Budapest Food Tour: Market Walk, Local Drinks & 20+ Tastings
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join the brand-new 2026 food tour designed by George a small-group, story-driven tasting day that feels like hanging out with a local.
Insider access to the Great Market Hall and hand-picked, family-run spots that reveal authentic Hungarian food culture. Includes a complimentary take-home souvenir.
Total tastings: 20+; each unique item counts as a sample (for example, cold cuts served 3 ways = 3 samples)
• Traditional beef goulash
• Lángos - our street food favorite
• Sweet chimney cake
• Local dessert
• Artisanal cold cuts
• Homemade pickles
• Wines Hungarians truly drink
• Local Beer
• Pálinka (traditional Hungarian alcoholic spirit)
• Enjoy a freshly made Hungarian strudel
Bring an appetite - these ‘bites’ mean you’ll roll out satisfied.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Central Market Hall
Meet outside the main entrance for introductions and a quick briefing. Look for the bald guy with a cool beard, also the infamous white “Experiences by George” bag on the shoulder.
Central Market Hall
Taste your way through the market with artisanal cold cuts, house pickles, and homemade pálinka(Hungary's traditional alcoholic spirit). Along the way you’ll meet the vendors, hear their family stories, learn the market’s history, and stop at the local suppliers where only locals shop.
Options
Budapest Food Tour: Market Walk, Local Drinks & 20+ Tastings
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Snacks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do yourself a favor and take this tour.
Nicole M,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is by far one of my favorite food tours ever. George is so friendly and knowledgeable, and his food choices are absolutely delicious—local vendors paired with George’s historical and social stories made this a perfect day! Thank you!!!
Fantastic tour, George...
evelynframe7,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour, George was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable about food and the Hungrey history
Interesting tour
Winnie B,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00George is a good guide. Content of the tour was OK, and the food tasted was authentic I think, but not sure if it is good value for money.
Perfect way to try local foods.
ThetravelsofBlair,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our experience. We got to try a lot of different Hungarian foods, the tour was very organized & I love how George made it a mission to support family-owned businesses. He even had cold water bottles ready for us which was very thoughtful considering how hot it was outside. Only thing that could've been better is that I do not eat pork and George was aware of this. He informed me before the tour began that there would be a substitution but when the time came for us to try the portion of the tour that contained pork, I never received a substitution. I was kind've waiting to see if I was going to get a different offering but never did so I was disappointed about that. Otherwise, we did enjoy it. It was unique. Also, the place we got Langos from set the bar very high.
Great food tour.
David R,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00very informative and tasty food tour with a very friendly, informative and helpful guide. We have done food tours in many places around the world and George’s tour was easily a top 3 tour!
A great introduction to the food and culture of Budapest
Dragonita60,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George is a fantastic guide, his local knowledge is really interesting and helpful. This tour was the first thing we did when we arrived in Budapest and it was a great start to our visit with an introduction to the market and some history of the city. The tastings were all delicious and came with lots of information from George about how the food and drinks were made and where they came from. The group was small and it was easy to ask questions. Would highly recommend.
Great food , great host
Caroline F,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00George was a wonderful host and gave us plenty of history about the city as well as inviting us to eat some great local foods. I always sign up to this type of your as I would never consider trying half the foods you get to sample on these tours. I had to pace myself not eating too much too early into the tour. Also great as a solo traveller to meet other people and hang out with a great group of people for a few hours
Recommend tour!
Shimrit E,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with George! We ate a lot and everything was delicious! George is very knowledgeable about the city and the local food
George was an excellent...
Chris J,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00George was an excellent guide, and as part of a small group we were able to visit serval hand selected small family businesses snd enjoy a large range of traditional food and drinks
Tasty bites
Earle T,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great introduction to Hungarian cuisine. George was great. Friendly and very knowledgeable about Hungarian cuisine and culture.
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