Private Tour
Budapest Private Half Day Tour: Local Highlights & Hidden Gems
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This isn’t just a tour—it’s time well spent with someone who calls Budapest home. Whether you're walking along the Danube, exploring Buda’s cobbled streets, popping into cafés and local shops, or discovering tucked-away ruin bars, every stop is handpicked to match your vibe.
Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests and travel style. Based on your responses, you’ll be matched with a like-minded host who will contact you directly to plan your itinerary. You’ll agree on a meeting time and place, and your experience can evolve naturally throughout the day.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Flexible start times—choose your preferred time when booking
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Budapest
Discover Budapest through the eyes of a local who will tailor the experience to your interests—from architectural grandeur to everyday street life. Before your tour, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to get to know your preferences. Whether you’re into imperial palaces, cool cafés, artisan shops, or riverfront strolls, your day will be designed just for you. Here are a few places you might explore:
Buda Castle
Follow your host through the Buda Castle district as you take in panoramic views, learn about the city's royal past, and soak up the atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Options
Budapest Walking Tour - 4 hour
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Explore Budapest with your local "Old Time Friend"! Thank you Lőrinc
Michelle P,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lőrinc was an exceptional host for my 4-hour Budapest tour. He was knowledgeable, warm, and incredibly welcoming. I felt safe, as if I were exploring the city with an old friend. His English is excellent, and his worldly background, having studied in Japan and India. He was flexible and very agreeable, and after getting to know your preferences, he took the lead to make the most of the tour time. We visited as many attractions and sites as we could in our short time! We explored the city by public transportation, visited historic landmarks, enjoyed beautiful views, and covered so much ground in a short time. Because it was a private tour, we moved at our own pace and tailored the itinerary exactly to what I wanted. Lőrinc was flexible, patient, and always accommodating. I only had one day in Budapest, but thanks to him, I was able to see all the major attractions with clear, insightful history at each stop. I could not ask for a better way to explore the city. If I was doing this by myself, I wouldn't have been able to get from point a to b as quickly, and without the small details he was able to point out. It was perfect. Highly recommend! Thank you Lőrinc!!!
Czaba is a great tour guide!
Michael S,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Czaba was an absolutely terrific guide. Knowledgeable and a great sense of humor. Adjusted the tour on the fly to take into account what we have already seen. Highly recommend him!
Lovely City
Bridget C,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The walking tour gave me an opportunity to see this beautiful city up close. The city seems well planned out where it gives you many areas for pedestrians to walk in areas to just enjoy the view and the beauty. A lovely city. The mini statues were nice touch to learn about the artist, Mihály Kolodko. It’s such a fun addition to the tour to try to find these mini statues throughout the city. Thank you, Julia I learned about the history, culture and the charm of Budapest. I hope to come back and spend more time.
Lőrinc was a fantastic...
Patrick A,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lőrinc was a fantastic guide. He led us through his city by foot and by public transportation. He was a wealth of knowledge about Budapest and its history. He even delivered us to one of his favorite restaurants for dinner (which was fantastic).
Angie the best to see Budapest
jbravo55,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Angie is an excellent tour guide, a lot of knowledge and the best way to learn about Budapest worth the experience
Balazs was a wonderful...
David P,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Balazs was a wonderful and informative guide. He really personalized the tour to cover places I had not yet seen in the city. Highly recommend.
Highly Recommended!! Ask for Angies When Visiting Budapest!!
Nancy S,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We highly recommend booking a private tour! Not only does your tour guide have extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the city, but you’ll now have a contact on the ground who can provide information and insights that you just won’t find in travel guides or brochures. Our tour guide, Angies was terrific! She not only knows the city but loves this city! We learned so much about Budapest from her! And she was a joy to be with! I highly recommend this tour!
Our guide was absolutely...
Caroline H,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was absolutely amazing! He was informative, interesting, open to our thoughts about what to see and where to go, and a pleasure to spend time with.
Made the most of 1 day in Budapest!
kaylaw24bc,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My walking tour with Agnes exceeded my expectations. It was a great balance between history, culture, and her own experiences, which is what I indicated my preference was. She was thoughtful about making the most of my time because I was only in Budapest for one day. Overall, it was a great introduction to the city and I was able to see and experience more than I ever could have on my own. I would absolutely recommend Agnes to anyone looking for a personalized tour!
Personalized tour with all the highlights
Kayla W,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent way to see the city in a short period of time while prioritizing the sights and culture most important to you.
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