Budapest Market Tour & Cooking Class with Local Guide & Tastings

Name: Budapest Market Tour & Cooking Class with Local Guide & Tastings
Price: 89.1 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (542 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

Hungarian

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Join us as we explore the largest indoor market in Hungary, gather fresh ingredients, and then head over to our nearby apartment for a hands-on cooking session and cultural immersion.

We'll start by meeting up at the iconic Central Market Hall of Budapest. From there, we'll take a short walk around the market, chatting about Hungarian history, cuisine, and culture while tasting some of the flavorus of Hungary!

After the Market, we head over to our apartment, where a selection of mouth-watering snacks, like sausages, salamis, dips, and cheeses waiting for us before we get to it!

Then, it's time to roll up our sleeves and get cooking!

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

[GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN Options Available] What makes the Foodapest Cooking Class unique is that it blends culture, flavors, connection, and history into one experience. Unlike a standard cooking class, we begin with a guided market tour at the iconic Central Market Hall, where guests taste local specialties from real Hungarian producers. From there, we bring those fresh, seasonal ingredients to our cozy Budapest-style venue and learn how to prepare traditional Hungarian dishes, based on real family recipes. Along the way, guests connect with the city, the food, and each other: discovering not just how Hungarian cuisine tastes, but how it’s shaped by tradition, stories, and everyday life in Budapest. It’s not just a cooking class, it’s a cultural experience served family-style.

Sample Menu

main

Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings (Grandma's recipe)

Classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Hungarian style flour dumplings (or with potatoes without gluten).

starter

Selection of Hungarian Cured Salamis and Winter Cheeses

dessert

Traditional Hungarian Sweets

starter

Selection of Exotic Hungarian Pickles

starter

Taster of Hungarian Palinka

starter

Wine pairing with meal

From local wineries

What‘s Included

Wine pairing and Hungarian spirit tasting

Local English-speaking chef and host

Hands-on Hungarian cooking class in a local apartment

Welcome tastings of Hungarian cold cuts, cheeses, and pickles

Soft drinks and water

Main course and dessert prepared during class

Guided market tour at Budapest’s Central Market Hall

Recipe booklet and one authentic vintage postcard souvenir

All fresh ingredients and cooking equipment

Options

Budapest Cooking Class: Market-to-Table with Tastings & Souvenir

Reviews

4.97

542 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

532

Mesi’s Chicken Paprikas Lessons
jancB7919LU,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful experience!! Great Market tour…Tons of history… detailed information with demonstrations.
Hungarian cuisine is very tasty
MarySMaria,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed this Hungarian cooking class. It was very good and had a warm, friendly atmosphere, organized by Mesi. I met people from many different countries, which made the experience even more special. Our chef was very kind, knowledgeable, and passionate. She taught us not only how to cook traditional Hungarian dishes, but also shared a lot of interesting information about Hungary and its culture. It was a great and very interesting experience, and I can highly recommend it.
So much fun!
katarinad450,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour guide was very informational and so knowledgeable about everything. Mesi gave an excellent market tour and we made some delicious chicken paprikash! 10/10 experience- highly recommend.
Wonderful afternoon
Camille B,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This cooking class was so fun and cosy and well organised, and Kinga was an excellent guide and host. She was passionate, very knowledgeable and so kind and friendly. We cooked in a cosy apartment and it felt so homely, and we all ate together after. The experience was not rushed, I felt very relaxed. I highly recommend this experience and I’m so glad I did it ☺️
Chicken Paprika & drinks
TrentRod,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an incredible time at foodapest! This wasn't just about cooking; it was a deep dive into Hungarian culture and history. Our instructor was passionate and told wonderful stories about the origins of the dishes we made. We prepared authentic Chicken Paprikash from scratch, and I finally learned the secret to using real Hungarian paprika. The best part was sitting down at the end to enjoy the feast with a glass of local wine. A must-do if you are in Budapest! Mesi is the best guide
We really loved spending...
Angela D,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We really loved spending the afternoon with Kinga - what a lovely outing for our family! Highly recommend
Wonderful all around
alvaroq227,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great teacher, funny and kind! Learned so much history, not only the wonderful cooking but also about historical and contemporary Hungarian culture!!!
Cooking class with Birdie
leonorq595,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was truly an amazing experience!! Delicious food and great company to be around with. We all learned so much and enjoyed every little bit!!!!
Funny and tasty experience
AllaLyskin,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I visited this cooking class last week and had a great experience of cooking chicken paprikash. We were group of five people, worked together, ate together and had a lot of fun. Our guide was Birdie, and she was gorgeous. She explained the cooking step by step, showed how the dish was looking on every stage, told family stories and tips, laughed with us and paid attention to everybody. And result was really tasty. The kitchen was very clean and cozy in its Christmas decoration.
Such a fun time meeting new people.
michaelrE8379NO,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had birdie and it was such an amazing experience. The group was a lot of fun and the whole experience was totally worth it. Highly recommend this experience.