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Curious to know more about Budapest’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Budapest from a local perspective as you learn about Sissi Era.

Destination

Budapest, Hungary

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

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

Included

• Private Guide
• Public Transport Costs
• 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 Platán Grill, Budapest - 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. Sissi Era

   Your history tour in Budapest will focus on Sissi Era. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Budapest

4. Historical Highlights

   Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host

5. Hidden Treasures

   During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the historical side of Budapest, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time

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

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

Unknown

(About local Andras)

18 May 2025

Andres was amazing. Ten out of ten

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.

Antonia

(About local Gabor B.)

4 May 2025

Man merkt dass Gabor für seine Stadt und ihre Geschichte brennt. Er konnte uns einen guten geschichtlichen Hintergrund vermitteln und hat geschichtliche Details immer wieder in aktuellen Bezug gebracht. Er hat ein sehr umfangreiches Wissen über Budapest und Ungarn und kann geschichtliche Fakten spannend erzählen. In drei Stunden haben wir sehr viel gelernt und viel gesehen.Viele wertvolle Informationen

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

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!

Anne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Zsofia)

18 November 2024

My friend and I booked this 3-hour private walking tour from Melbourne for our last full day in Budapest after finishing a river cruise, and we were not disappointed. The meeting location was easy to find. Zsofia was a fantastic guide and a wealth of information; and we got to see a lot of the sites and learn the history, on the Buda side of Budapest. She also took us to one of the oldest patisseries called Ruszwurm, for cake and coffee and managed to get an outdoor table before a queue appeared (very popular and worth the visit). One place we visited, the tower of a church ruin, enabled us to see a spectacular view across Buda. We walked up 273 steps on the spiral staircase to the top. It was worth it. Straight after the tour we were going to the Széchenyi thermal baths and because the EU heads were in town a lot of the roads were blocked, so a taxi was hard to get. Zsofia went out of her way to take us to a metro train station on the Pest side, bought us train tickets and got on the train to ensure we got there safely. She also recommended a fabulous restaurant near the baths called Gundel. It was spectacular. We highly recommend Zsofia for any tour in Budapest. You will love it Sisi History tour

Kurt

(About local Zsofia)

11 September 2024

We had a three hour walking tour with Zsofia. She was informative and a pleasure to be with. We strongly recommend her!Zsofia is fantastic

Jesse🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zsofia)

18 July 2024

My husband and I just visited Budapest for the first time. Without a doubt, a highlight of our trip was the tour with Zsofia! First, she was so knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. She touched on so many aspects of Hungarian history and life, giving us a new perspective on the region. Second, she was extremely considerate and thoughtful during the entire experience. She’s mastered the art of casual hospitality in such a cool way. Finally, I believe the tour happened on what may have been the hottest day of the year, and she was such a trooper. She made sure we stayed hydrated and modified the walk slightly so we were in the shade most of the time. It was the small touches that showed she cared, and it really meant a lot to us. Zsofia: we can’t wait to see you on our next visit and thank you again 1000 times.This tour should be rated “20” out of 10!

Christine

(About local Zsofia)

13 July 2024

Zsofia is a wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable guide. I requested a combination of the introductory tour and the Sisi era tour, and she did an amazing job of integrating the two for a 4-hour walk around the Pest side of the city. Zsofia knows so much about the history of the city and showed me many wonderful buildings and places that I wouldn't have otherwise discovered - we also stopped at a local eatery and tried some Hungarian snacks at the market hall. She answered all of my questions and helped me to find my way around the city, with some great local recommendations of places to re-visit. In addition, she was really flexible and helpful when I had to change my booking last-minute. Thank you so much Zsofia for such an amazing introduction to your beautiful city!Zsofia is amazing - 100% recommend!

Eva🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Csilla)

18 January 2020

We had a wonderfull walk with csilla. She was a warm person and gave us a good idea of how the life of sissi was al about. Cold but fun

Fabrizio

(About local István)

25 November 2019

Istvan is very nice, friendly, and flexible enough to go where you prefer. I just didn't like the fact that he left me more than half an hour before the end of the tour. However, I had stuff to do, so it wasn't a big deal after all. Very friendly

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Claudia)

11 July 2019

Claudia was outstanding. She spoke very good english and was very knowledgable about the history of Budapest and all the surrounding monuments

Beata🇭🇺 Hungary

(About local Csilla)

13 June 2019

The Sissi tour with Csilla was very interesting. It is a great way to explore hidden jams in Budapest and learn a lot about Sissi era. It is a pleasant and practical way to see behind the scenesSissi Tour with Csilla

Sandra🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Csilla)

2 April 2019

Great tour thanks a lot Csilla Historic Budapest: Sissi Era Private Tour

Anne🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Juli)

11 March 2019

Juli was a really nice host and we had a very nice time together. She shared many interesting insights about the city and the life of Sissi. I can absolutely recommend the tour.Sissi Tour in Budapest

Diane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Csilla)

23 October 2018

We were a group of 4 and Csilla was wonderful! She personalized our tour and took us to areas of the city that were delightful. We had some wonderful bakery and her knowledge of Sissy and the city was above and beyond our expectations. I would highly recommend Csilla!Tour of Budapest

Ciro🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Kitti)

31 August 2018

Very interesting tour with a professional nice local guide. Very good English and social skills.Pleasant tour

Frans🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Kata)

20 August 2018

I enjoyed the tour with Kata, ferry friendly and good suggestions. Customized it a nice way, and we did some part of the tour biking. Customized

Jing🇺🇸 United States

(About local János)

7 August 2018

The tour was excellent. Janos was a great guy with passion. Since just my husband and I were in the tour group, we were able to customize our routes based on our own interests. We spent good time inside of Vigado (which was not included in the tour plan), had coffer on the patio with great view of the Buda side and the beautiful river, which was a true pleasure. The only regret was the Opera house was under construction so we were not able to see the auditorium but we did enjoy the guided tour and a mini concert inside of the Opera House. Budapest is a great city, there were lots of sites to see, do not expect to see everything Sissi in three hours. I would suggest that do your own tours before or after the Tour withlocals. Sissi Era Private Tour

Susan

(About local Csilla)

18 July 2018

I've booked private tour guides all over Europe. This is the first time I've been disappointed. For the first 3 hours we only visited the outside of Baths. Sometime I said I did not want to do. I will give her credit for the fact she stayed longer than the tour was booked and we finally saw a couple churches. I think she would be a great food guide. I had private tours booked in Vienna and Salzburg. Nothing like this tour.Too much confusion

HELEN

(About local János)

12 June 2018

Great guide. Was very eager to show the town and to help with anything.Historic Budapest: Sissi Era Private Tour

Cristal

(About local Kitti)

6 June 2018

Kitty without any doubt is one of the most incredible host I've ever have. She is friendly, easy going and makes communication very simple so you don't have to worry about anything. Kitty truly is an amazing host, but most important, a very kind and beautiful person. Thanks Kitty!!!"Historic Budapest: Sissi Era Private Tour

Jack

(About local Csilla)

1 May 2018

The tour brought us to many nice and interesting places in Budapest. Friendly Csilla know a lot about the history of Budapest and of course Sissi. It was really nice, that we could do this tour with her! Thanks!!!Fantastic tour with really friendly host

Olga🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Csilla)

7 February 2018

Csilla was amazing. Friendly, with profaund knowledge of Budapests history. We spend a really great time exploring the city. Thanks Csilla!Great guide

isabelle🇫🇷 France

(About local Csilla)

4 December 2017

Nous avons passé quelques heures avec Csilla pour une expérience sur-mesure qui mêlait découverte de l'histoire de Budapest et food-tour : une manière géniale de mieux comprendre la culture hongroise ! Csilla est très sympa, et ses connaissances en histoire sont justes parfaites pour approcher le riche passé de la ville. Csilla connait plein d'anecdotes pour une visite hors sentiers battus ! Côté food, nous avons été gâtés : entre viennoiseries, chocolat chaud dans le restaurant le plus réputé de la ville (avec visite privée des salles de réception), déjeuner sur le pouce dans des lieux alternatifs, visite de ruin bars etc....., la journée a été bien remplie, et nos estomacs aussi ! A refaire lors d'un prochain séjour à Budapest ! Découverte historique et food tour

Nicholas🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dalma)

15 November 2017

Dalma is a delightful lady and brought to life an interesting era of Hungarian history as well as showing us the major sits of the city. She explained everything most carefully and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the overall experience. Sissi tour with Dalma

Kirsty

(About local Attila)

5 August 2017

I really enjoyed the Sissi tour. Attila was prepared and he has an amusing style. It was a really special walk with fascinating stories from the past. I am glad I took part and will definitely return. A great story telling in a great tour!!

Klara

(About local János)

3 August 2017

So many great things to say about our time with János. By far the most inspirational person we met in Budapest. Having an intimate relationship with the city, he showed us many places we would have never found without a local. We have got a real in depth explanation of Hungary's history and present, which changed our view of the place completely. A lovely and enthusiastic host!!

Peigi

(About local Júlia)

2 August 2017

Julia was super knowledgeable due to her background in Publishing she knew a lot about the city. She was very warm and welcoming and answered our many questions about Budapest and how it came to be the city it is today. I would recommend her!!! I will tell all my friends that go to Budapest to choose Julia!!

Gerard

(About local Attila)

2 August 2017

Wow!!! My time in Budapest with Attila felt as if I was spending time with the most knowledgeable and insightful man in the city. You can really tell that he is a history teacher because when he told stories he really painted the perfect word-picture that I really imagined I was in the era of Sissy. I began the tour having some interest and general insights of Sissy and the Austrian empire and I left as a self-proclaimed expert!10 out of 10 for Attila's tour - So insightful and interesting!!!

Cosmina🇷🇴 Romania

(About local Csilla)

1 August 2017

Csilla took us around the city giving us insight into it's interesting past in the era of Sissy. She was clearly very interested and knowledgable about her city and it's past and I am so glad that we chose her to share her passions with us. Not only do I have a better understanding of Hungary and it's juicy past but also of Budapest's streets. We also learned how to use one the of the oldest underground systems in the world. An interesting walk into Budapest's past with an enthusiastic local.

Andras

(About local Júlia)

1 August 2017

We had a fantastic time at the tour, fascinating and fun, like walking in this wonderful city with a friend. I have the feeling Budapest will show me another angle if I go to walk with Julia again. Great experience.Julia really knew her stuff when it comes to Budapest!!!

Jean

(About local János)

28 July 2017

János is the kind of guy you will definitely not forget once you've got to know him. He is one of the smartest and funniest persons I've ever met. Great story-teller with an open mind and a great deal of sensitivity. WOW - Such a great guy doing such a great tour!!

Steve

(About local János)

27 July 2017

Janos is the top guide we have ever met. He is funny and friendly and super knowledgeable! He shared the story of the Sissi and showed us around the places related with her life. He gave us a lot of local advice. He is a journalist and has a perfect sense of humour. Koszonom! A knowledgable host and great tour - I recommend !!

Andras

(About local Dalma)

23 July 2017

Dalma is a great host, very knowledgeable and at the same time a fun person to be with. She can offer endless stories and authentic historical details, so you will surely learn a lot from her. Also, she looks after her guests and pays attention to every detail to make sure that you get what you're most interested in.A great way to delve into Historic Budapest

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

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

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!

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.

paul

(About local Gabor B.)

2 June 2025

Excellent , very knowlddgeable

Micaela🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Gabor B.)

2 June 2025

Gabor is a very experienced guide with a vast amount of knowledge about history, architecture and politics. We know the city quite well but he still has found a way to tailor the tour to our interests and entertain us with a lot of stories we hadn’t heard of before. Very knowledgeable

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

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

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

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

eileen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zsofia)

27 May 2025

My husband and I really enjoyed our tour w/Zsofia. She tailored it to fit our needs. She has a great sense of humor and it was a pleasure to spend 3 hours with her touring Budapest. She also gave us some great recommendations. Lovely and informative

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

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!