Free Budapest Walking Tours

Free Budapest Walking Tours

Free Budapest Walking Tours
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9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
About
MEETING POINT: 20 meters away from Budapest Eye (Ferris Wheel) next to the Danubius Fountain on Erzsebet ter (park). Address: 1051 Budapest, Erzsebet ter. Insightful and entertaining city walks about history, society, architecture and what Hungarians are actually like. Tours range from General, to Communism, to Jewish and Street & Urban Art themed walking tours with licenssed and local guides. Tours have no fixed prices, based on name-your-own-price system only. Join as a Traveller, leave as a Friend!
Budapest, Hungary

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2024

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NelsonM970
Natal, RN874 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
The free tours of Budapest (and that happen in other cities too) are great for having a first contact with a city. They are similar in this sense to hip-hop buses that are generally well paid. The excursions that are said to be free involve local residents who are willing to serve as "free" tour guides "paid" in advance for an almost symbolic price paid in advance, or a voluntary contribution at the end of the journey. Obviously the pleasure of these tiring tours depends heavily on the empathy of your guide who speaks the language of your choice. My tour was from HolaBudapest.com of the second style. My guide, born Spanish, was very friendly and we were very pleased. We had a tour of about 3 hours starting at 9 a.m. from the Budapest Opera House, going through the main points of interest of Peste (not including Buddha, which is another tour), ending on the banks of the Danube River in the magnificent Hungarian Parliament building. Really worth it by providing a good view of the city and its history. I recommend this first approach to the city.
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Written January 26, 2025
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MellyF75
Preston, UK66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
We spent 3 nights in lovely Budapest and did 3 tours in total. The first one was with Gary in the general walking tour. 2 hours well spent learning about the history and seeing the main sights on the Pest side. Gary was very entertaining, even telling us about the best foods to eat including the delicious Toro Rudi and chimney cake! That same day we went on the Buda Castle tour with Edith. This was also really good and Edith gave a great insight into the Buda side of the city. Our favourite though was the following day on the Jewish Quarter tour, again with the fabulous Edith. She gave a very moving account of the horrors that happened during the 2nd World War and also the fact that she had been impacted directly made the tour very emotional. All tours are approx 2 hours in length and allow you to gain the essential knowledge needed. We thoroughly enjoyed them and would highly recommend them for anyone who wants to see the top sights and learn more about this beautiful city. Although the tours are free, they are tip based which pays the wages of the guides - Well worth it.
Written January 6, 2024
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Dear MellyF75, Thank you so much for choosing our tours during your stay in Budapest and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed all three tours! It's fantastic to know that Gary and Edith provided you with insightful and entertaining experiences. We appreciate your kind words about their guidance through the city's history and the main sights on both the Pest and Buda sides of the river Danube. We're especially grateful for your acknowledgment of Edith's moving account during the Jewish Quarter tour. Sharing personal experiences adds depth to the historical narrative, and we're glad it resonated with you. We're also pleased that you found the tips about the best foods, including Toro Rudi and chimney cake, helpful. Budapest indeed has a rich culinary scene. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your support. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you on another visit to our beautiful city. Thank you once again for choosing our tours, and we look forward to welcoming you back! Kind regards, Triptobudapest.hu - Free Budapest Walking Tours Team
Written January 9, 2024
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steventhebeard
Linslade, UK55 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
This tour was so insightful giving me so much knowledge of Hungary and its capital without overloading the brain with so many dates etc.
Trudi, our tour guide, showed so much passion talking about her home city that made it a delight to hear. The main sights and interests of the city were covered comfortably in around 2 hours. When I originally booked the tour I thought this was going to be too long but actually it was perfect.
The tour started at 10:00am so a really good time with a finish before lunch and again Trudi is on hand to recommend where to eat and go so you get some great value dining without being overcharged in tourist hotspots.
The tour is free however the ask of a donation to support the work is something I recommend you do.
Written November 21, 2021
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Andy
Bristol, UK4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Budapest free tour on a cold and wet afternoon is a challenge for any walking tour guide but Andy put on a brave face for the 15 tourists.
The tour was delivered in good spirits with plenty of anecdotes, explanations and stories. This was accompanied by advice on the best way to see all that Budapest has to offer, including good quality white wine for less than £5 per bottle.
The only drawback being Andy's self taught English which was a little difficult to understand and required concentration by his audience.
Written November 11, 2023
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Dear Sunshine, We are thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the tour despite the cold and wet weather conditions. Andy is indeed a dedicated guide who goes above and beyond to ensure our guests have a memorable experience in Budapest. Regarding your comment on Andy's English proficiency, we understand the importance of effective communication, especially in a diverse group of both native and non-native English speakers. While a native English speaker might be fluent, the personalized touch, cultural insights, and adaptability provided by a native guide often contribute to a more memorable and enriching experience for participants. We also believe that a Hungarian tour guide can make the tour more accessible for non-native English speakers. We acknowledge that language clarity is crucial for a comprehensive tour experience. It's worth noting that Andy has consistently received five-star feedback in the past for his clear and concise communication skills. However, we take your feedback seriously, and we are committed to addressing this concern. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on one of our tours in the future. Kind regards, Agnes Molnar managing partner Triptobudapest.hu - Free Budapest Walking Tours Team
Written November 12, 2023
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Claudiu Madalin M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
The tour was awesome. Very entertaining and fun thing to do in Budapest. Andy, our guide was very fun to be around, friendly and interactive, with a good sense of humour and some catching stories.

We fully recommend to anybody visiting Budapest, it will help to see the city from a different perspective.
Written October 19, 2022
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Dear Ochiirosii, Thank you very much for joining our free walking tour in Budapest. We are delighted to read your comment about the informative and entertaining tour of Andy. Thank you very much for taking a minute to post it here. Have a great day! Kind regards, Triptobudapest.hu - Free Budapest Walking Tours Team
Written October 24, 2022
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padprod
Manchester, UK285 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
Despite a cold and rainy November afternoon guide Gary was engaging, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history of his country and city. Despite there being few visible reminders of the communist past to visit he brought it to life with stories, and welcomed any questions. Thank you!
Written November 17, 2023
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Dear Padprod, Thank you for braving the cold and rain to join our Communist tour with Gary on that November afternoon. We're delighted to hear that despite the weather, Gary's engagement, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge made your experience enjoyable. It's fantastic to know that Gary was able to bring the Communist history to life through his stories, creating a memorable and insightful tour. We truly appreciate your kind words and the opportunity to share the history of our city. Have a great stay in Budapest! Kind regards, Triptobudapest.hu - Free Budapest Walking Tours Team
Written November 17, 2023
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Alexandre V
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Friends
The Communism wamking tour with Gabor (not sure about his name but solething like this) was very informative and personal. He answered every question clearly and his flexibility allowed for the tour to be a bit "customizable" dependent on the group. We learned so much about the daily life of an inhabitant of this city in communism times, and the guide never ran out of personal anecedotes. Higlhy recommended.
Written August 22, 2022
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Dear Alexandra, thank you so much for joining our Free Communism walking tour with Gabor. We are pleased to read your glowing five start review about your tour and that Gabor could make your Budapest stay more memorable. Have a nice stay! Kind regards, Triptobudapest.hu - Free Budapest Walking Tours Team
Written August 25, 2022
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Tartlane
Shenzhen, China11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Only good things to say - certified tour guides, interesting stories, manageable group sizes, and the freedom to choose the size of our contribution based on how much we valued the experience . Due to the briefness of my company's stay in Budapest, we decided to go on two free walking tours in one day. We started off with the general Budapest tour in the morning, led by Judit. She gave an excellent tours, sharing interesting facts and stories about Budapest, some of which even I (having lived in the city for almost a year) hadn't heard. She also made conversation with us during the walking and was available to answer any and all questions. The second tour, of the Jewish quarter, was given by Petra (like the city in Jordan - as she introduced herself :)), who had a very powerful voice that boomed even over the constant traffic noises of downtown Budapest. She used a fair share of sarcasm, which was perhaps partially related to her personality, but in large part also to the very complicated nature of the stories she was telling. She also shared recommendations for eateries and bars/locales to visit, some of which we checked out and thoroughly enjoyed!
Written August 4, 2022
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Dear Tatlane, Thank you so much for joining two of our tours in Budapest. In the name of Judith and Petra, thanks for you powerful review! It means a lot to us. We’re glad that you pointed out that a tour is best given by local and certified tour guides (and not by foreign backpackers who stay in Budapest for a month or two..) We agree with you a hundred percent. Have a wonderful stay in Budapest! Triptobudapest.hu - Free Budapest Walking Tours Team
Written August 6, 2022
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marie
London, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
A wonderful and informative visit of Pest with a very pleasant tour guide Sofia who not only gave us all the facts but also shared many anecdotes with us. Don’t hesitate to book these free walking tours because it’s great value as you give 10€ pp at the end if you wish! We enjoyed it!
Written November 5, 2023
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Dear Venture, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review of your tour with Sofia! We're so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful and informative visit of Pest with her. We do take pride in providing not only the facts but also sharing anecdotes to make the experience engaging and enjoyable. We appreciate your mention of our value-driven approach, and your support through the optional contribution at the end of the tour helps sustain our services. We're glad you enjoyed it. Again, thank you for your support. Kind regards, Triptobudapest.hu - Free Budaepst Walking Tours Team
Written November 5, 2023
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Michal S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
We took the Pest tour with Balás (perhaps his name is written this way :)) and we were absolutely happy with his performance. It was very funny, informative, interesting and brief, not bothering with exorbitant details that we would forget in a minute but full of jokes and highlights that we'll keep in our head for a long time. It was just right for the two hour tour. Thanks a lot to him for a wonderful experience!
Written March 25, 2023
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Dear T6886L, Thanks for reviewing Balazs's tour in Budapest. The difference between an ordinary tour and an unforgettable experience relies on the qualities of a good tour guide. Well he can really elevate and enhance the experience of our Travellers, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Again, thanks for spreading the word about his tour and your experience with us. Have a wondeful day! Kind regards, Triptobudapest.hu - Free Budapest Walking Tours Team
Written April 2, 2023
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