Explore Budapest’s VIII district: from Keleti station to the gypsy ghetto. Uncover urban history, migration, and vibrant culture on this unique tour.
- Keleti pályaudvar - Discover the history of this train station.
Explore the renowned arrival hall built for Princess Sissi.
Travel back in time 100 years. While it may not be as stunning as the frescoed Lotz Hall, which now serves as the treasury, the eclectic style of the ballroom remains surprising and impressive. Despite its long neglect, the Greek-style supporting columns, massive window frames, marble coverings, and intricately carved wooden panels evoke a sense of its former glory.
- Fiumei Road Cemetery - Delve into the history of this former Communist Cemetery.
Learn about local death customs.
Admire the beautiful tombs and architecture that turn this place into an outdoor museum.
Climb to the top of Kossuth’s tomb, who was the governor of Hungary during the revolution, for the best views of the 8th district.
Discover the fate of the martyred prime minister Batthany.
- Természet Fitotéka Kkt. - Visit the refurbished Laszlo ter, learn about the history of the carbon market that once stood here, and understand why it is named after the famous Hungarian writer.
- Kínai Piac (China Market) - The Józsefváros market, also known as the Four Tigers Market, is situated in an old industrial estate and is one of the largest wholesale markets. Visitors should note that the market is closed on holidays such as Christmas and Easter.
- Certified guide
The outer part of the viii district was considered as a no-go area, deemed the gypsy ghetto, the district is often still considered one of the most undesirable, run-down, poor, and depressing parts of the city.
Despite this, the area has inspired urban rappers from Animal Cannables, Arnold to Mr.Joint & Ferke. The district has inspired movies from Pál utca fiúk (Paul Street Boys), Nyolcker (The Eight District), and A Good Day to Die Hard.
The tour is very suitable for those interested in migration, and urban and architectural history. It enables participants the chance to explore the issues surrounding the district and its unique culture and vibrant history. Józsefváros is a heterogeneous and dynamically changing area and an ideal site to examine the effects of urban diversity.
On this tour you will explore…
-Keleti train station.
-The cemetery.
-Orczy Ter Cross
-The gypsy ghetto.
-Discover the fate of the house of fates museum.
-Chinese market and former Ganz factory.
- The Chinesse market is closed on Christmas and Easter holidays.
- Must be able to walk 4kms in 2.5 hours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.