Budapest Ruin Bars: Evening Walking Tour with Drinks & Snacks
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore abandoned buildings and courtyards transformed into unique bars, restaurants, galleries and cultural spaces with beautiful and creative street art of this eclectic part of Budapest. Learn about the history and transformation of the area, Hungarian drinking culture and sample some of Hungary's famous drinks, like Pálinka and Unicum. To comfort your stomach, enjoy a quick bite of Lángos on the streets of the Ruin Bar district of Budapest. Sure you will find something that will satisfy your taste!
Come and discover the magic of the Ruin Bars of Budapest and experience the city like a local!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Lampas
A unique and original, legit Ruin Bar in the heart of Budapest
Instant Fogas
The most hip Ruin Bar experience in Budapest with 3 dance floors and a Punk-Rock cellar concert room.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Gratuities
Options
Budapest Ruin Bars: Evening Walking Tour with Drinks & Snacks
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour! A must-do to check out the Budapest eclectic drinking scene!
Joshua D,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour, likely made that way by our amazing guide, Bianca. She took us to three different ruin bars, to include the original more popular (and huge) one and two more local ones. They all have such different vibes and were fun and quirky in their own way. She taught us about the history and culture of drinking in Budapest and how that has changed with generations, she took us to get Langos as a yummy snack, and introduced us to Palinka (or 5)! It was a fantastic time and provided great photo-ops as well. Highly recommend.
Funny.
Y3480BBinesp,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stayed 5 days and did about 4 tours, this was the best without any doubt, very fun, you know and interact with people, and the welcome was excellent, I would repeat it without any doubt.
Great experience
Jackie W,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and fun tour! Bianka was a wonderful guide. The ruin bars were very different but all great.
Great bar hop
dmkopera1,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zoltan provided a great tour of 3 ruin bars. He shared the history and uniqueness of each one. We had drinks and delicious langos, he kept us entertained with stories!
Definitely would recommend.
Joseph H,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bianka was an amazing and fun guide. She gave us a lot of great information and it was a fantastic experience. Our group of 10 had a great time. Can not say enough good things about this tour.
Bars of ruins
Vicente L,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We caught the tour with civitatis, and it's hired by White Umbrella, a hit. We did the tour with Carlos, good people, super close and very wise, the group we did the tour with also counts, we had a great time
Ruins tour is a must. So interesting and fun
JudyNoosa,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time. Bianca was a brilliant host and was fun and knowledgeable. Really interesting bars. Great tour. Highly recommend.
Ruins Bars in Budapest
debbietC6450DN,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bianka was amazing!!! The tour was only my husband and I, and she made it so much fun! Would highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Budapest.
From the moment Bianca...
Alberto B,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00From the moment Bianca welcomed us, I knew this wasn’t just a bar crawl—it was a cultural immersion wrapped in warmth, humor, and heart. Bianca is the kind of guide who doesn’t just point out landmarks or pour drinks—she breathes life into Budapest’s history and nightlife with the ease of someone deeply rooted in both. Her storytelling is poetic and precise. She weaves tales of resistance, resilience, and art with a casual brilliance, all while making sure you have a drink in hand and a smile on your face. It never felt rushed. She struck the perfect balance between structure and spontaneity—each bar we visited felt curated, intentional, and rich with meaning. She even taught us a few Hungarian toasts, and somehow made every person in the group feel seen and included. More than just a guide, Bianca is a cultural bridge. Her presence made the evening unforgettable—not because of the bars we visited (though they were amazing), but because of how she made us feel: welcome, curious, and connected. If you’re lucky enough to have Bianca as your guide, trust that you’re in the hands of someone who knows the soul of Budapest—and will help you discover it too. Köszönöm, Bianca. You made this night one for the books.
Amazing tour
Justin R,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00All of the ruin bars we visited were great, with Szimpla Kert taking highest honors. So fun to see and experience. Bianka is a great guide - very knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Take the tour!
Related Experiences
Operated by WalkingTour Budapest