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The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Budapest through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Budapest satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination

Budapest, Hungary

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Magyar, Italiano, Deutsch, Română, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 9 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 Outside the entrance of the Great Hall Market - 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. Food Introduction

   This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert

4. Locals’ Favorites

   Kickstart your time in Budapest by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like Palinka and Túró Rudi picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

5. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Budapest. Check out Széchenyi Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Basilica and more city highlights along the way

6. Food Recommendations

   With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Budapest. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences

7. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

8. 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

Jean🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Beata)

15 January 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. She was good company, knowledgeable, cheerful and enthusiastic. We had some interesting food and drinks to try and a nice meal in the restaurant. A Great Tour with Beata

Vinay🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Beata)

12 January 2025

Beata organised a wonderful tour, helping me discover truly charming places. Her knowledge of the city and its famous local cuisine was impeccable. It was such a memorable experience Brilliant experience

Kimberly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiberiu)

27 December 2024

Tibi was an excellent guide. My original guide got sick and had to cancel, I was able to book Tibi for a food tasting in the Jewish area last minute. He worked with my schedule and we had a lovely time wondering around, eating and learning about this historical area of Budapest. I would highly recommend him and would book with him again the next time my travels take me to this beautiful city. A Day In Budapest Alone

Danielle

(About local Emoke)

23 December 2024

This was such a fun experience for our family to share. Emoke was really knowledgeable and personable, and the food was delicious. Our family loved Emoke!

Maureen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gabor B.)

10 December 2024

Gabor went above and beyond expectations. He took us to the Central Market and shared his favorite foods, connecting them to regions and traditions in Hungary and the rest of Central Europe. Smart, personable, and attentive. A+A wonderful introduction to Hungary!

Judy 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gabor B.)

2 December 2024

We real enjoyed his experience and historical knowledge of Budapest. We enjoyed the food tasting in the market and would highly recommend. Great experience

Jen🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Zsofia)

12 November 2024

This was my first experience with withlocals but what a great way to start my vacation in Budapest. Zsofia was a great food guide and introduced me to different sweet and savoury foods while walking around Budapest. She introduced me to the traditional foods and the background behind them. Zsofia put me at ease from the beginning and was a delightful and relaxed companion. Food delights in Budapest

Maria 🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Gabor B.)

9 November 2024

Gieni🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Nicholas)

4 November 2024

We did the quick start culinairy tour with Nicholas and we did not only taste the good traditional food but heard also a lot about the history cultural habits in Budapest. Nicholas is a very gentil guide and tought us a lot about Budapest!Great tour with Nicholas!

Zoe🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nicholas)

21 October 2024

I had the absolute pleasure of joining the Culinary Kickstart Tour in Budapest with Nicholas D. as our guide, and it was an unforgettable experience! Nicholas is incredibly knowledgeable, not only about Hungarian cuisine but also the city’s rich history and culture. His passion for the local food scene is infectious, and he made sure that every stop on the tour felt special. From the moment we started, Nicholas created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. He shared fascinating stories behind each dish we tasted, explaining the origins and unique ingredients that make Hungarian food so delicious. Whether we were sampling local street food or savoring traditional meals at hidden gems, he ensured that everyone in the group had a great time. What I appreciated most was his attention to detail – he customized the experience to suit everyone’s tastes and dietary preferences, which made the tour even more personal. By the end, I felt like I had not only learned so much about Budapest’s food culture but also made a new friend in Nicholas. If you’re in Budapest and want to experience the local food scene, this tour is a must! Nicholas’s passion and knowledge truly set this experience apart. 10/10, highly recommended!A Perfect Culinary Kickstart to Budapest!

Dana 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Beata)

3 October 2024

Beata was amazing, we had all kinds of Hungarian delicates, explored the market, overall a very positive and fun experience. Highly recommend!

rich🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dalma)

2 October 2024

Dalma was very knowledgeable about the history of Budapest and Hungary. Tour was about much more than food and was customized to my wife’s dietary restriction. We had some trouble communicating through the app but figured a way to make it work. Overall a great experience and I love the concept of this app for traveling. Excellent tour

Molly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

9 September 2024

Nick’s tour was absolutely wonderful, the best of our whole trip. We tried a variety of different cuisines and he told us so much about food, local history, and culture. He gave us a ton of great recommendations, and even brought us a little jar of his favorite Paprika so we could try it at home We learned so much and had the best time!! We can’t thank you enough, Nick!Incredible

Erica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gabor B.)

29 August 2024

Gabor was wonderful. We signed up for a food tour but got so much more! He has endless knowledge of the history and culture of the area, which added so much depth to this tour. He answered all of our questions and tailored everything to our interests. Oh- and the food was incredible too :)

Camille🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

7 August 2024

Nicholas led our family on a great tour of Budapest. We all had a blast, from our four year old to the grandparents! We learned a lot about Budapest food, culture, and history with interesting football commentary along the way — highly recommend!Great tour!

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(About local Andras)

28 April 2024

What a wonderful experience! Andras is so very friendly and kind and knows all the best spots to try tasty food - plus he is so very knowledgeable about the city! Definitely recommend!Excellent giuide, excellent food!

Terry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dalma)

25 April 2024

Tibi was a delightful guide around central Budapest. He is very knowledgeable about the history and cuisine of Hungary. He took us to two lovely cafes where the ambience was as delicious as the food. We also enjoyed street food as we walked through the city. At the end of the tour he escorted us to the Ruins Bars and recommended restaurants for dinner. We highly recommend Tibi as your guide to lovely Budapest.Great culinary tour with Tibi.

Douglas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

2 April 2024

A highlight of our Budapest visit was our tour with Emoke. Good stories, great food, and a few pleasant surprises. Highly recommended!Tasty!

Martha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

22 March 2024

Two elderly women appreciated the humor, insights and knowledge provided on this tour with Nick. We had a great time and enjoyed the delicious food. Thsnks, Nick.Nick was wonderful

Natalia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

25 October 2023

Our tour with Nicholas was relaxing and informative. It was a pleasure spending time with him and exploring the different cuisines Budapest offers, as well as local knowledge. It was the perfect introduction to the food and lifestyle. Informative and relaxing food tour

mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zsofia)

17 September 2023

Met with Zsofia after a long drive from Prague to Budapest. She helped find us a bank for an ATM to void fees before getting food. She took us to some great places and helped me with my Hungarian. We also had some drinks. At one place I like my wine and her wine, so I bought a bottle of each. At one point we called our hungarian friend in the states that is meeting us and had Zsofia talked to her in Hungarian. I could not remember the name of the ruin bar I had found, but our friend did. Zsofia knew it and liked it. We will go there when our friend arrives in Budapest. Zsofia was very friendly and was always looking out for us. She had no issue talking about herself and her experiences. We had a great time and highly recommend Zsofia.Zsofia is the best

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

Thorsten

(About local Tiberiu)

2 March 2025

Tiberiu ist sehr freundlich, spricht hervorragend Deutsch, hat ein umfassendes Wissen über die Sehenswürdigkeiten und die Geschichte Budapests und hat mit vielen Ideen dafür gesorgt, dass auch unserem neunjährigen Sohn nie langweilig wurde. Auch im Nachgang gab er uns viele Tipps zur weiteren Gestaltung unseres Aufenthalts. Vielen Dank! Experienced, competent and versatile tour guide, especially - but not only - for families with children. Highly recommended!Perfect tour for the whole family

Derin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Zsofia)

1 March 2025

Really good experience as a first time visitor in Budapest. Booked the 5 hour tour and it was a nice experience. Zsofia took the time to show me round the city with quite a few delightful detours. Cabbage strudel in one of the markets, the beautiful library, the Paris passage and the ruin bar in the Jewish district. And she was so kind, waiting with me for a while to get a taxi. Zsofia has a very chill calm energy which worked very well. The hours went by so quickly and very enjoyable. Would recommend spending the day with Zsofia to show you round. Great tour with Zsofia

Thomas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

26 February 2025

Nick gave my daughter and I a great and comprehensive tour of Budapest. Really appreciated his perspective. We did a full city tour -- which is a long day. Nick was always conscientious and checking in to make sure we were feeling okay. Would definitely recommend a tour with him.Above and beyond

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dalma)

20 February 2025

We had a 3 hour your with Dalma on our recent trip to Budapest and found her very knowledgeable and engaging with us as a family. We saw enough and took time for a break which the children needed as it was pretty cold out. Highly recommended if you find yourself after a tour in Budapest.Great tour, knowledgeable guide.

Lisa

(About local Beata)

19 February 2025

Neil

(About local Zsofia)

18 February 2025

Zsofia calmly introduced us to the heart of the Pest side of the city whilst providing some key history to put things into context.....we even found some local food sampling which we wouldn't have on our own!! Highly recommend Relaxed intro to Budapest

Debbie

(About local Emoke)

11 February 2025

Emoke took us for a 3 hour tour in Pest which included a metro ride and a visit to the most incredible cafe, the cakes were to die for. Her commentary was really interesting and we loved hearing all about the country’s history. Would definitely recommend Emoke. Great tour from a knowledgeable guide

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Beata)

11 February 2025

What a great way to begin our visit to Budapest! Beata was so knowledgeable and fun — the three hours flew by! Her love for the city really shone through. I highly recommend this tour and would take again! Great Introduction to Budapest

Carmen

(About local Dalma)

9 February 2025

Éramos un grupo de viajes organizados y yo era la coordinadora. Por lo que escribo en nombre de todas las clientas. Queríamos a alguien local y no participar del negocio de las grandes empresas y por eso contratamos con withlocals, pero fue decepcionante. 1- LLEGADA: Dalma llegó 45 min tarde y todo ese tiempo estuvimos esperándola en la plaza pasando mucho frío. Aunque escribió diciendo que iba de camino 15 min antes del tour, a las 12.00h (hora de inicio del tour), no pude contactar con ella, a pesar de escribirle varios mensajes. Respondió muy tarde, diciendo que venía de camino, y luego, media después de la hora de inicio, volvió a contactar diciendo que le quedaban otros 10 min y que podíamos entrar en un café. Para ese entonces ya estábamos muertas de frío. No pasa nada si una guía está enferma, todos somos humanos y nos enfermamos y podemos llegar tarde, pero debe AVISAR al cliente, sobre todo cuando la temperatura es de 5°C , y también debe CONTACTAR con el cliente y atender los mensajes. Yo soy guía profesional en mi ciudad y estoy acostumbrada a dar ese trato. A todas nos pareció una falta de profesionalidad y una falta de respeto al cliente. Cuando llegó por fin, apenas tuvimos una muy simple disculpa. Se presentó y empezó a explicar directamente, sin preguntarnos de dónde veníamos, si era la primera vez que visitábamos la ciudad y esas cosas que esperas de un tour privado. 2- EXPLICACIONES: fue un tour en el que faltaron muchas cosas por ver. Es un tour de 3 horas en las que sólo visitamos la Plaza de los Héroes, la Ópera, la pastelería y la Basílica. Yo he estado en Budapest anteriormente y sé que tiene mucha más historia que esto. El tour no incluyó el Parlamento, los zapatos en la orilla del Danubio, el río, explicación de la zona de Buda, el mercado central o la sinagoga. Ni siquiera explicó anécdotas como por ejemplo las estatuas de gente corriente por la calle o algunas cosas sobre el holocausto. Es cierto que las explicaciones de lo que vimos fueron interesantes, por eso he puesto algunas estrellas, pero siento que para 3 horas de tour fue absolutamente incompleto. 3- BREAK: hicimos una parada para comer. Aunque lo que estaba previsto para comer eran pasteles, a las 14.00h teníamos mucha hambre (empezamos el tour con casi una hora de retraso) y debíamos comer el almuerzo, así que pedimos de comer. Sinceramente, todas hubiéramos preferido emplear ese tiempo en explorar la ciudad y así habríamos comido algo antes del inicio del tour. Ese tiempo Dalma lo empleó en escribir las fechas importantes de la historia de Hungría y darnos un mapa con los lugares para visitar, algo que no estuvo mal. En general, esperábamos muchísimo más de un tour privado con un guía local. La próxima vez, si el guía está enfermo y no puede realizar el tour, creo que debe dar la opción al cliente de hacerlo en inglés con otro guía o cancelar. Decepcionante

Nikki 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Beata)

1 February 2025

Beata was an amazing guide. We booked a 3 hour your way tour and it was perfect. She listened to our wants and tailored everything to our needs. She noticed all the things we got excited over and found more of these sites to share with us. She was polite and very informative without giving us so many dates we wouldn’t remember. I highly recommend this tour! Thanks Beata for the perfect day. Nikki BakerBest guide in Budapest

Carmen🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Nicholas)

28 January 2025

We were extremely lucky to have Nick as our guide in Budapest. We very much appreciated his flexibility concerning time and what to see, so we really got to know far more than we expected related to history, culture and everyday life in Hungary. As Nick is bilingual, his English is immaculate and his profound knowledge provided us with memorable insights. Can't think of any better way to explore the city of Budapest. Just perfect

Johan

(About local Beata)

26 January 2025

Book Beata as a guide! That's the summary. The long version is: we have been to Hungary and Budapest already a few times so, we know the classic stuff. And Beata added nice local hidden gems to the tour, looked for less obvious stuff - even if it was a detour. She really personalised our experience to our interests and wishes, which we appreciated very much. During the tour she told about many different topics and we immediately had a good connection and laughed a lot. In short, the perfect guide. Splendid foodtour evening!

Glenys

(About local Beata)

25 January 2025

It was wonderful being hosted for the day by Beata. She was a delight and full of interesting information on a range of topics relating to the city and the country. We walked to the various locations then travelled by tram and the Metro, which was impressive. Later we enjoyed a delicious lunch in an established, authentic Hungarian restaurant that I would never have found, where the service was professional and friendly. The price was extremely reasonable. Our tour was, without doubt, the highlight of my short trip and a very happy memory. I was so sorry our time had to end! Don’t hesitate- just book this! A treat. AMAZING!

Tanja

(About local Zsofia)

21 January 2025

We had a really good city walk with Zsofia, who knows both the history and the present. Before the tour we also got a few recommendations for restaurants, which helped make our trip even better. Zsofia gets our best recommendation. Zsofia gets our best recommendations

Anastasia🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Emoke)

15 January 2025

Our experience with Emoke was truly exceptional! She was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and made every moment of the tour engaging. Emoke’s passion for Budapest’s history and culture shone through in every story and recommendations. She went above and beyond to make sure our experience was tailored to our interests, and we left with a deeper appreciation for the city and history of Hungary. The tour was well-organized, and we felt like we were exploring Budapest with a friend who genuinely cared about our experience. We highly recommend Emoke to anyone looking for a unique, insightful, and enjoyable way to discover this beautiful city!A Wonderful Tour of Budapest with Emoke

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gabor B.)

14 January 2025

Gabor was a pleasure to spend the day with-he was open to sharing his city & his experiences (I’m always full of questions) and tailored the day to what I expressed interest in. I learned a tremendous amount in our short day together & had a wonderful time doing it. I couldn’t recommend him more.

Daniel

(About local Gabor B.)

13 January 2025

Incredible personal tour of the city through the eyes of an expert. Recommend!Excellent tour/knowledgeable guide

Vivian

(About local Gabor B.)

9 January 2025

We, a couple from Germany, had a great city tour right after Christmas with Gabor! From Millenium Square, to Oktogon Station (with beautiful Jugendstil Eclectic architecture), to the Opera building... It was an interesting tour through the different decades of Budapest City. Big recommendation from our side! Great City Tour after Christmas

Paul🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Gabor B.)

7 January 2025

We loved our tour with Gabor. He was super easy to communicate with ahead of time and even re-arranged his schedule to fit us in on New Year's Eve! He's such a natural tour guide and you could clearly see that we weren't just on a tour that he had delivered a hundred times before, he was tweaking it "on-the-fly" to match our interests. He's got a wealth of knowledge and we would definitely book him again on a future trip to Budapest. Thank you so much, Gabor!A great tour with a great guide!

H🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zsofia)

5 January 2025

My mother and I booked a tour with Zsofia our first afternoon in Budapest. We loved all of our stops and the wonderful overview of the city. Zsofia gave us fantastic recommendations for the rest of our stay and we went back to central market the next day to have a little more sausage and cabbage strudel :) Cannot recommend enough.Excellent Intro to Budapest

Mike🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Zsofia)

5 January 2025

Together with Szofia we went onto an exciting walk around Budapest. The tour was very well organized and perfectly tailored to my taste, despite the fact that multiple places were still closed due to the holiday season. Szofia is a true local, not only well versed in the history of Budapest and Hungary but also very much involved into the modern life of a city and genuinely passionate in describing it. We went together through more than a thousand years history of Budapest, starting from Hunns, crossing the Medieval, Imperial, and Soviet epochs, and coming up to the ruin pubs and the modern gentrification trends of today. Not to forget the beauty of Danube and the little hidden gems such as a local street food or a sudden deja-vu feeling triggered by suddenly stumbling at a place I've seen in a spy movie, apparently shot in Budapest. Thank you Szofia!An awesome walk-and-talk

Kathy🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Gabor B.)

4 January 2025

Gabor was a most intelligent and insightful guide. We learned so much and highly recommend him to others.review

Jenny🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Emoke)

4 January 2025

Emoke was born in Hungary and has extensive knowledge of Hungary and Budapest. We had 1.5 hours for an overview tour and we learned and saw a lot. Emoke has very good English and carried a folder with pictures and maps which made what she was telling us easy to follow and understand. We can highly recommend Emoke.A local with passion

Sue

(About local Nicholas)

31 December 2024

Our family (mon, dad, adult son) thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Nicholas. The food tastings were authentic, tasty and of the highest quality setting the bench mark by which the rest of our meals during our visit were judged! And the conversations and historic information we received really rounded out the tour! Would highly recommend!Wonderful!

Sandra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

28 December 2024

I gave Emoke an idea of what we wanted to see and she put together a great itinerary. She was so sweet and knowledgeable. We learned so much and had a really lovely time with her! She made us feel so comfortable from the very start. Great morning packed with history and fun

Lynette🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Nicholas)

26 December 2024

Nicholas very kindly accommodated our request for a Christmas morning walking tour of Buda. As someone who has lived in both Buda and Pest, he was able to share the nuances of the different halves of Budapest. He was knowledgeable and candid in his sharing of a local’s perspective. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Lovely intro to Buda

Alta🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Emoke)

23 December 2024

What an absolutely enlightening experience! Emoke is very knowledgeable and have a sincere passion for Budapest! We learned a lot and is dazzled with the beauty and history of HungaryExperience Budapest like never before!

Nick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Beata)

23 December 2024

We had a wonderful day out with Beata and she really customized the tour to our interests and wishlist. Was like hanging out with a friend all day with extra history on top! Highly recommend!Beata is great!