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• Christmas & New Year
• Taste Eger's wines in historic cellars
• Enjoy a Danube River cruise with a drink
• Climb Saint Stephen's Basilica for city views

“The trip was smooth and fulfilling with their dedication and efforts. The agent helped us quickly when the weather changed our plan.”

• Taste Eger's famous wines with locals
• Enjoy personalized service throughout
• Tour the historic Danube bend cities

• In-depth Cultural
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• Sightseeing
• Indulge in an apfelstrudel in a cafe in beautiful Vienna
• Spend your day exploring fairytale castles in Prague
• Bathe in the legendary bubbling baths of Budapest

“Sites were amazing, local guides were like Goggle.”

• Enjoy wonderful views of the magnificent Budapest from Castle Hill
• Visit Buda Castle and then unwind at Széchenyi Thermal Baths
• Explore the Old Town, see the Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge

“Enjoyed every moment!!! Hotel was great, just wished it was closer to Old Town.”

• Enjoy a panoramic city tour with a local guide
• Explore majestic avenues and palaces
• Attend an optional Magyar show with dinner

“Overall city Tour of Vienna and Budapest with local guides are goid.”

• Festival & Events
• Depart for Budapest after a hearty breakfast
• Enjoy a hot breakfast and morning beer
• Ride from Budapest to Stoketoberfest campsite

“Really had an awesome time and definitely the one I'll never forget.”

• Explore Budapest's historic Ruin Bars
• Relax at Szechenyi thermal baths and saunas
• Join a guided tour of iconic Budapest sites

“The trip to Budapest was great and Tour Radar was extremely helpful with any questions I had.”

• Join a guided tour of Budapest's landmarks
• Cruise along the Danube in Budapest

“The tour as a whole was very badly organised, in particular the walking tour guides.”

• Stroll through Berlin's streets and historical sites
• Experience Prague's beer culture and nightlife
• Explore Budapest's vibrant nightlife with your group

“all 3 of my previous gadvantures trips were excellent!”

• River Cruise
• Explore Melk Abbey and Dürnstein village
• Board our ship and meet the crew in Passau
• Tour Vienna and the majestic Schoenbrunn Palace

“Really enjoyed the cruise. The staff did try to include us in conversations and relay the messages on board.”

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Budapest, known as the pearl of the Danube, is renowned for its beautiful and eclectic architecture, irresistible thermal baths and vibrant nightlife. Discover this historic city for yourself with Civitatis.

Things to see in Budapest

The Parliament of Budapest, Buda Castle, the Opera House, the Chain Bridge and St. Stephen's Basilica are some of the city's most popular landmarks . We also recommend taking a walk through the Jewish Quarter to see the Great Synagogue, one of the largest in the world.

A city of contrasts: relaxing spas and a thrilling nightlife

Budapest's thermal baths, such as the Széchenyi or Gellért , are renowned as being amongst the best thermal baths on the planet. However, Budapest is also notorious for its buzzing nightlife ! The city has it all from ' ruin bars '—trendy bars in converted abandoned buildings—to snazzy cocktail bars and off-the-wall nightclubs .

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There's lots to do in Budapest! Take a cruise along the Danube River , Go on a food tour at the Great Market , or go on a day trip to Esztergom, Visegrád or Szentendre. The options are endless!

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Discover the main sights of Budapest within 2,5 hours! Is this your first time in Budapest and you do not know where to start? Book this tour and we show you the most important sights of the city center, like the St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Liberty square, Parliament Building, Danube Promenade, etc. We give you the best tips, and recommendations for you in order to help you to make the best out of your Budapest trip!

Free Buda Castle Walking Tour

Discover the main sights of the Castle District, like the Matthias Church, the Fishermen’s Bastion, and the Ruszwurm Café. The whole area belongs to the World Heritage Sites- let us show you around and we will show you why!

Free Jewish Quarter and WW2 Tour

If you would like to get to know the Jewish Heritage of Budapest and check out the amazing Synagogue triangle that we have here in the city, then this tour is the perfect choice for you! During this tour, we really focus on the history of the Jewish Community of Hungary, the history of the WW2 and the Holocaust- and we show you the largest Synagogue in Europe and even the last piece of the ghetto wall that you can find in the city center.

You can also book a Danube river cruise through our website. To learn more about Budapest river cruises, visit this page .

• “ We loved our tour! “ Reviewed on March 08, 2024 We had the best time on our Budapest Tour with Mate, he was truly a wonderful guide and we loved the mix of culture, history and personal knowledge he provided. We got a perfect first impression of the city, 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Budapest in a heartbeat!

• “ Brilliant “ Reviewed on February 22, 2024 As a solo traveller, great to not have to plan sightseeing as my guide showed us places of the city, with useful, funny and needed information. And would help us with anything even after the tour was done, so lovely. Great tour and recommendations. Thank you so much, keep travelling!!!

• “Highly recommended,” Reviewed on January 17, 2023 Regina is a fabulous guide with real knowledge and a genuine interest in her subject. Her insights and recommendations are filled with fun and directed at genuinely helping her guests get the most out of their stay in Budapest

• “Amazing Walking Tour in the Jewish Quarters Budapest” Reviewed on May 17, 2022 My daughter and I recently visited Budapest for the first time and decided a walking tour in the Jewish Quarters would be a great way to learn about such an important part of the city, its history and culture. Our guide Zoltan was truly amazing. He is a fountain of knowledge and we learnt so much on our tour around the neighbourhood, which would not have been possible if we had explored by ourselves. Not only was the tour informative, Zoltan made it fun too. When the tour ended, he recommended a couple of restaurants where we had some seriously delicious food. I would recommend a walking tour as a perfect way to start your holiday 10/10!

• “Jewish Quarter and the Holocaust” Reviewed on May 16, 2022 My friend and I took the Jewish Quarter tour with Regi. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about the information she gave us. This is the first Freetour that I have ever done and I will certainly look out for them on other trips that I do. Very worthwhile and highly recommended.

• “Not to be missed!” Reviewed on May 29, 2022 We were in Budapest for 2,5 days and the walking tours were the only way to pack in lots of information and sights in just 2,5 hrs. We lucked out with our guide Zoly because both his deep knowledge of his town’s history and his lovely personality made it a great experience for us. Although we were walking under the hot sun for several hours before the tour, the tour itself was not tiring at all, everyone can keep up with the pace, plus we got some time for some much needed photos! Besides the necessary historical information, we got lots of fun facts you probably won’t get reading a printed guide. Also, he gave us lots of tips and warned us against some common tourist traps. Zoly was also our guide for the Pest tour we did the following day, another great experience! Thank you for making our short stay so great! 🙂

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Budapest tours, city sightseeing by bus, walk, boat, airplane or running.

You can choose from a wide variety of Budapest tours that match all interests and budgets:

Explore the city from the comfort of an air-conditioned sightseeing bus

• Admire the stunning vista from a boat cruise on the Danube,
• See the city from birds eye view on an airplane, or just
• Stroll in the city and absorb the rich cultural and architectural heritage.

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Recommended: – Jewish Heritage Tours – Sightseeing on Tram No. 2 – Tram 19 (Buda side, good alternative to Tram 2) – Tours by Bus – Walks – Free Walk Tours

River Cruises: Danube Cruises – Public Boat Service – Other Boat Tou rs

Exciting/Adventurous/Active: Segway Tours – Tours by Bike – Cave Tours – Sightseeing By Air –  Running Tours – Alternative Tours

The expert guides tell you everything about the major sights and their historical, cultural background in several foreign languages.

Guided tours last approximately 1 – 3 hours . Photo-stops are included.

Jewish Heritage Tours – Synagogues, Museum, the Old Jewish Quarter

English-speaking guides with thorough knowledge about the Budapest’s Jewish District and heritage lead the tours all of which include an interior visit to the

• Dohány Street Synagogue ,
• Jewish Museum,
• Holocaust Cemetery,
• Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park with the Tree of Life.

On the two longer tours (Grand and Expanded Grand) you will also explore the former Jewish quarter of the city and two other Budapest synagogues (in Rumbach Street, and in Kazinczy Street ).

The tours are held from May 1 till October 31. , and between 02.-30. November 2015 . see exact dates on the linked pages below. All entry fees are included.

TIP: We recommend one of the following guided tours if you want to learn about the history and the most beautiful monuments of the former Jewish Quarter.

You can select from two tours: a shorter and a longer, more detailed one.

The Cheapest Budapest Tour – Sightseeing on Tram No. 2

Note: Tram No. 2 i sn’t in service until 17. July 2022 . due to reconstruction works on the line. Replacement buses are available (don’t run along the river) View the tram’s timetable here.

If you come here for just 1-2 days and you’re short on time to do a lot of sightseeing, take a ride on tram No. 2 that travels along the Danube embankment in Pest.

You’ll see the most notable Budapest attractions and the breathtaking panorama .

The most scenic section of the route is the Danube Promenade between the Chain bridge and Elizabeth bridge.

It costs only a single ticket (350 HUF), or two if you plan to do the return trip.

The Time Out Budapest guide claimed it to be “ The second most beautiful public transport ride in Europe” (the first place goes to Venice).

The tram rides between Jászai Mari tér and its Közvágóhid terminus near Rákóczi Bridge.

After departing from Jászai Mari tér ,

• You’ll pass the impressive building of the Parliament , then
• a splendid view with the Danube, and the
• Castle Hill towering in the background opens up to you.
• The Fishermen’s Bastion and the tower of Matthias Church are the two dominant sights of the Castle District that you can see from the tram.

Of course you’ll see most bridges of Budapest, starting with the oldest one, the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd).

Then comes the graceful Elizabeth Bridge (Erzsébet híd), the massive cast iron Liberty Bridge   (Szabadság híd), Petőfi Bridge and the last one is the red Rákóczi Bridge .

Two architectural masterpieces stand at Széchenyi Square at the Pest end of the Chain Bridge:

• the Hungarian Academy of Sciences,
• and the Gresham Palace (the Four Seasons chain operates a luxury hotel within its walls).

The next noteworthy sight is the newly refurbished, eclectic  Vigadó Concert Hall at Vigadó tér.

The white cliffs of Gellert Hill with the Statue of Liberty on its top rises above the Danube with the Gellert Bath and Hotel at its foot in Buda, while you pass the Central Market Hall of Budapest at the Pest end of Szabadság híd.

Just before Rákóczi Bridge, two new cultural establishments have opened in the previous years

• the National Theatre in a middle of a charming, well-kept park, and
• the Palace of Arts with the Béla Bartók Concert Hall next to it.

See also a guide to sights in the city centre.

Tours by Boat – Cruise On The Danube

Tip: evening cruise with dinner & live music.

Nothing beats a cruise on the Danube, especially when the experience is heightened by a romantic atmosphere of a candlelit dinner, surrounded by the friendly lights of the Danube capital.

An air-conditioned ships will take you on a one-and-half-hour-long sightseeing excursion where you can enjoy live music and excellent warm buffet-dinner .

In the romantic candlelight you can enjoy the wonderful view of the city swimming in light.

After dinner you can also admire the panorama from the open upper deck of the ship.

The program is also available without dinner.

If you book it only with drinks , you can enjoy the beautiful night panorama over a glass of champagne, and another glass of soft drink, wine or beer.

• Full price: 49 EUR,
• Student: 46 EUR.
• Every day (except 20th August, and 24th, 31st December) from 19:00 till 21.00

Other Sightseeing Tours on the Danube

1. Boat Tour with Buffet Lunch – from 14.00 till 15.30- meeting is at the ticket office of the Duna Palota (Danube Palace) at 5., Zrínyi utca, V. district. at 13.30 the latest.

• Price with lunch: 36 EUR, Student: 33 EUR.

The night tour starts at 22:00 and lasts till cc. 23.30.

Meeting time is 21:30 on the place of that days performance (Danube Palace or Budai Vigadó).

• Full Price with dinner: 42 EUR, Student: 39 EUR.

TIP: Find out more on Danube Cruises in Budapest.

Boat Tours by Legenda

Legenda also offers daytime and evening river cruises at affordable price:

The daytime program is 70 minutes long with audio guide in 30 languages.

You’ll be treated to a glass of drink of your choice (champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water), and a glass of lemonade.

You can choose the tour with a 1.5 hour walk on Margaret Island.

Prices: daytime tour: full price: 4 500 HUF (3 500 HUF from March to October), student: 3 500 HUF, children (10-14 years): 2 250 HUF, under 10: free.

Tour with Margaret Island walk (with discounts on services on the island: bringo cart rental, 10 % at the cafe, restaurant of the Grand Hotel, 10 % spa ticket to the thermal hotel): full price: 4 500 HUF, students: 3 500 HUF, children (10-14 years): 2 250 HUF, under 10: free.

Evening Cruise: 1 hour long sightseeing, film and audio guide in 30 languages, a glass of drink on board of the boat.

Price: full price: 5 500 HUF, student: 4 400 HUF, children (10-14 years): 2 750 HUF, under 10: free.

Public Boat/Water Bus Service 2022 – The Cheapest Cruise: The National Theatre & Margaret Island,

The water bus service used to run between Boráros tér (Petőfi Bridge, Pest end), and Rómaifürdő in Óbuda by the city’s public transportation company (BKK). It used to be the most affordable boat tour in Budapest.

Unfortunately after the Covid pandemic only one service remained within the city centre only – between the National Theatre and Margaret Island – and in joint operation by MAHART and the Public Transport Company.

The Public Boat Line covers the following circuit route: Vigadó tér-Akadémia-Margitsziget (Sportuszoda)-Batthyány tér-Vigadó tér.

Schedule Of Public Boat Transport

• The service operates between Tuesday – Sunday (no service on Mondays) freom 12.00 (noon) till 20.00 (8 pm)

Price Of the Public River Cruise

• Free with monthly Budapes public transport pass (BKK havi bérlet), but only between Tuesday – Friday, on weekends you have to buy a ticket. Passes valid longer than a month are also entitle you for a free boat ride between Tues – Fri
• Without a monthy pass and on Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays a daily boat ride pass is: 1 500 HUF (cc. 4 EUR) . You cna travel on the public boat as many times as you want on the day of validity.
• Free for children under 7 years of age – but a registration ticket have to be obtained from the MAHART Passnave Office at Vigadó tér. Crazy, I know!!!

Furthermore, from May to September, on the last weekend of each month – i.e. 28 and 29 May, 25 and 26 June, 30 and 31 July, 27 and 28 August and 24 and 25 September 2022 – you can enjoy the boat ride free of charge with a monthly or longer validity pass .

See timetables .

TIP: Travel on Snow White/Hófehérke , a 19-century heritage boat that operates on Saturday afternoons between May – end of September.

The 121-year old Snow White is the oldest among boats carrying passengers and one of the last of the classically built engine boats once travelling the Danube.

The 45-minute tour lets you see the magnificent landmarks on the banks of the river between Margit Bridge and Erzsébet bridge.

• Departure times from Jászai Mari tér: Saturday: 14.00, 15.30, 17.00
• Departure times from Petőfi tér: Saturday: 14.45, 16.15, 17.45.

Tickets: full price: 500 HUF, children: 300 HUF (can be purchased on board the ship).

Budapest Tours by Bus

Bus sightseeing programs are very popular in Budapest: from hop on hop off to unique water bus tours.

Riverride – a Water Bus: Amphibious Sightseeing

The exciting ride departs from the Pest end of the Chain Bridge, at the National Academy building, shows the important places in the inner city then slips into the Danube in northern Pest on a special ramp.

The vehicle looks a bit flimsy on the river, but the driver operates it with ease and it is perfectly safe to travel on it (there are lifejackets under the seats, 9 emergency exits, trained staff).

The 2-hour trip ends at the Chain Bridge, Pest.

Schedule: April-October: 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.00, Novemeber-March: 11.00, 13.00, 15.00

Price: adult: 8 500 HUF, children (6-14 yeras of age): 6 000 HUF, free for kids under 6.

Hop on Hop Off Buses

Hop on Hop off tours are great because you can get on and off at any of the stops during the validity of your ticket (usually 24 or 48 hrs). The most popular bus sightseeings are:

• City Circle Sightseeing: 24-hour validity, 9 stops: Price: 23.0 EUR (includes discounts to a range of sights, museums, cafes, restaurants along the route).
• Big Bus Tour: 48 hour-ticket, 21 stops, audio guidance in 23 languages, Ticket: adult: 20 – 25 EUR, children: 8-10 EUR, family: 48-60 EUR
• City Hop on Hop Off: 24-hour ticket, 14 stops (2 hours), Price: adult 17.30 EUR, student: 15.40 EUR, children under 6: free

Walking Tours

The city, especially the centre, has just the right size to be explored on foot.

Besides the Jewish heritage tours listed above there are some other walks you can take while you are here.

TIP : See also our Buda Castle walk with Itinerary map or a walk tour suggestion in downtown Budapest.

Andrássy ut, a Parisian style boulevard from the Basilica to Heroes’ Square is also a great place for a leisurely stroll.

You can also pick from a wide variety of alternative tours if you want to see the so-called hidden treasures, sights even most locals don’t know about.

These walks

• Lead you through less touristy parts of district VIII. and VII,
• Show you the underground life of these areas,
• Art and culture,
• Unique architecture, and
• Tempt you with culinary delights.

There are highly specialized tours on

• Retro Budapest,
• Fashion and design,
• Art Nouveau tours,
• Pub crawling,
• Contemporary art life,
• Photo tours and more.

Recommended alternative tour organiser: Underguide.

Free Walk Tours with Budapest Card

Budapest tourist card owners can go on two free city tours (2 – 2,5 hrs)

• one in Buda every day starting at 14.00 and departing from Szentháromság/Holy Trinity Square in the Castle District),
• the other in the Pest side every day at 10.00, departing from Molnár’s Kürtöskalács Cafe, Váci Street 31., district V.).

TIP: Besides the two complimentary tours the city card offers numerous discounts on ticket prices to a wide range of sights and attractions (museums, baths, monuments etc.).

Free travel on public transport is also included.

Tours by Bike

Biking with meal & tour to szentendre town, pest by bike – 2.5 hours.

The Budapest Bike Breeze is a dedicated team of two cycling enthusiasts who love Budapest and know lots of things about its history and attractions.

They offer some very good-value tours in English, in and outside the city.

The “breeziest” tour is 2.5 hour long exploring the major sights in the Pest side that ends with a fröccs/spritzer in a local pub.

Tour dates & time: every day at 16.00.

Price: full price 20 EUR , students: 18 EUR

Bike Tour with Goulash

The tour is 4.5 hour excursion that covers both Buda and Pest.

You’ll be treated to a bowl of goulash in a charming garden restaurant at the end to supplement burnt calories. Rest points are well spaced so you won’t exhaust yourself during the ride.

Tour dates & time: 15. March – 15. October: every day at 10.30, From 15. October we offer scheduled tours on Friday-Saturday.

Price: full price: 27 EUR, students 25 EUR.

You’ll be riding on easy-to-use 24-speed trekking bikes, helmets, child seat are provided and incuded in the price. Bikes for children are also available so the whole family can do tour.

Szentendre by Bike & Boat

Szentendre is a picturesque artists’ town in the Danube bend 22 km north of Budapest.

On the tour you’ll first pedal by

• some of the famous sights of our capital city ( Parliament , Margaret Bridge and Island, Aquincum (Roman settlement in Óbuda), then
• follow the route along the river Danube to Szentendre where you’ll explore
• the town centre,
• have lunch then
• come back to Budapest on a scenic river cruise by boat (ticket is incl. in the price).

Tour dates & time: every day at 10.30 between 15. March – 21. October, Duration: 7-8 hrs.

Price:   50 EUR

TIP: All tours have several rest points and pace is not too fast so children and those who are not in their fittest form can also do the tour, especially the shorter one in flat Pest (the Buda side is hillier than Pest so you need to pedal harder there).Bo

Book a Bike Tour

Read more about biking in Budapest.

Electric-Bike Tours

If you don’t feel up to pedaling hop on an e-bike and skip the sweating and panting!

Convenient, fun and you can see most sights  and feel the pulse of the city within a relatively short time. Tours available in various length .

or  read more about electric bike tours in Budapest .

Running Tours

Discover the city on a running tour: you will explore the beautiful sights of the city (Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, the Danube riverbanks) including some hidden gems few know about. Get your running shoes and experience Budapest in a unique way!

Find out more on Running Tours in Budapest.

Hungary’s capital offers unique caves to explore besides the Labyrinth system in Buda Castle . The ground under the city full of caverns, tunnels and caves.

You can see this hidden natural treaures on guided tours in the Szemlőhegyi and the Pálvölgyi caves.

Glide Through the City On A Segway

The Segway is the first of its kind, a self-balancing , personal transportation device designed to operate in any pedestrian environment.

1 – 2 hour tours  with max. 12 people so you can count on a great, intimate experience. Discover what it’s like to be a Budapest celebrity as everyone, turns to watch you glide by!

City Center Segway Tour

• Start: 9.00 – 18.00 every day all year round
• Duration: 1 hour + 15 – 20 min training
• Price: adult: 40 EUR, student: 35 EUR

A quick and exciting way to cover all the must-see sights of the city center. Professional training and guiding in English are included.

Small group tour, max. 12 persons.

Unique, Tailor Made Tours

TIP 1: Pick a Special Budapest Tour to explore the city the way you like it. These unique tours are tailor-made to your wishes allowing you to enjoy the city more freely.

TIP: Check out also the English language guided tours during the Cultural Heritage Days on weekend in mid-September.

TIP 2: Sightseeing Air Tours

See Budapest as the birds do! Hop on a plane and admire the breathtaking panorama of the Danube, the bridges and the two city parts from the air, onboard a comfortable aeroplane.

Transfer to Budaörs airport and back to the city is included along with a glass of welcome champagne and a complimentary video footage of the program (recorded with a professional camera) to take home as a memory.

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Budapest - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

around the dynamic Hungarian capital.

Travel Highlights

• The eye-catching Hungarian Parliament building is also the third largest parliament building in the world. The symbol of Budapest features a stunning white Gothic façade, 10 courtyards and a whopping 619 rooms.
• Buda Castle, an opulent royal building, is also among Budapest’s most famouslandmarks. This glorious structure sits atop of the Castle Hill overlooking the Danube, and can be seen from various points in the city.
• A stroll along the breathtaking Chain Bridge will open up a panorama of both Buda and Pest districts, as well as the Danube River that flows between them.
• Memento Park is an open-air museum located outside of the city center. It features a vast collection of now disused public works of art originating from the country’s socialist era.

Travel Tips

• No visit to Budapest is completed without trying the belly-warming Hungarian snack called lángos. This delicious doughy delicacy, usually topped with cheese or sour cream, will be a welcome energy-booster after a day of sightseeing.
• To truly soak up the city’s buzzing bar scene, make sure to visit one of Budapest’s many ruin bars. Once existing as stores or warehouses, these repurposed spaces are nowadays among the hottest nightlife spots for the Hungarian youth. You’ll find most of them in the old District VII.
• For ultimate relaxation, check out one of the iconic Budapest spas. Nothing will be more satisfying after a day of sightseeing than unwinding in one of the lush thermal baths. Two of the most popular spas in Budapest are Széchenyi and Gellért.

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Insight Cities Budapest Tours

Explore ancient buda & dynamic, modern pest, phd & ma-level guides, private & small-group guided tours, customized travel experiences & trip planning, expert-led walking tours in budapest, for travelers who like to learn.

Bisected by the mighty river Danube, Budapest’s two sides conjure distinct eras. Buda Hill’s Castle District recalls the Magyar Kings, Turkish Pashas, and Habsburg Diets who ruled from here, while  lively Pest below – with its extravagant Parliament and Stock Exchange – evokes the political and financial power of the modern Hungarian nation.

On Insight Budapest private tours and small-group tours, we explore the many faces of Hungary’s capital, from the city’s profound Jewish heritage , fabulous Art Nouveau architecture , grand cafés , and complex Cold War legacy , to the Ruin Bars and UNESCO-cited design scene that infuse Budapest today with new cosmopolitanism and creativity.

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Downtown Pest: The New Imperial Capital 1867-1914

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Our Budapest tour guides are professors, grad students, art critics , and historians who are passionate about sharing Hungary’s capital with curious travelers from all over the world. Every year, we help thousands of visitors grasp Budapest’s extravagant architecture and complex political history, rich cuisine and local customs, 20th-century tragedies and modern renewal on a deeper level. We promise to surprise you with intriguing sites easy to miss without us and to help you explore in vivid ways. With expertise across diverse backgrounds , our brainy guides make sure that you use your time in Budapest to enjoy an unforgettable experience of this glamorous city on the Danube, a cosmopolitan enclave often at odds with the political trend of the Hungarian nation today.

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We did the Downtown Pest tour with Andras a few days ago. He is extremely articulate and knowledgeable. And very flexible–he will tailor the tour to your particular interests. This was a great introduction to Budapest, its history and politics. Andras even took us on the metro for part of the tour and taught us how to get a pass, etc. If you like scholarly, in-depth tours, then you will like Insight Cities tours. Highly recommend Andras and Insight Cities tours.

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The best way to see and get immersed in the culture and history of this city is with a local historical guide that lives here.

Veronika was amazing! This was the second tour we took with Veronika (she also gave us a tour of Communist Budapest), and on both occasions she was extremely knowledgable, kind and well informed . She shared tremendous insight and knowledge about Budapest’s history, was very well organized, thoughtful and even took us to fascinating places like an archeological dig or gallery we would not have found on our own. We were so grateful to have taken these tours with Veronika. They were the highlight of our trip!

After engaging Insight Cities for unforgettable tours in Vienna and Prague, we ended our trip with 2 more from the company. After 5 tours, we can easily recommend this company. The guides are superb. Hope to see them in more cities in the future.

We took the “Downtown Pest: The New Imperial Capital” tour with Andras, who was very knowledgeable and full of wonderful anecdotes about his experiences growing up in Budapest. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in actually learning about the city from a local who is full of knowledge and insight. Definitely bring your camera and your curiosity!

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Explore Hungary’s capital by bus or boat. See the top attractions of Budapest like the Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Fishermen’s Bastion, Chain Bridge, Andrassy Avenue, Heroes Square and more. Take a romantic Danube River cruise and admire the sights of Buda and Pest. Enjoy the nightlife with a traditional dinner.

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Europe Christmas Markets: Budapest to Zagreb

8 days | discover the festive markets of hungary, austria, slovenia and croatia.

It’s the most wonderful time of year, particularly when its set in some of Central Europe’s prettiest and most historic cities. Get in the Christmas spirit exploring festive markets in cities decorated in full Christmas splendour, browsing local handicrafts from traditional wooden stalls, sampling delicious regional specialties and taking in endless winter scenes along the way. Indulge your senses in intoxicating Budapest, browse Austrian handicrafts hopping between Graz’s 14 charming markets, and be immersed in spectacular winter scenery in Ljubljana and fairy-tale like Lake Bled. Finish up in Zagreb, which transforms into a magical illuminated wonderland for its month-long Advent festival.

Trip overview

• This trip takes you to a variety of Christmas markets across central Europe. Contrast the various traditions, cuisines and of course, mulled wine, in several amazing cities.
• Hungary’s intoxicating capital becomes even more magical when draped in fairy-lights and dusted with snow at Christmastime. Try delicious local specialties like chimney cakes and potato dumplings at its main market at Vorosmarty Square.
• Why settle for one Christmas market when you could have 14? Visit Graz’s main market at Hauptplatz Square, then make your way through as many as you wish.
• Bled’s fairy tale-like scenery – which includes an 11th-century cliff-top castle, a stunning lake and a picturesque island topped with a church – is a dream to explore. See it for yourself.
• Zagreb transforms into a glorious illuminated winter wonderland during its month-long Advent Festival. Spend two days savouring the sights, taking in acres of fairy-lights, huge Christmas trees, nativity scenes, ice-rinks, mulled wine stalls and igloo-shaped rakija (a potent local drop) bars.
• While the Christmas markets we visit are all beautiful, they can get very busy, so please be prepared for crowds. We'll also spend a considerable amount of time outdoors, and as it is winter it would be advisable you bring warm clothing and are adequately prepared for the weather.
• The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Train travel is a fast way to traverse long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. Trains are comfortable and often decked out with air conditioning, toilets, a snack bar (or vending machine) and power points. Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find this information in the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information.
• Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
• On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Szia! Welcome to Budapest, Hungary's intoxicating capital. Make your own way to the hotel, where your trip begins with a 6 pm welcome meeting. There are no planned activities for today, but if you arrive early, there is plenty to do and see. This historic city, complete with hilltop castle overlooking the Danube, is beautiful any time of the year, but it becomes even more magical at Christmas time when it's draped in lights and dusted with snow. Perhaps get a first impression of the city on an afternoon stroll, taking in its charming mix of Roman, Gothic and Turkish architecture, or head to Fishermen’s Bastion – a white-stoned, seven-towered structure that looks straight from a fairy tale – for the best view of Budapest. After your important evening meeting, perhaps head out with your new travel buddies and tour leader for dinner, then take a night walk along the Danube River to see the surrounding buildings and bridges lit up in lights. Not to be missed are Budapest's funky 'ruin pubs'.

• Hotel (1 night)

There are no meals included on this day.

If you can't arrange a flight that will have you arrive in time for today's welcome meeting, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please have these on hand.

Get acquainted with Budapest on a morning orientation walk with your tour leader, finishing with a visit to the Budapest Christmas Fair at Vorosmarty Square. Not only is this the oldest and biggest Christmas market in Budapest, it is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the world. Discover why as you browse wooden stalls selling local handcrafts, as your senses are treated to wafts of fresh Hungarian pastries (like chimney cakes and home-made strudel), dodolle (potato dumplings), grilled sausage, paprika-infused goulash and other various street foods fill the air. Don’t miss sampling a freshly baked chimney cake (Kurtoskalacs) or dough shaped as a cone, covered in sugar and cinnamon. Enjoy an included food tasting and a warming glass of mulled wine in the market. Afterwards, you have a free afternoon to further explore on your own. You might want to check out some of the smaller markets scattered around the city – head to Deak Ferenc Steet (frequently called Fashion Street), Varoshaza Park, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Erzsebet Square and Gozsdu Udvar to find just a few – or jump on a tram and make your way to City Park for outdoor ice skating in front on the gorgeous Vajdahunyad Castle. Follow this is a warm soak in the Budapest baths. Keep the Christmas spirit going in the evening, taking in festival music at one of the many venues in town.

• Budapest - Christmas Snacks and Mulled Wine Tasting
• Budapest - Leader-led orientation walk
• Budapest - Christmas Market

Travel by train to Graz (about 6 hours). Austria’s second largest city has no less than 14 Christmas markets open over the holiday season. Start off with a visit to the main one at Hauptplatz square in front of the town hall. Find vendors selling a mix of traditional Austrian handicrafts and culinary treats, a towering Christmas tree decked in lights and a carousel for the young at heart.After take a spectacular funicular ride up to The Schlosberg Castle for a visit and to experience some high-altitude Christmas Markets that are right inside. On your way down you can choose to either go on food, via the WW2 tunnel or as an optional activity, should you feel more adventurous, via the tallest indoor slide in the world. The slide is 64m tall and more than 170m long. In the evening, an advent calendar is projected on the town hall to great effect. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore a few more of the markets scattered around town; all 14 are within easy walking distance. 

• Graz - Christmas Market Visit
• Graz - Schlosberg Castle Visit and Funicular Ride

Travel by train to Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana (about 3.5 hours). Set amongst grand lakes and mountains, Slovenia’s picturesque towns offer an idyllic backdrop at any time of year. But in winter, the spectacular scenery becomes even more captivating with a dusting of snow and frost-covered trees. Upon arrival, set out to explore the town with your leader and visit the main Christmas market on the banks of Ljubljanica river. Perhaps head out to Metelkova Mesto in the evening to experience the local nightlife.

• Ljubljana - Christmas Market

Today you’ll take a one-hour bus ride to the lakeside town of Bled. Gifted with immense natural beauty, Bled ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts in the world; its fairy tale-like scenery – which includes an 11th-century cliff-top castle, a stunning lake and a picturesque island topped with a church – is a dream to explore. Depending on the weather, you can choose to visit Bled Castle, join your leader on a 6-kilometre/4-mile walk around the lake or climb to Ojstrica viewpoint for some amazing vistas. Warm up with coffee or hot chocolate and a slice of kremsnita (Bled’s famous cream cake) before taking the public bus back to Ljubljana.

• Bled - Day Trip to Lake Bled

Travel to Zagreb this morning (about 2.5 hours by train). Nestled below Mt Medvednica, Croatia’s thriving capital is an exciting winter destination. A month-long Advent festival transforms the city into an illuminated winter wonderland, complete with acres of fairy-lights, huge Christmas trees, nativity scenes, temporary ice rinks, mulled wine stalls and igloo-shaped rakija (a potent local drop) bars. The Christmas market here is considered among the best in Europe. Head out on an evening walking tour to see the city in full Christmas splendour. A local guide will provide an insight into Croatian Christmas tradition, such as why Croatian’s used to keep their turkeys out on their balconies before Christmas dinner.

• Hostel (1 night)
• Zagreb - Walking Tour of Christmas Markets with Local Guide

Take in the panoramic view of Zagreb on the cable car ride to Sljeme, the summit of Medvednica mountain. If you weren’t fortunate enough to see snow at previous destinations on this trip, you’ll likely get the chance to experience a true winter wonderland here in the mountains, which always see a fair bit of snow during the winter. Savour the snow-covered sights on a short walk with your tour leader, before enjoying a traditional Croatian lunch. Feast on local specialties like soup, meat stew or sarma (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat), then return to Zagreb for your final night.

• Zagreb - Cable car to Sljeme

Today you’ll have a chance to enjoy traditional Croatian lunch. Keep in mind that Croatian cuisine is meat based. Even though there will be a vegetarian option available, it may be limited.

Your festive adventure come to an end after breakfast. There are no planned activities for today.

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Train, Public bus, Taxi

Hotel (7 nights)

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Important notes.

1. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability. Please speak to your agent for further information.

Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.

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