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Hungarian Home Cooking Class in Budapest

5 reviews

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25000 HUF

Food Tour: Budapest Urban Feast

1 review

Prices From

65 EUR

Market Tour & Hungarian Cooking Class in Budapest

4 reviews

Prices From

35000 HUF

Danube Lunch Cruise in Budapest

0 reviews

Prices From

36 EUR

Vajdahunyad Castle

Sights 21 1

By Lara

Budapest's Fairy Tale Castle

Vajdahunyad Castle

Not a genuine castle but more so a reflection of the history and evolution of Hungarian architecture. From Romanesque to Gothic to Renaissance to Baroque; the styles continue to appease your eyes. At first this castle was designed for the 1896 Millenium Celebrations but was beloved by the public so much, in 1904 it was rebuilt to be permanent. Read more ›

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Szechenyi Baths

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By Lara

Deepest, Hottest Baths in Budapest!

Szechenyi Baths

The natural hot springs are renown in Budapest where the thermal pools have temperatures of 74 C and 180 F. Allegedly these waters have healing properties with rheumatism, joints, muscles and disorders of the nervous system. Read more ›

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Adeel

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Attila

€12/h

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Sergi

€6/h

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Bálint

€6/h

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Shoes on the Danube

Sights 12 0

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World War II Jewish memorial

Shoes on the Danube

It would be a lie to tell you only locals know this place. But this is something you shouldn't miss just because 'mass-tourists' go there too. For me the symbolism and the environment are the main reasons, because it's not a usual memorial, and it's on the bank of the Danube which allows you to sit there and live through what it represents. Read more ›

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Buda Castle

Sights 12 1

By Lara

Once upon a time is still happening!

Buda Castle

A lost time is charmingly preserved and tucked inside the walls of Buda Castle where on cobblestone streets one can stroll past architecture that dates back to the 13th century while still being in a modern neighborhood. Walking along the castle's walls is epic along with the view of the Danube below, it never gets old no matter how old it may be. Read more ›

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Espresso Embassy

Sights 11 1

By Peter

New wave coffee trend-setters

Espresso Embassy

Tibor Várady, Aeropress World Champion, established EE to serve the thirsty-for-quality coffee people in Budapest. They have a local speciality coffee roasters, Casino Mocca in the grinder. The guys brew and pull too. Mini croissant, cheesecake, banana bread are some pieces of the food and pastry counter that is supplied by local baker bikers. Read more ›

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MARGIT ISLAND

Sights 11 1

By Lara

Treasured Treasure

MARGIT ISLAND

This land has had thousands of years of religious influence. There have been nunneries, churches and cloisters here since the 16th century. Today it serves as a recreational island with the largest open air pool in BP, an open air theater, sports center, hotels and ruins from another time. Locals love the running trail that circles the island. Read more ›

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Polaroid Walking Tour in the Heart of Budapest

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Learn the basics of instant photography and take real pictures while exploring some highlights of the inner city: the Central Market Hall, the Great Synagogue, and other hidden beauties of Budapest. At the end of the tour you’ll have some original souvenirs to take home plus some great memories!

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32 EUR

Duration

2 h

Languages

English, Spanish

Telep Art Bar and Bistro

Sights 11 1

By Peter

Multicultural Bunch

Telep Art Bar and Bistro

At Telep, cream of the Budapest underground culture meets. This place is a very stable base of creatives, illustrators, longboarders, bikers, designers and individuals of course. We, as locals, usually go there because of us, we find almost everyone of our acquaintanceship here. Great bagels, gallery, night life, local beverages, beers, vines. Read more ›

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The Great Synagogue

Sights 10 0

By Lara

Largest Synagogue in Europe!

The Great Synagogue

The largest in Europe and the fifth largest in the world, the Great Synagogue was built in 1854. It's architecture is in the Moorish Revival style, with decorations from Islamic models from Medieval Spain and North Africa. It also has a mixture of Byzantine, Romantic and Gothic elements. This is the temple that Judaism in Europe esteems highest. Read more ›

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Római part / Római Shore

Sights 10 3

By Attila

Rowing on the Danube or get a beer

Római part / Római Shore

Római part (Roman Shore) gives you the feeling that you are far from the city hustle on the peaceful waterfront while in reality it's just a short train ride from the city centre and if you're not in a hurry, you could even take a bike as there's a cycle road from the Margaret Bridge to Római part. Read more ›

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Hungarian Parliament

Sights 10 1

By Attila

Free tour in the Parliament

Hungarian Parliament

The parliament building is real masterpiece - something for locals to be proud of. Furthermore it carries a great historical value for hungarians. Read more ›

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Rudas Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool

Sights 9 1

By Tamas

Absolutely must see&try in Budapest!

Rudas Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool

I love it because it is a fully renovated, old, traditional place with extraordinary atmosphere. The best time for visiting is the Night-bath Session from 10pm until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays. Inside there is a drinking hall, the water of the springs Hungária, Attila and Juventus can be consumed for the purposes of a drinking cure. Read more ›

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Kopaszi gát

Sights 9 1

By Diana

Pick a Picknick Place

Kopaszi gát

Every tourist goes to Margaret island if they'd like to see a park in Budapest and stay in the center enjoying the view of the city, but where do locals go? Well, lucky people of Buda go to Kopaszi gát (Kopaszi dam) where they can truly hide from the smog, noise and bustle of the downtown. Read more ›

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Citadella

Sights 8 2

By Lara

A Historical Height

Citadella

The Gellert Hill presents at it's summit, the Citadel has even been discovered to have a Roman tower built where it stands today. It has over time gotten a bad rap due to the Habsburgs in 1850 using it as a means to intimiate the population. The public demanded it's destruction but it was rebuilt in 1960 with museums, a hotel and a restaurant. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Local Haunts & Dive Bars: A Non-Touristy Pub Crawl in Budapest

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Would you like to taste some refreshing fröccs from the best Hungarian wine regions? Join our non-touristy pub crawl and check out local haunts you’d never find on your own. Fun facts, special vocab, great conversation and homemade specialities included!

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35 EUR

Duration

4 h

Languages

English

Matthias Church

Sights 8 2

By Lara

The Holy heartbeat of Buda Castle.

Matthias Church

It's history reaches back, forward and within! It's religiously rooted at the soul's center of one of Budapest's oldest epicenters. It bears a legendary Mary wonder that brought the Turkish defeat in 1686 after a Virgin Mother statue moved the Turks into retreat. It's religious potency still rings with wonder to this day. Read more ›

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Király fürdő

Sights 8 0

By Judit

A small but authentic spa

Király fürdő

It’s more a winter choice not just because it’s a great feeling to watch the snow outside from a warm Jacuzzi, but mainly as this spa doesn’t have any outside pools. But apart from the cheap price, the fact that (opposed to many other spas) men and women can visit it together every day makes it a good choice for groups and couples. Read more ›

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Gellert Hill

Sights 7 1

By Lara

Hike the History of Gellert Hill

Gellert Hill

Locals throughout time have adored this hill for it's summit's strategical vantage point. But it's not about the destination, it's about hiking the history of Gellert Hill. Once past the St. Gerard Stature, the hill gives way to the landscape of it's terrain. This is a local treasure giving you the chance to get away from the noise of the city. Read more ›

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Free Budapest Walk

Sights 6 0

By Lara

Free Walking Tours

Free Budapest Walk

The tour delivers an awesome wealth of information during it's walkabout. It's more grassroots than any other walking tour around BP because it's shares history to those in the present for free. It reveals Budapest's history, it's society, it's architecture and what Hungarians are truly like. Read more ›

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The Royal Palace

Sights 6 0

By Lara

Where History Whispers its story

The Royal Palace

A historical marker of a palace that underwent centuries of change but persevered which speaks to the history of Hungary. Dating back to the 12th century, this land has had a handful of reconstruction and many renovations through out the centuries. The evolution of the castle illustrates the great fortitude of this fortress. Read more ›

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Saint Stephens Basilica

Sights 6 0

By Lara

Budapest's Catholic Rome

Saint Stephens Basilica

It's the holy glitz and glam that sings within light and echos in faith. The epicenter and pride of Budapest's Catholic religion. This church's architecture and artistry commands you to sit and reflect on man's ability to convey faith through art. Read more ›

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Tomb of Gül Baba

Sights 5 2

By Deleted user

Your Turkish romance in Budapest

Tomb of Gül Baba

It's located in the so called Rózsadomb which is known as one of the richest parts of Budapest. This means that for locals this reason is good enough to go to that part of the city, because yes, we like to admire what the rich have and have it for free. Young people have their dates and families their weekend programs here, just casual stuff. Read more ›

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Budapest Orientation Walking Tour

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Discover the twin cities of Pest and Buda! See the monumental Saint Stephen’s Basilica, cross the Chain Bridge over the Danube River, visit Buda Castle and enjoy magical views on a 3-hour walking tour with an enthusiastic local guide.

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15 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French

Budapest Zoo

Sights 5 1

By Lara

Animal Style

Budapest Zoo

Go wild in a place where wild lives. Dating back to 1866, the zoo has been redeveloped over time and now stands as one of Budapest's greatest attractions. Classical architecture is still present. The elephant house is an example of Secession style while the bird house was built in a folk style. Read more ›

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Heroes Square

Sights 5 1

By Lara

A hubcap of History

Heroes Square

This area contains a wealth of historical significance. The square hosts statures (The Millennium Monument, Arpad: Leader of the Magyars, Archangel Gabriel, Statue of the Anonymous) Benedictine churches, (Jak Church) castles (Vajdahunyad Castle) and the famous Szechenyi Baths. The Mucsarnok Art Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts are here as well. Read more ›

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The Rock Church

Sights 4 1

By Lara

The Rock Church Rocks!

The Rock Church

A unique take on faith being solid as a rock, The Rock Church has an amount of space that was established as a Holy Grotto in 1926. During Communistic rule, this church of the Pauline order of monks was closed. Reopening in 1989, the Rock Church is a holy site that has preservered and is prized. Read more ›

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BUDAPEST BIKE

Sights 3 0

By Lara

Pedal about BP

BUDAPEST BIKE

Rent a moment on a bicycle for a memory that'll last a lifetime. Feel the wind on your face and enjoy the speed this mode of transportation provides allowing you a completely different perspective of the experience of Budapest. Read more ›

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Magyar Állami Operaház (Opera Hall)

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By Lara

Singing since 1884

Magyar Állami Operaház (Opera Hall)

The sheer brillance of this space is stunning. This was the life's work of architect Milos Ybl. It has seen the greatest music directors. The outside facade of the Opera house gives off a music box quality and when opened it sings. Opera lives here and the architecture and design make it magnificent. Read more ›

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Gellert Hotel and Baths

Sights 2 0

By Lara

Pamper thyself.

Gellert Hotel and Baths

The life that this land has had is sacred because of its continued revitalization. Since the 13th century, healing waters were found at the foot of Gellert Hill. There was even a hospital here in the MIddle Ages. The hotel was destroyed in 1945 then after WWII it was resurrected and rebuilt. Now the hotel has restaurants, a cafe and a bar. Read more ›

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Vigadó tér

Sights 1 0

By Bálint

Relaxing view of the city

Vigadó tér

We love to sit around in the park next to the fountain while looking at the Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge and the passing trams. It is also a relaxing, quiet place, far from the noisy traffic. Best place for talking for hours with friends. Read more ›

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Sights in Budapest

27 tips by 8 locals

Polaroid Walking Tour in the Heart of Budapest

Wheels & Meals Budapest Bike Tour

Budapest Orientation Walking Tour

Budapest Sightseeing Bike Tour

Hungarian Home Cooking Class in Budapest

Food Tour: Budapest Urban Feast

Market Tour & Hungarian Cooking Class in Budapest

Danube Lunch Cruise in Budapest

Vajdahunyad Castle

Szechenyi Baths

Adeel

€6/h

Attila

€12/h

Sergi

€6/h

Bálint

€6/h

Shoes on the Danube

Buda Castle

Espresso Embassy

MARGIT ISLAND

Polaroid Walking Tour in the Heart of Budapest

Telep Art Bar and Bistro

The Great Synagogue

Római part / Római Shore

Hungarian Parliament

Become an influencer!

Rudas Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool

Kopaszi gát

Citadella

Local Haunts & Dive Bars: A Non-Touristy Pub Crawl in Budapest

Matthias Church

Király fürdő

Gellert Hill

Free Budapest Walk

The Royal Palace

Saint Stephens Basilica

Tomb of Gül Baba

Budapest Orientation Walking Tour

Budapest Zoo

Heroes Square

The Rock Church

BUDAPEST BIKE

Magyar Állami Operaház (Opera Hall)

Gellert Hotel and Baths

Vigadó tér

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Berlin

Brussels

Budapest

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Los Angeles

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Milan

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New York

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