Private Tour
Budapest Essentials Private Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This 3-hour walking tour is perfect for visitors with limited time and for those who would like to get a good introduction to our city.
During the tour we visit some of Budapest's most popular attractions - like the Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Parliament - as well as some lesser-known locations - Shoes on the Danube, Liberty Square etc.
By the end of this tour you will be confident with public transport of Budapest as well as the must visit places, best restaurants and museums.
WE ARE AVAILABLE ALL DAY BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 7:00 PM.
PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WOULD LIKE TO START THE TOUR!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Szechenyi Lanchid
You can hear the story of the very first permanent link of Budapest
Shoes on the Danube Bank
Visit the most powerful memorial of Budapest and learn about Jewish history and WW2
What‘s Included
Coffee or tea or soft drink
Skip the line entry and guided visit to the St.Stephen's Cathedral
Free map and many recommendations for your stay
Home-made strudel in the Strudel House
Walking tour with a licensed tour guide
Private transportation
Options
Budapest Essentials Private Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems
Reviews
862 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eszter started our trip off right!
SusanLR22,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eszter was a wonderful tour guide for our family of 4. The 3-hour walking tour was a great introduction to Budapest. We enjoyed our time with her and would definitely recommend this tour to others!
Too much vacant air.
Rodney H,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Walked for miles with 0 communication in between spots. Even ended it early because it was so bad. Good English though when she did talk. And it was only the 3 of us on the tour.
Perfect Essential Experience
Nathan P,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect way to see the essentials. Knowledgeable, friendly guide and efficient on-foot coverage. Exactly what I’d hoped for.
Budapest Overvi
Andrew P,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you have not been to Budapest before and you want an overall overview of the city highlights plus the history, this is the tour for you. It is a one on one tour, no hearing devices required, no flag to follow , no crowd to navigate. Our guide Petra was a local girl and very knowledgeable on the history.
A wonderful introduction to Budapest
Scott C,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our first visit to Budapest and did not know a lot of the city's history. Our tour guide, Anita Barta was exceptional. She walked us on a story from the very beginning of the city, including from the migration of the Magyars through the heartbreaking occupation by the Nazi's and the solum shoes memorial for the victims of the Holocaust along the shores of the Danube. We also experienced the transition from Soviet influence to today's independent Hungary, including visiting a statue of Ronald Regan in independence square! We had a delicious snack of local strudels and finished at a festive Christmas market at Saint Stephen's. Anita did an excellent job and we strongly recommend this tour.
Private tour Budapest!
Marypat m,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anita was a great travel guide! She was prompt, very informative, catered to our needs, and was delightful to be around!
Great afternoon with Petra
Eric H,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience spending an afternoon with Petra. She was incredibly kind to meet us at the train station (as our train to Budapest was running late) to begin our tour. She guided us around the key sites of Budapest, explaining the history and cultural relevance of each location. I highly recommend this three-hour tour and it's an extra bonus if you're lucky enough to have Petra as your guide.
Anita was a great tour...
Angela D,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anita was a great tour guide on our first morning in Budapest! Our family really enjoyed this tour! Highly recommend
Excellent tour guide
Craig J,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anita was informative and gave a great history of Budapest. She was fun to walk around with and the strudel stop was perfect (I visited that restaurant two more times during my visit!).
Petra was an amazing tour...
Roshni D,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Petra was an amazing tour guide. She was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable! She explained everything well and in a fun way!
Related Experiences
Operated by Budapest Locals