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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, Deutsch, Română, Español, Italiano

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 10 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

Sandra🇺🇲 United States Minor Outlying Islands

(About local Tiberiu)

3 September 2025

I enjoyed Tibi’s company—he’s very knowledgeable about the history of the area and makes an effort to introduce you to unique local dishes. I’d recommend doing the tour with more than one person, since many of the meals are best shared and would be better value.Good company and local insights with Tibi

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(About local Emoke)

31 August 2025

I have been doing a lot of travelling through Europe for the past few years and this was by far the most disappointing food tour I have ever been on ! The website and other food tour reviews seemed fine so we felt this would be a good experience. The amount that we paid 37000 HUF per person did not come close in value to the disappointing food and experience. NO alcohol pairings at all for a dinner tour except 2oz wine at first place.! I have never seen this esp for high priced tours that advertise drink pairings. We were barely offered water unless we asked! Only 4 stops, bite size samples first, strudel piece with NO drink we had eat while walking, sausage at dirty place , street chimney cake , asked to share and get plain one. It appeared that our guide was not planned and tour not customized before as a private tour. It also appeared that everthing was done on the cheap so I am not sure if the company or guide pay for the food. Most of the time was spent walking . The guide was nice and I am sure does great history or other tours but this was by no means even acceptable as an advertised food tour for this price and I have done many. This is the first poor travel experience review I have written in my life but was so disturbed by the quality of this experience as my first time using Withlocals vs other sites. Very disappointed customer :( Extremely poor value

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

24 August 2025

Anna was a wonderful tour guide for the Budapest food tour. She gave us historical background as we made several stops along the way. Food was good, and her friendly and open personality made for an enjoyable experience.Budapest Culinary Kickstart with Anna

Rhonda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiberiu)

23 August 2025

Our time in Budapest with Tiberiu was wonderful. He not only introduced us to “off the beaten track” food, he also was open and insightful with all our questions about Budapest and Hungarian culture. Instead of the typical tourist food he took us to places with local-delicious specialties. The best food on our trip!Insightful

jackie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Beata)

8 August 2025

Wonderful experience with Beata - highly recommended. A great selection of delicious foods and tastings along with information about the city and history. Thank yoy Well thought through delicious tour

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

Gisela

(About local Tiberiu)

28 June 2025

Tiberiu ist ein grossartiger Stadtführer, der uns mit den leckeren Spezialitäten von Ungarn bekannt machte. Wir sind begeistert von seinem Fachwissen und die variationsreichen und köstlichen Speisen, die wir probieren durften. Wir können Tiberiu wärmstens empfehlen.Eine grossartige Foodtour mit Tiberiu

Leah & Bruce🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Gabor B.)

5 June 2025

Thank you Gabor for a highly informative and candid two-hour food tour in Budapest's Central Market Hall. We enjoyed hearing about the area's rich culinary culture, history and of course, its love affair with paprika! We sampled a variety of sweet and savoury local foods and enjoyed each bite. I especially loved Marika and her pickles, and the grilled sausage was excellent. We had some of our leftover chimney cake with coffee this morning. We two Canadians are full, happy and feeling a lot of Budapest love! Leah & Bruce Victoria, BC CanadaGabor — a Gracious Guide!

Kerstin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Tiberiu)

24 May 2025

Wir hatten einen kurzweiligen, gelungenen Abend bei unserer kulinarischen Tour mit Tiberiu. Neben den abwechslungsreichen, leckeren Spezialitäten haben wir eine Menge über Budapest erfahren. 👍👍👍Schöne kulinarische Tour in Budapest

Unknown

(About local Tiberiu)

19 May 2025

Tiberiu war uns von Beginn an sehr sympathisch. Er hat uns an den einzelnen Stationen etwas zur Stadt und zu den Gerichten erklärt. Die Tour dauert 2 Stunden. Wir hätten uns noch mindestens eine Station mehr gewünscht. Dazu blieb aber leider kein Zeit mehr.Interessante Foodtour durch Budapest

Grant🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Anna)

1 May 2025

Anna was an excellent host. This was a great introduction to Budapest and its culture. The food stops were excellent and Anna really took the time to explain about the food we ate and why it is so important in Budapest. Apart from this Anna was brilliant in getting us accustomed to life in Budapest and Hungary generally, full of information and eager to share it. She also gave out some excellent recommendations for us to explore during our time here which have all proven to be winners. Grab Anna and take on this tour early in your stay here.Great experience, choose Anna if you can

Kris🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Gabor B.)

27 April 2025

Relaxed tour with Gabor! Very much interesting info about life in HungaryRelaxed tour

Joanna

(About local Nicholas)

7 March 2025

Nicholas was recommended by my family, who did a food tour with him last year. I would highly recommend doing one, a great introduction to some popular Hungarian foods and an opportunityto learn more about the country. Nicholas was a great host, it was a highlight of our trip!Kickstart food tour

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

Frank🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Zsofia)

4 September 2025

The tour with Zsofia was an absolute highlight of my stay in Budapest. We started at Heroes-Square, and from there continued through the beautiful city park. Zsofia always took time and explained the sights and culture in a very engaging way. What I especially enjoyed was that she showed us many places I would never have discovered on my own. We also had a break in a traditional café, where we could recharge with some traditional pastry. The tour with Zsofia was perfect! On my next visit to Budapest, I would book her again without hesitation.Budapest in a Day

Hannes🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Tiberiu)

2 September 2025

LIESBET🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Anna)

25 August 2025

Anna was great! She has shown us around, mainly in Pest, with all the different stories that only a local can tell. She talks from her own experience. Marie and I really had a great time! Big thanks! To kickoff our visit to Budapest

Jackie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Andras)

25 August 2025

We very much enjoyed our food tour with Andras. He was very engaging and an Interesting person to chat to and offered us lots of tasty local bites to try. Would definitely recommend 👍Worth doing!

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(About local Anna)

24 August 2025

Anna is a fantastic guide. The best we had in Budapest. The food was authentic, tasty and interesting. We would never have found these places without this tour a fantastic experience. A great experience in Budapest

Beverly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gabor B.)

24 August 2025

This was an absolutely exceptional experience. Gabor was wonderful. His knowledge astounded, entertained and enthralled us during our entire tour with him. We learned so much from him, and are grateful he chose to be our guide. You won't be disappointed! He was a gift.Fabulous!

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

21 August 2025

We had a wonderful day with Nicholas exploring Budapest. He understands the history and political changes in Budapest and discusses them in the context of his own family’s experience. Charming introduction to the city. Jennifer & Gina Knowledgeable, personable, punctual!

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

18 August 2025

Nicholas was an extraordinary tour guide who made Budapest history and culture come alive! Nicholas provided valuable context for the historic sites, food, and modern culture of Hungary. He could summarize key events quickly and succinctly, while still diving deeply into details where we had questions. He was warm, friendly, and thoughtful. 10/10!!!Fun and fascinating tour!

Stephanie

(About local Emoke)

17 August 2025

Emoke was amazing! We learned so much and the city and Hungary history. Also the food was amazing; we tried so many things we were stuffed by the end! Loved our time with Emoke!

Joseph🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gabor B.)

17 August 2025

Gabe was AWESOME, he knew the city like the back of his hand. Answered every question we had with more information than we could absorb. We felt we saw Budapest in the best way we possibly could. No bus tour could provide what he gave us. Thanks Gabe, we so appreciate it. Till we return...Best walking tour EVER!!

Ina

(About local Nicholas)

16 August 2025

Highl competent and of British humour!

Jennifer🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Nicholas)

15 August 2025

we had the most fabulous walk with Nick. Absolutely surpassed expectations. He went above and beyond to ensure we saw Budapest in a meaningful and insightful way. We had been on a tour with a cruise and were disappointed. I contacted Nick to give him this feedback and at very short notice he adjusted the planned walk so we experienced everything we wanted. Nick is very personable and incredibly knowledgeable. We all came away not only feeling very satisfied, but that we had learnt so much.Walking with Nick in Budapest

Carol Anne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gabor B.)

9 August 2025

Gabor was amazing! Very informative and showed us parts of Budapest we would not have seen without his guidance. He also shared a lot of interesting stories that even captivated the teenagers. He was also very flexible, totally worth it!Worth It!

Mabel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

7 August 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful time exploring Budapest with Anna! Her city tour was the perfect introduction to the history, architecture, and unique spirit of this beautiful city. Anna is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging — she shared stories that brought the streets and landmarks to life in a way only a true local can. The food tour was equally amazing! We sampled a delicious variety of traditional Hungarian dishes, from hearty goulash to sweet chimney cake, and visited local spots we never would have found on our own. Anna made us feel like we were exploring the city with a friend, relaxed, fun, and full of great conversation. Her attention to detail, warmth, and thoughtful recommendations made both tours unforgettable. If you're visiting Budapest, don’t miss the chance to experience the city through Anna’s eyes!Beautiful Budapest

Nick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

6 August 2025

Extremely friendly and efficient. She was knowledgeable and was able to tell history of Budapest and her personal experiences. Highly recomend.Nick & Tina

Debbie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicholas)

5 August 2025

Nicholas was wonderful and very patient with our family of six. He was extremely knowledgeable about all things Budapest. We learned so very much and it was a very fun excursion thanks to Nicholas. One of the best tour guid s I remember in the last 20yta. Nicholas is the Budapest go-to Tour Guide