Things to do in Budapest

Things to do in Budapest

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The 10 Tastings of Budapest

517 reviews
3 hours | food tours | Budapest
Ready to taste the best food in Budapest? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Budapest.

€126.82per person
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Budapest

523 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Budapest
Want to see the best of Budapest? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Budapest!

€47.32per person
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Withlocals Your Way! - Budapest City Tour

1772 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Budapest
Did you know that the Budapest tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

€44.29per person
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City Kickstart Tour: Budapest

350 reviews
1.5 hours | city highlight tours | Budapest
Welcome to Budapest! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Budapest to start your city trip on the right foot.

€15.90per person
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Full Coverage Budapest City Tour

126 reviews
5 hours | city highlight tours | Budapest
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Budapest, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Budapest.

€64.74per person
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Culinary Kickstart Tour: Budapest

1337 reviews
2 hours | food tours | Budapest
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.

€69.85per person
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The Beauty of Budapest by Bike Tour

399 reviews
2.5 hours | city highlight tours | Budapest
Enjoy the freedom of exploring Budapest on a bike tour with a local. Cover more ground, take scenic routes, and cycle through main spots like Széchenyi Chain Bridge and Opera House. Take in the views as you bike through the city in a safe and fun way, and hear fascinating stories at every stop along the way!

€38.60per person
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Family Friendly Budapest City Tour

1367 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Budapest
Traveling to Budapest with kids? We’ve got you! See the best of Budapest on a family friendly tour and discover the city through your kid’s eyes. Your private tour includes fun activities, entertaining stories, a tasty treat, and unforgettable memories that your whole family will cherish forever.

€45.81per person
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The History of Budapest: Sissi Era Tour

1530 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Budapest
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.

€39.37per person
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The Best of Budapest with a Local by Day or Night!

254 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Budapest
Explore Hungary's capital with a local. Check out the main spots, discover its hidden corners and get local insights.

€36.76per person
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All Things to do in Budapest

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The 10 Tastings of Budapest

517 reviews • €126.82 pp • 3 hours

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Enjoy Budapest with a host of your choice
City Kickstart Tour: Budapest

350 reviews • €15.90 pp • 1.5 hours

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Enjoy Budapest with a host of your choice
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Budapest

523 reviews • €47.32 pp • 3 hours

city highlight tourInstantly Confirmed
Enjoy Budapest with a host of your choice
Full Coverage Budapest City Tour

126 reviews • €64.74 pp • 5 hours

city highlight tourInstantly Confirmed
Enjoy Budapest with a host of your choice
Withlocals Your Way! - Budapest City Tour

1772 reviews • €44.29 pp • 3 hours

city highlight tourInstantly Confirmed
Enjoy Budapest with a host of your choice
Family Friendly Budapest City Tour

1367 reviews • €45.81 pp • 3 hours

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Derin

About local

1 March 2025

Great tour with Zsofia

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.

Thomas

About local

26 February 2025

Above and beyond

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.

Neil

About local

18 February 2025

Relaxed intro to Budapest

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

Nikki

About local

1 February 2025

Best guide in Budapest

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 Baker

Things to do in Budapest

There are numerous unique things to do in Budapest. By having a local guide on your side, you can truly taste the real city life, see how people live here, and understand why people love it so much. After the following activities, you’ll surely fall in love with Budapest too.

Cook traditional meals with your host

Ask your local host to cook traditional Hungarian meals together with you. It is one of the most unique things to do in Budapest. This way you can observe how traditions have stayed alive, right in front of you, in a home of a local person. It’s a great fun to try local dishes, and you can also take the recipe back home.

The complexity of Hungarian meals greatly vary. Let your host pick their favorite. Is it the gulyás, stuffed cabbage or the palacsintas? No matter which they chose you can be sure to have great fun. Especially, because it’s certain that “Pálinka” will appear during the cooking process.
A ruin bar night out with your host

Visiting the well-known ruin bars with one of your hosts is among the coolest things to do in Budapest. Their exclusive style delivers a special, cozy atmosphere by using old, used pieces of furniture. It’s ann amazing way to start a night.

There are plenty of ruin bars in the center. The most popular is definitely Szimpla Kert. There are also hidden gems to be found in tiny streets. Make sure to have your host with your not to miss out any of the best, most authentic bars like Csendes, where the quality of food and wines is superb.
Check out the lovely view of Normafa

Visiting Normafa with your private guide should be included in your schedule as it is among the not-to-miss things to do in Budapest. Normafa is a beautiful park above the city from where you can see whole of Budapest. It’s also a very popular destination for romantic strolls or family days among locals.

Your personal guide can help you find all the must-spots, such as the Erzsébet-kilátó, where you can take award-winning photos from the city and the surroundings. After you strolled enough, grab a ‘Rétes’ - a delicious pastry - from one of the stands, then come back down to town with the so-called Libegő ski-lift.
Go to a local concert

What else would show the diversity of music and culture in Budapest than to visit one or two underground concerts? It’s definitely among the top things to do in Budapest at night. Your local guide can inform you what the best events in your area are. Have a night out together so you can learn about Hungarian subcultures directly from a local.

There are numerous places in the center to check out for good music, such as the Aquarium Club. If you are looking for something really special, visit the standing ship A38 for any of the Random Trip events where Hungarian modern musicians are jamming all night.
Have a hike in the Buda mountains

Hiking in the Buda-Mountains is among the most relaxing things to do in Budapest. Ask your host to guide you to these areas, as it is in the outskirts of the city. The hilly landscape is very rich in flora and fauna, plus you’ll see the breathtaking view of the city. If you are into rock climbing, there are properly set up routes for you to discover, such as Rókahegy.

Your guide will be able to organize a hike that ends up in Szentendre a beautiful old town next to Budapest. Have a dinner at one of the nice restaurants, hidden under the town-walls, or on the riverbank of the Danube.
Try delicious Hungarian wine

Hungary has excellent wine regions all over the country. A Hungarian Wine tasting is among the most important things to do in Budapest. One of your guides can introduce you the well-known wine making brands and wine types that all Hungarians love.

The Tokaji Brand is the most popular wine of Hungary. They produce the delicious Tokaji Aszú that is considered a very special kind of wine throughout the whole world. Other types that are produced in this region, like Szamorodni, Fordítás, or fresh wines. There are many other outstanding wine regions of Hungary, for example around Lake Balaton, or Etyek. One thing is certain: there is a lot of delicious wines to taste.
Discover Turkish heritage in Budapest: Bathhouses

Your local guide will definitely know about the best bathhouses in Budapest. They will be able to give you insights and historical facts about how they emerged, and what’s special about Hungary’s hydrography.

Long ago, The Turkish Empire expanded its boundaries to Budapest. They brought an extraordinary culture with themselves, some of which Hungary kept. The bathhouses greatly represent this heritage. The newly renovated Rudas or Veli Bej are great options, or if you‘d like to experience something almost untouched since the Turkish era, visit Király Fürdő with thick walls and a very authentic atmosphere.
Have a long walk on the river bank of Danube in the evening

The lights of the city at night are simply stunning! Your private guide can easily introduce you the most important sights along the river. You can see the beautiful building of the Parliament, the Buda Castle, the Gellért Hill and the bridges in their finest magnificence.

If you are brave enough you can also stroll up to Gellért Hill, to have a look at the city lights from the famous Citadella. That view you are surely going to remember. Have a glass of Hungarian wine, or two, and enjoy the rest of your evening.
Explore the city with the excellent public transport

Did you know that from the tram line 4-6 you can see the over 120-year old buildings of the Körút? It’s a unique architectural heritage of Budapest that survived the World Wars. Or did you know that the Millenium underground Railway, or ‘Kisföldalatti’ was built in the 19th century (1896), being the first underground system on mainland of Europe? Travelling on these vehicles are must things to do in Budapest.

Ask your local guide to lines that will lead to certain sights. Your private guide, will know what kind of ticket or pass you should get to be able to use the services of BKK. Ask them on any tips, they are excited to be there for you!

Fun things to do in Budapest

Get to know Budapest like a true local! From exploring vibrant food markets to uncovering the city’s hidden historical gems, spending a day with a local host is the best way to discover all the amazing things to do in Budapest. With so many exciting activities, you’ll never run out of things to see in Budapest. If you’re looking to soak up the Hungarian culture, you’ll be delighted by the many secret spots to explore. Head to the Jewish Quarter, visit the opera or cross the bridges of the Danube with a sweet treat in your hand. Foodies will love Budapest! You’ll be nibbling Jewish ricotta cake, learning about goulash and shopping for sausages in Great Market Hall. Simply let your local host know what your interests are, and they will show you where to go and what to do in Budapest! Whatever your favorite things to do may be, having a local host in Budapest is the best way to experience the city as a true local. Spending time with someone who knows Budapest inside out means you will always find the best activities, and the right things to do. Whether you walk the city flat exploring the sights or head off the beaten track to discover the residential neighborhoods, your local host will be there to show you all the best things to see and do in Budapest! Because your tour is personalized, they will only show you the best! If you’re planning your activities in Budapest, a WithLocals 100% private and fully customizable tour is the perfect way to tick all your boxes. With your friendly local host by your side, you’ll be creating your bucket list around what suits you. Let your host know what you would most like to do and they will arrange all your Budapest activities locally for you!

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