much!!Excellent food tour with great guide!

Tracy

(About local Emoke)

4 April 2025

We had a fantastic morning with Emoke, we covered a large area and it was very interesting. She was knowledgeable and charming. Thank you Emoke

Stefan🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Emoke)

29 March 2025

Hi Emoke, thanks again for the Wonderful tour. You showed me the historical Monuments of Budapest with Emotion, Knowledge and Passion. you are proud of your Country, i can feel this and this makes you credible. you are Always a recommendation for tourists in Budapest. Best regards from StefanWonderful tour

Richard 🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Andras)

28 March 2025

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Emoke)

14 March 2025

Emoke did a sterling job in making a very rainy day into an interesting, informative and thoroughly enjoyable three hour trip around the amazing sights of Budapest. She was a star in very trying conditions.Rainy day

Joe

(About local Beata)

14 March 2025

Beata worked hard to give us a wonderful two days of the highlights of Budapest . A first day was a five hour tour where we went slowly and saw the highlights. She explained history, architecture, and with infectious enthusiasm, made us feel right at home in her city. The second day was a fantastic tour lasting little over three hours of the cuisine of the Hungarian culture. This worked out very well, and was extremely filling. Overall,Beata is an experienced, charming, and flexible guide. Whatever you desire to see, she will find a way, and make it most enjoyable. When we return again , I will seek her out for another glorious day.Wonderful two days.

Stephen

(About local Emoke)

6 March 2025

Emoke was both informative and friendly.A lovely lady.Had a great afternoon of snacks and drink and really enjoyed the casual approach.Lots of food and was happy we had skipped breakfast as we couldn't have finished all the lovely treats.Would recommend Emoke to anyone looking to encounter a look at the food and history of Budapest.Top class and very enjoyable.........and filling. Great introduction to Budapest

Lisa

(About local Beata)

19 February 2025