The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Budapest: 6 or 10 Tastings
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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Budapest: 6 or 10 Tastings

By Withlocals
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Get an intimate glimpse of Budapest’s buzzing food scene on this private tour, led by a local host. Be immersed in the city ambiance as you stroll between top spots and foodie favorites in the Central Market Hall and Liberty Bridge area, and enjoy Hungarian specialties along the way. Plus, your guide can tailor the itinerary of this tour according the the food and drinks you like the most.
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Ages 1-99
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Enjoy the personalized service of a private tour that you can customize
  • Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local host
  • Sample Hungarian specialties that you might otherwise miss
  • Explore the Central Market Hall, Jewish Quarter, and beyond

  • PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
  • 6 or 10 food & drinks tastings of high quality local products - depends on the option you book
  • Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
  • Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
  • PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Budapest


Start:
  • Market Hall, Budapest, Vámház krt. 3, 1093 Hungary
    Outside the entrance of the Great Hall Market , Vámház körút 1-3, 1093 Hungary
End:
  • Budapest, Hungary

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P300

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide
  • Includes city highlights in between food stops
  • Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P300

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  • Withlocals
    4.9 of 5 bubbles677
    Budapest, Hungary
    Joined in December 2015
  • tanjal182
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day with Zsofia
    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.
    Written January 21, 2025
  • Ana_B27
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Wonderful Tour of Budapest with Emoke
    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 recommendation. 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. 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! Price-Value Rating: 10/10 – Worth every penny for such a personalized and enriching experience!
    Written January 15, 2025
  • Hwc88
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Intro to Budapest
    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.
    Written January 5, 2025
  • nickmS7142IM
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Tour!
    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!
    Written December 22, 2024
  • camyy2024
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth it!
    We only had a weekend in Budapest so I booked Tibi for a 3 hour tour. We easily could have spent all day with him. He has a wealth of information about a wide variety of subjects from the history of the city, the government, where to get the best food, art, and so much more. He was friendly and easy going and a massive help in showing us what he could in a short time, and maneuvering us through the city via public transport. He went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and saw what we wanted to. Highly recommend. He clearly loves what he does and is awesome at it! A pleasure to work with and exactly what we needed to a rundown of the city:)
    Written December 21, 2024
  • Trip175936
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Budapest by night- an overview
    Amazing overview of city and magical at night. Highly recommend tours with locals. Accommodating, knowledgeable and respectful.
    Written December 17, 2024
  • NFPaTony
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day in Budapest
    We had a very enjoyable time with Gabor. He was very knowledgeable about European history and the city of Budapest. He took us to all the highlights of the city as requested with much detail and interesting stories and facts. We would definitely recommend using Gabor as your guide.
    Written December 13, 2024
  • Brian683
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great introduction to Budapest
    Nicholas was great. He listened to our brief and told us about the things we were interested in eg history lite, culture, food.
    Written December 12, 2024
  • kaiviti_traveller
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Insightful and informative tour
    We truly appreciated and enjoyed our time with Nic was super knowledgeable, intuitive and flexible. He truly afforded us an insight into the city that we otherwise would not have got from anywhere else! We would wholeheartedly recommend him and the with locals tour!
    Written December 12, 2024
  • vernees2018
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect guide
    Andras was the perfect guide and I would absolutely recommend him. We're a family of four with two sons aged 15 and 20. He was flexible about meeting us at our hotel and adapted the tour to fit in with our schedule. Andras was very relaxed and open answering our questions about life under communist rule and very knowledgeable about Budapest's history and current political situation. He has a warm and friendly manner gave us great recommendations for spas, walks and restaurants.
    Written December 7, 2024
  • Francisco I
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sooo nice!
    Gabor is the nicest! Gave us a great tour focusing on our interests. Very knowledgeable and proper. Gave some extra pointers the next day. I am very happy with his services.
    Written December 6, 2024
  • JldSavage831
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A thoughtfully curated experience!
    We had a wonderful experience with Emoke, who took the time to cater this trip to our needs while traveling with our young daughter. She was patient, kind, fun, and her knowledge and passion for her country is incredible! We wouldn’t hesitate to book another tour with Emoke!
    Written November 29, 2024
  • Daydream15580152873
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Trip
    3 of us spent 3 hours with Gabor going around the sites , history and architecture of Budapest. We learned so much and the tour was amazing for all of us. Never a dull moment!!!!!! Great job Gabor. ill recommend you to all my friends
    Written November 27, 2024
  • GuelphMarlene
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Budapest City Tour
    We chose the 5 hour Budapest City Tour and were able to do it the afternoon of our arrival in the city. It was a great introduction and overview of what we would be experiencing during our time in Budapest. Andras provided great insight and context about the City, the country and the region. We visited all the highlights, sampled local snacks and jumped on public transit. It was a fantastic experience. Andras stepped in after our previous guide was forced to cancel and his quick response to questions and updates were very reassuring, as this was our first "With Locals" tour. Highly recommended!!
    Written November 27, 2024
  • A1039VRanneh
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    Written November 17, 2024
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831jamesg
Reno, NV21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
This is one of the best tours we took in Budapest. It's nice having a guide walk with you through town and sharing the great cuisine of the city. I can't thank our guide enough for answering all of our questions, giving us unfiltered opinions, and just generally showing us a great time.

We walked from the market through parks, to the Jewish temples, and back again all while trying different food and drink. The walk is fantastic and doing this tour was a great way to learn more about the city and get our bearings.

Come hungry (pun not intended) because there's a lot of food and it can be pretty heavy. We went in July which probably isn't the best month for a food tour simply because it was so hot. We felt guilty not being able to eat everything shared with us but the heat took its toll. My advice is to come hungry and pick at the food rather than finish it all.
Written August 2, 2023
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Kristin W
Lafayette, CA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had the most wonderful time on our tasting with Bea! We loved starting at the central market and moving through various parts of the city. Everything we tasted was delicious and it was amazing to have a local guide to help us navigate. We never would have found all these small places with great local cuisine.

I highly recommend this experience for all travelers, but especially for families with teens - Bea was the perfect one to show us things that appealed to all ages.
Written July 15, 2022
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joystepns
Oregon, IL35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
We enjoy booking food tours when we travel to get a taste of the local fare and a better lay of the land. We booked our party of 6 with Beata for a Sunday afternoon in Budapest. Beata met us in front of the Great Hall Market (was closed for the weekend, but we had already seen it) with a smile and a sweet treat! We walked to a family owned restaurant and sampled goulash soup, chicken paprikash, and chicken pancake. All were very tasty and Beata filled us in on the history of the meals and the city. After this we sampled a few more favorites, the chimney cakes, sausages and pickles and a final stop at the Ruins Bar where we sampled a shot of palinka. We rode the public transit with Beata and she talked of the city, showed us the Jewish Quarter, and much more. She was very knowledgeable and it was a delight to spend the afternoon with her. It was a wonderful experience!
Written September 6, 2022
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Larry H
5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Honestly, I'm jealous of all those great reviews, because I literally thought this tour was a scheme.
On the day of the tour I got contacted by Petre, the tour guide, asking to meet up at 15.00 instead of 17.00, although strange, but it actually did fit in our schedule and we agreed, next question from the tour guide was if she could bring her 12 yr old niece (what???? No!).
We met at the market, Petre asked us what we would like to try, again- I'm here to experience what Hungary eats, not my suggestions. She purchased 3 types of sliced sausage which we pointed to and took out mini bottles of local liquor, then went to get some local cheese. The brick of cheese came in a sealed package, no knife, so my husband had to open it with his teeth. OK,I guess that's what locals do?
The next stop was the restaurant with sausages and potato sides where we tried 3 and 2 beers. Then Petre asked what else we would like to do. Again- I'm here for a 10 tastings, I don't know. I suggested to try goulash and we went to another restaurant which we picked at the area where she brought us to. 1 goulash soup and 2 beers.
That was the end of tour.
The aftermath- 3 sausages and 1 cheese at the market, 3 sausages at the restaurant, 1 goulash. Hmm, ok, 1 side of potatos and 1 goulash. Is that 10 tastings? Been to other tastings at other countries, that was the 1st time I paid $345 for experience like that! Pictures of our glorious experience are attached.
Written August 9, 2023
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Dear Larry, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your Budapest food tour experience. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment you encountered during the tour. Your comments provide valuable insights that we take seriously as we continuously strive to enhance our offerings. We understand your concerns about the change in meeting time and the unexpected presence of our tour guide's niece. We appreciate your patience in accommodating the adjustments. Regarding the personalized experience, our intention was to tailor the tour to your preferences to provide a unique and enjoyable experience. However, we acknowledge that you were seeking a more comprehensive introduction to Hungarian cuisine. We regret that the tastings provided did not meet your expectations in terms of quantity and variety. Your experience should have included a broader range of culinary delights, and we apologize for any shortcomings in this regard. To address this matter further, could you please provide us with your booking ID by contacting us directly at info@withlocals.com? This will allow us to investigate the specifics of your tour, gather relevant information, and make necessary improvements to avoid such situations in the future. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, and we're committed to using it as a catalyst for enhancing our tours and ensuring that each guest receives a truly enriching and satisfying experience. We hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust and showcase the true essence of our food tours in the future. Best regards, Withlocals team
Written August 28, 2023
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jackie_baker1308
Strathaven, UK7 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Friends
Very disappointed .. whilst guide was lovely and informative, they changed the start time and meeting point 3 times, then was 45 mins late and the tour only lasted 1.5 hours not 2. In addition we only went to one restaurant for sausage and mash .. not the 6-10 award winning food tasting experience advertised. We have asked for part refund and been refused. Do not book
Written April 11, 2024
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Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with "The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Budapest." It’s disappointing to learn that the timing and meeting point were changed so many times, and the tour content did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience, and we regret that this was not the case for you. We understand your frustration regarding the changes and the duration of the tour. Your feedback is valuable, and we will address these concerns with our team to ensure improvements. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best regards, Withlocals team
Written July 22, 2024
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AmberFerns
Dubai, United Arab Emirates213 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
This is listed in Airbnb at a price of 28 euro per person. However when you go to book it it says it only accepts group. Also their responses on Airbnb is almost never. I had to keep writing to them to get a response. Then the response o got was that because of covid they only accept groups. While here they accept single bookings. Very disappointed at this contradiction.
Written August 26, 2021
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BoardingPass824434
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
My wife and I did this tour with Nicholas the first day we got to Budapest. He met us close to our hotel and was very great with communication, reaching out to me the day before the trip and confirming meet up details. He met us with a tasty cheese pastry that is typical of Hungarian breakfast foods and proceeded to take us to various local joints and explained the meal at each one. The food was delicious and by the end, we were stuffed! He was also very great with explaining Budapest, Hungarian cuisine and answering our questions about the culture and cuisine of the region. It was also a great way to explore the city and get a great introduction. He also volunteered to help us plan the rest of our day and offered suggestions and followed up with us afterwards to make sure we got where we were headed. I absolutely recommend this tour for anyone new to the city or the cuisine of Hungary.
Written January 6, 2020
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Mijndert B
Amsterdam, The Netherlands23 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Nicholas was very kind and nice to us and showed us some great food. If the amount of food and drink was worth 55 euro a person was our only doubt. But good recommendation if you want to get your bearings in the city and try new foods. (good tour if you are on day 1 of your trip).
Written August 26, 2020
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WHKWHK
Ottawa, Canada18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great tour with Gabor! He provided a great sampling of local foods adjusting to accommodate different foods than we had already tried elsewhere. He gave us a lot of details around the samplings we had so we could really appreciate the foods! He communicated a lot of history including a lot of personal history which provided a unique local perspective.
Written June 30, 2023
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ShaneM794
Berlin, Germany58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Our English speaking tour guide for the Top 10 Tastings of Budapest walking tour was with Tiberiu.

Tiberiu not only provide us with a great culinary experience, he also provided us with the history of the food and drinks we tasted, he shared stories about the foods we tasted from his past, as we walked around he informed us about several historical events that helped shaped Hungry and Budapest, and helps us gain an insight into everyday life in Budapest.

Thanks again Tiberiu for a great experience and we wish you and your family the best for 2023 and beyond.

Shane & Jen
Written December 11, 2022
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