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You’ve probably seen Budapest’s stunning Art Nouveau buildings — but do you know the stories behind their curves and colors? On this private tour, discover the origins of this eye-catching style and how it shaped the city’s character. Get ready for a cultural walk full of beauty, history, and local insights!

Destination

Budapest, Hungary

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Magyar, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• 24 hour Transport Card
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

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

This is the plan

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

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the Fountain - 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. Culture of the City

   On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Budapest through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

4. Art Nouveau in Budapest

   Your tour will focus on Art Nouveau, a very important cultural subject in Budapest. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how Art Nouveau made an impact in Budapest, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

5. Cultural Highlights

   As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit Postal Savings Bank, Dob Street Highschool, Gresham Palace, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the cultural side of Budapest, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are reliving 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

Javier

(About local Emoke)

27 July 2025

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

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

Deborah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

7 July 2025

Em was a fantastic guide—so friendly and welcoming from the start. She shared wonderful stories and local insights that really brought Budapest to life and made my first day unforgettable. Her knowledge and passion for the city made the tour feel personal and engaging. I highly recommend booking a tour with Em to kick-start your visit!Worth It!

Ralph🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Emoke)

5 July 2025

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

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

Joyce

(About local Emoke)

1 July 2025

sally🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Andras)

24 June 2025

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

Leung🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Emoke)

20 June 2025

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

Ella🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Emoke)

19 June 2025

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

Emily

(About local Emoke)

19 June 2025

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

Mohamed🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Emoke)

14 June 2025

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

Sean

(About local Andras)

8 June 2025

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

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

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

Cara

(About local Emoke)

3 June 2025

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

Jerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

31 May 2025

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

michelle.lopus

(About local Emoke)

29 May 2025

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

Karen

(About local Andras)

28 May 2025

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

celestesa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

26 May 2025

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

Poul Erik🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Emoke)

22 May 2025

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

Catherine

(About local Andras)

19 May 2025

Eric🇺🇸 United States

(About local Andras)

18 May 2025

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

Unknown

(About local Andras)

18 May 2025

Andres was amazing. Ten out of ten

Liv🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Emoke)

16 May 2025

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

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

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

12 May 2025

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

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

12 May 2025

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

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.

Riley

(About local Emoke)

4 May 2025

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

Grant🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Emoke)

1 May 2025

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

Janel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

30 April 2025

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

5jdt6j48mk

(About local Emoke)

29 April 2025

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

William🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Emoke)

29 April 2025

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

Ken

(About local Emoke)

27 April 2025

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

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

Anita🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emoke)

27 April 2025

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

Byron

(About local Emoke)

24 April 2025

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

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

tvrk7q9ncj

(About local Emoke)

21 April 2025

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

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

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