Embark on Budapest’s first food tour and explore Hungarian food, wine, and culture. Discover classic flavors, unique wines, and stunning architecture while tasting traditional dishes and visiting artisan producers and specialty shops.
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Central Market Hall - The Central Market Hall is Budapest’s cathedral of food and one of Europe’s largest and most spectacular indoor markets. We’ll introduce you to Hungarian cuisine through the great variety and abundance of ingredients (mostly local and seasonal) on display. We will discuss the spectacular building, the culture of eating and drinking in Hungary, the ingredients, the dishes commonly made from them
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Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) - We’ll pass by this bridge, one of the several spanning the Danube.
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Belvárosi Disznótoros - Károlyi utca - Here we’ll follow the local tradition of eating lunch at a butcher shop, where we’ll have a lunch feast of a variety of Hungarian dishes.
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Centrál Grand Cafe & Bar - We’ll enjoy a tasting of three quintessential Hungarian cakes (and coffee) at this historic 19th-century coffeehouse, once frequented by Hungary’s most famous writers and artists.
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Hungarian National Museum - We’ll pass by the Hungarian National Museum, located in the Palace District, on our way to the wine tasting cellar.
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Tasting Table Budapest - The tour concludes with a wine and cheese tasting at an independent wine tasting cellar and shop. A sommelier will introduce us to the Hungarian wine regions, varietals, and styles, helping you put the Hungarian wine scene in context. We’ll end with a taste of the spectacular golden-tinted Tokaji aszú wine, one of the world’s finest sweet wines.
- Bottled water
- Lunch included
- 10% discount on wine purchases
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Delicious snacks
- Tour of Central Market Hall and more
- Wine and spirit tasting
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Embark on Budapest’s inaugural culinary journey (started in 2008) that showcases the traditional flavors, distinctive wines, and the compelling history and architecture of Hungary. This tour lets you explore the timeless aspects of Hungarian cuisine along with the modern artisan creators and interesting specialty stores adding zest to the city’s food experience. We commence our exploration at the Central Market- the food mecca of Budapest where you’ll get acquainted with the diversity of Hungarian cuisine. Here, we’ll talk about the architecture, the food and beverage habits of Hungarians, signature dishes, and how Hungarian chefs use pork fat, paprika, and goose liver. We’ll also sample a variety of foods and enjoy a pre-meal drink. A sumptuous lunch awaits at a traditional butcher’s shop, followed by a taste of the renowned Hungarian pastries at an old-world café. We’ll also stop by an award-winning chocolate maker, and end our tour with a detailed wine-tasting session led by a sommelier featuring 3 outstanding local wines (including the special Tokaji Aszú), accompanied by artisan cheese. Don’t forget to bring your appetite!
- This tour is available year-round (with the exception of Sundays and national holidays). If you would like to book a tour for a Sunday, please look for our “Budapest Culinary Walk - Sunday Edition” listing
- Our group tours are always small groups, limited to a maximum of 8 guests.
- For larger groups please choose the “Private Tour (min. 8 pers.)” option when booking
- If you would prefer a private tour, please choose the “Private Tour” option when booking
- Be prepared to cover a lot of ground on your feet during this tour!
- We try our best to cater to dietary requirements and allergies, so please let us know in advance if we’ll need to make special arrangements!
- We need at least 2 participants in order to run this tour. In the event of cancellation, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
