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As the sun sets, Budapest comes alive in a whole new way. The heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to disappear. This is the perfect time to explore the city’s famous ruin bars on a private tour with a local! Discover the unique vibe, quirky décor, and buzzing nightlife that make these bars truly special — an authentic Budapest experience after dark.

Destination

Budapest, Hungary

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Magyar, Français

Included

• Private guide
• 3 local drinks
• Lángosh snack

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 Getto Gulyas - 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. Illuminated Highlights

   With daylight coming to an end, Budapest lights by the sunset and street lights. With a spotlight on the Jewish Quarter, check out how different Szimpla Kert, Mazel Tov and more look from day to night offering another perspective of Budapest

4. Take it Easy

   As the sun sets, the tourist crowds take a break, and the city goes back to its local filled atmosphere. Take in the local hustle and bustle as you move from stop to stop in a relaxed manner - in the evening, Budapest it’s for you, and the locals

5. The Grand Finale

   For a night to remember, your local host has left a great stop ‘til last. Whether it is a panoramic view of Budapest with a sunset in the background or a stop at a lively local hotspot for a fröccs, your tour will end on a high note!

6. Where the Locals Go

   Keep your night going after saying goodbye to your host - there’s plenty of fun things to do in Budapest at night! Your local host will share with you up to date recommendations of where to go, what to do, and where to grab a bite after hours

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

david🇺🇸 United States

(About local Andras)

23 July 2025

We arrived in Budapest without knowing more than the basic information about it. We only had two days in Budapest and we decided to make the most of our tour so we hired Andras for 5 hours which wound up being closer to 5 1/2 hours. He loved every minute. Andras is truly a local. He was born and raised in Budapest. He is very knowledgeable, energetic and friendly. He was able to read us pretty well and took us to all the interesting places and then some. We were very happy with our experience. Great introduction to Budapest

Paul

(About local Zsuzsi)

18 July 2025

Zsuzsi was a great guide and spent a Saturday afternoon giving me exactly the overview of the city I was looking for. She was a very pleasant conversationalist and knew much about local history and culture. We had a wonderful lunch next to the skating rink and palace and then proceeded to tour much of the Old Town by car. It was a very nice afternoon and I had a good idea of what places I wanted to return to in order to explore in more detail. I would definitely recommend Zsuzsi to others visiting Budapest.Great afternoon

Theresa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Andras)

17 July 2025

My daughter and I loved our time with Andras. He was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Hungary and eager to share his knowledge with us. He took us to three stops, each one was a unique experience. His wine choices were excellent. Andras was easy going and fun to talk to. We would definitely recommend touring with him. Wine, Wisdom and Whimsy

Kathryn

(About local Nicholas)

16 July 2025

Nick managed to pack so much into our morning, showing us around Buda & Pest. It felt like he really tailored our tour to things most interesting to us. We would never have managed so much on our own. A truly fascinating morning. Great morning in Budapest

Laurel

(About local Zsuzsi)

8 July 2025

I can highly recommend Zsuzsi . She took my husband and I on a tour to the 3 main towns of the Danube Bend. She was very easy to work with and was very personable. She had wonderful suggestions on things to do in each town. She is a great photographer, and we also discovered that she has a fantastic singing voice. This came to light because the acoustics at the top of the Estergom basilica are really good and she sang an entire Hungarian folk song. It was beautiful! She wound up calling and making a lunch reservation at Gundel Restaurant for my husband and me for the following day, and over the next few days, she What’s Apped me to see how the rest of our trip was going and continued to give suggestions on things to do and places to go, which in my mind is all above and beyond. If you book a tour with Zsuzsi, you will not be disappointed!Fantastic Tour guide

Jamie

(About local Zsuzsi)

2 July 2025

Zsuzsa proved to be an exceptional tour guide during our visit to Budapest. Her extensive knowledge and engaging personality made her a pleasure to be around. When I fell ill, she demonstrated remarkable kindness by arranging a doctor's appointment and even escorting me there. Having traveled extensively and experienced numerous tour guides, we can confidently attest that Zsuzsa is the most outstanding tour guide we've ever encountered. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking an immersive experience in Budapest and its unique culture. Book this tour you will not regret it. ❤️ — with Zsuzsa.Budapest Guide

Julia 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Nicholas)

2 July 2025

Our group of 4 booked a 5 hour tour with Nick We had an absolutely great experience. Nick did a wonderful job at showcasing his home town and having an English born father, Nick's English is very fluent. We mat on the Buda side, it was a warm day and we walked at a comfortable pace making two stops on our journey. We traveled on the underground train, which we would never done on our own and after the tour managed to do a return journey on our own We loved the Langos and Nick made recommendations for places to eat and traditional Hungarian dishes to try Highly recommend Nick'and recommend this tour to get the most of your stay in Budapest5 hour city tour

Amber🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

30 June 2025

Nicholas gave our large family a wonderful walking tour of Budapest. He included a lot of history as well as fun breaks for the kids. He kept us all engaged the entire time. Thanks for helping us have a great time in Budapest! Fantastic tour for both adults and kids

AUDREY

(About local Nicholas)

26 June 2025

Not only did Nick treat us to some AMAZING food, he also shared history and cultural highlights of his wonderful country. He clearly has pride in his hometown, he is engaging, fun and the time went by so fast! Thanks Nick for a wonderful tour...he was recommended to us, and we HIGHLY recommend him as well!!!!Great tour with Nick!

Lycée Classique de Diekirch🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Nicholas)

25 June 2025

Nick ist ein toller Guide, der unsere Schüler:innengruppe mit seinem Wissen zur Geschichte und Politik Budapests (und Ungarn) fasziniert hat. Er ist sehr aufmerksam, hat auf alle Fragen geantwortet und den Schüler:innen einen spannenden Einblick in eine ihnen bis dato unbekannte Stadt gegeben. Vielen Dank dafür :-) Budapest - Ein spannender Einblick

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

Danielle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

22 June 2025

Nick was educational, informative and enjoyable. He did an amazing job of engaging our kids, 8 and 9 years old. We appreciate how he presented Hungarian history, the good and the bad. Nick customized our tour based on our specific interests. Overall a great experience!Great experience!

JOHN🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nicholas)

20 June 2025

We had a five hour tour with Nick, starting in the Castle district in Buda, finishing in Heroes Square on the Pest side. Nick was very personable, spoke perfect English and provided exactly what we hoped to achieve from the tour. His knowledge is amazing and we learned so much about this beautiful city, the country as a whole, its history, cultures and traditions. Nick shared some details of the country’s more unsavoury history which we thought was very honest of him. We highly recommend Nick, you might struggle to book him during the football season because he is a (semi?) professional player. Thanks Nick. Nick - Great guide in Budapest

Rita🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

14 June 2025

Nicholas is a great guide! He took my grumpy 12 year old son and got him to enjoy learning about Hungarian history. He included funny anecdotes as well as important dates while showing us some beautiful sites. Even got our son to ride the subway! Thank you very much Nick, we will be back! You missed one of the best bits after the tour ended, where the boys could not remember where they parked the car for an hour. It was all good in the end, they made it home.😊 We highly recommend Nick to every one!Teenager approved

Derek🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Nicholas)

11 June 2025

Great food, even better company! Nick took us to several local spots, and the dishes were amazing. But what stood out most was his warmth, humor, and insight. Highly recommend!Highly recommend Nick’s tour

Catherine🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Nicholas)

9 June 2025

If you want a thoughtful, very articulate, comprehensively bi-lingual (Hungarian/English) tour guide Nicholas is your man. He cares deeply about Hungary, yet he does not shrink from explaining some of the very sad chapters in its complex past. He is simply an excellent guide and a fascinating conversationalist. We thoroughly recommend him.Top Shelf

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...

Stephen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

6 June 2025

Nicholas met us at the train station and then we used public transport and walking to see the highlights of Budapest. Although a Budapest resident his entire life, Nicholas speaks flawless English due to having an English father. Nicholas not only shows the top spots but also included a visit to the last remaining part of the Jewish Ghetto from WW2. He also introduced us to real Hungarian food. A top notch guide. Recommended highly.Excellent and Authentic Tour of Budapest

Alan

(About local Zsuzsi)

6 June 2025

We had such an amazing time with the best tour guide in Budapest! Zsuzsa took the best care of us. Her enthusiasm, flexibility, extensive knowledge of the area and history made it one of the best and memorable tour experiences we've ever had. Thank you Zsuzsa for your kindness. We will definitely be calling you on our next visit!Private tour of Budapest with the best tour guide

Vesna

(About local Nicholas)

4 June 2025

It was a pleasure to be guided by Nicholas. In his pleasant and friendly manner he gave us a lot of interesting info about past and present time of Budapest and Hungary. We felt like going to a drink and continuing the conversation. We absolutely recommend him. Thank you Nicholas.

JoAnne

(About local Zsuzsi)

4 June 2025

I would give our personal guide, Zsuzsi, 10 stars if I could. She took us on a fabulous day tour of the Danube Bend just outside of Budapest. She is quite knowledgeable and made the very hot day pleasant and fun. Although we arranged an itinerary ahead of time, she was great about including some spur of the minute stops - including an excursion into a sunflower field! Her English is excellent and she will make you smile. Thank you so much Zsuzsi for a memorable day. ❤️The Best Tour Guide Ever

Lauren🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nicholas)

1 June 2025

We really enjoyed our tour with Nick. It was really informative both about the history of the city and country, and about the people of Budapest now! Would 100% recommend. Thanks! Great introduction to the city

Hiro🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

29 May 2025

Had a great time with Nick, and learned a lot about Hungary, Budapest, history, and culture! He is knowledgeable, but his superb personality definitely contributed to the tour experience. If you are looking for a Budapest local guide, Nick is highly recommended - you will not regret! Be sure to share your interests with him prior to the tour, then he would be happy to accommodate.Excellent local and personal guide

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

Vicente🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Nicholas)

26 May 2025

We had a wonderful time with Nick. We learned a lot about Budapest but also of the Hungarian culture. He is an English native speaker and also Hungarian, so he is able to communicate as few guides can. I highly recommend his tour. Thanks Nick! A great insider view of Budapest!

cherie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

26 May 2025

We enjoyed our tour with Nicholas. He was easy to communicate with prior to the tour. He was on time and his English was perfect. His knowledge of Budapest and Hungarian history was deep. We highly recommend him. Great Local Guide

Robin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

19 May 2025

When we failed to show up on time for our tour, Nick called to find out where we were. I had the time wrong and we discussed options to meet up and make the most of our tour. He made sure we saw the most important places to us and yet didn’t make us feel rushed or like we missed anything, Nick was very knowledgeable, but also told us stories that we will remember instead of just dates and facts! He also gave us help with restaurants and river boats. It’s no wonder Nick has so many top ratings. We’d definitely recommend touring with him. Nick was so pleaso and infirmative!!

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

Cheng

(About local Zsuzsi)

15 May 2025

Zsuzsi was an outstanding guide during our trip. As a very friendly female guide, she took meticulous care of everyone of us. Her sense of humor lightened the atmosphere, making long journeys full of laughter. Also, restaurant recommendations by her were on point, introducing us to local cuisine that truly enhanced our travel experience. Thanks to Zsuzsi, our trip was not only smooth but thoroughly enjoyable. We're truly grateful for her dedication and would highly recommend her to anyone planning to visit Budapest.A Wonderful Tourist Guide

Tamara

(About local Zsuzsi)

12 May 2025

We had an incredible day with Zsuzsi in Budapest! She tailored our experience to what we wanted to see and also showed us hidden gems and parts of Budapest that we had not thought of. She is very knowledgeable about Budapest and her English is perfect! Would highly recommend Zsuzsi when you plan your travels to Budapest!Great day with Zsuzsi

Reta

(About local Zsuzsi)

11 May 2025

Zsuzsi (Budapest Personal Guide) met us at our hotel and took us on a lengthy walking tour that took us through the city on both sides of the Danube River with her guiding our steps and providing so much information and history; we were amazed at what we saw, and delighted to learn so much about an area of the world that was new to us. The tour was so well organized, and the information she provided had us spell bound as she was able to weave so much history and local customs into every step we took. It was a tour like no other we have experienced. Not only was she a wonderful photographer for our memories, but also surprised us with a beautiful folk song with her beautiful voice! We knew immediately that we would like to return to Budapest again, and if we get the chance to do so we will engage Zsuzsi (Budapest Personal Guide) again to experience more of her charm, her knowledge, and the experience of other aspects of the Hungarian culture beyond the city. She left us with so many great suggestions on where to eat and other places we could visit on our own during our time in Budapest. We cannot compliment her enough, and we highly recommend her without reservation if you want the best personal guide that Budapest has to offer!Our Guide was the Highlight of our Budapest trip

Junior

(About local Zsuzsi)

11 May 2025

Our tour with Zsuzsi was absolutely exceptional!. She was not only incredibly knowledgeable about Budapest but also incredibly engaging and enthusiastic. We learned so much about history, culture, and local traditions, and Zsuzsi made sure we were all involved and engaged. She also handled all the logistics flawlessly, making the entire trip smooth and enjoyable. We especially appreciated how Zsuzsi took the time to explain the local customs and traditions, making our visit truly meaningful. We Highly Recommend her.Best Budapest trip

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.

Yvonne and Simon🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nicholas)

1 May 2025

Nicholas offered to change the meeting point to make it easier for us, showing his flexible approach. He also offered to modify the route to suit our interests. We learned so much about the history, I was almost brought to tears more than once. It was a pleasure to fiend this time with himLearned a lot

Dave🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nicholas)

29 April 2025

My wife and I completed the Full Coverage Walking Tour with Nick. Nick is incredibly intelligent, he is passionate about the Hungarian history and culture as well as the city of Budapest. His English is outstanding so the conversation flows easily throughout the tour and as Nick answers questions along the way. Nick pitched the pace of the tour so that we had time to see the different attractions without having to rush between each one. Nick finished the tour with recommendations of where else we might want to visit based on the discussions along the way. I would recommend Nick to anyone.Full Coverage Tour

Edna

(About local Zsuzsi)

27 April 2025

Zsuzsi is a top-notch guide who went well above and beyond to make our first trip to Budapest memorable and fun. She is an excellent photographer and shared all her photos with us-amazing. All her suggestions for our free time—for restaurants, evening Danube cruise, were perfect. If we return to Budapest Zsuzsi will be the first person we call.Couldn't ask for a better guide than Zsuzsi

Catherine

(About local Nicholas)

24 April 2025

This was a really interesting tour, Nicholas was very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. We loved how the tour was personalised to our needs. We would definitely recommend!Great introduction to this beautiful city

Bill

(About local Zsuzsi)

23 April 2025

ZsuZsi is a great tour guide - full of passion, humor, and enthusiasm for Budapest. Despite the bad weather, she passionately shared the beauty and amazing stories of her city. Our entire group was impressed, and we shared with each other how glad we were to have her as our guide.Zsuzsi is an awesome tour guide

Michelle

(About local Zsuzsi)

19 April 2025

We had the best time with Zsuzsi exploring the Buda Castle area. With a large group of teenage girls, she perfectly was able to keep them engaged and had a lot of fun together. She was also very helpful in giving recommendations for other adventures during our stay. Thank you so much!!Zsuzsi is the Best tour guide for Budapest

Gerard

(About local Zsuzsi)

16 April 2025

Zsuzsi was an exceptional guide and made us fall in love with this magnificent city. She is very knowledgeable, her English is perfect, she’s funny and she’ s a gifted photographer.An exceptional guide

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

Britt

(About local Nicholas)

13 April 2025

We booked the short tour with Nicholas. He was amazing. His English was perfect. He showed us the highlights en told us so much about the history and the culture. He was very enthusiastic and he was very open to all our questions. I would highly recommend him. Great start thanks to Nicholas!

N_O_native

(About local Zsuzsi)

7 April 2025

We were on a river cruise stop and chose to do a private tour of Budapest with Zsuzsi instead of the ship's tour. Boy, am I glad we did! Zsuzsi not only showed us her beautiful city of Budapest, but also immersed us in its culture. We spent the whole day with her and she was very informative and tailored our tour to the sites we wanted to see. She also knows the perfect spots for a great photo! Lunch at Gundel was a bonus. Zsuzsi was so full of energy and just fun to be with! We highly recommend her as the best tour guide in Budapest.Fabulous time with Zsuzsi

EC

(About local Zsuzsi)

5 April 2025

If you are looking for a private tour guide for Budapest and surrounding areas, I highly recommend Zsuzsi . My wife and I spent May 19 & 20 on private tours with Zsuzsi and we had a wonderful time! I worked with Zsuzsi to customize our itineraries, and she did a great job designing tours to match our interests and her pricing was very fair. Zsuzsi is very knowledgeable of the history and culture of Budapest and clearly loves her city! Our tours were not only learning experiences but great fun as well. We laughed a lot and truly felt we made a new friend during our time together! Zsuzsi also recommended restaurants for our dinners and an evening cruise and handled the reservations for us. Her recommendations were all very good. You cannot go wrong if you choose Zsuzsi as your private tour guide, she is truly exceptional!! BTW, if she sings a traditional Hungarian folk song for you, it will be amazing!!2 Great days with a Great guide

Deena

(About local Zsuzsi)

4 April 2025

We engaged the services of Zsuzsi for a tour of Budapest in early May 2025. Although on the day the weather was not great, a bit overcast with intermittent rain. Our guide Zsuzsi was most defnitely the sunshine on the day, besides her extensive knowledge & excellent story telling skills whilst relaying the rich history of the city & Hungry as a nation, her very bubbly personality & lovely sense of humour and energy and enthusiasm kept all in our group of 4 very attentive and engaged. On the day prior to the tour, my wife was not well, down with a severe sinus infection and decided to stay in the hotel, however after personally meeting Zsuzsi, who really showed concern, and said no you must join, and if you are not feeling great on tour, I’ll bring you back to the hotel, she was very accommodating. Zsuzsi also booked a doctors appointment for my wife. The side effect of such a warm and caring guide was that my wife felt so great on tour, we cancelled the doctors consult. All in all in was more than excellent and I can most definitely recommend Zsuzsi if you need a guide in Budapest or a day trip out of the city to the lakes or elsewhere around Hungry.Energetic Zsuzsi the Sunshine Tour Guide in Budapest

John🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nicholas)

1 April 2025

Explained in fluent English his love for Budapest and particularly Buda. A great morning with him Thank you Nick Didi & JohnNick was excellent

Richard 🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Andras)

28 March 2025

James🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nicholas)

26 March 2025

Nick arrived promptly. He has a warm and generous personality and shared his extensive knowledge and understanding of the socio-economic and political status of Budapest that reflected and drew on his life experiences and beyond. Our tour, which lasted 3 hours, went by in a flash and we learnt more about Budapest in that time than we would have reading a guidebook. We would recommend Nick as a guide without hesitation. Personable and knowledgeable