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István - Tour Guide in Budapest

Hi, my name is István! I was born and raised in Hungary and I am happy to call Budapest my home for over 10 years now.

I have a huge love for this city and I would like to show you why!

In Budapest everything tells a story.

Being a professional musician and a licensed tour guide combined with a great love for history, I will tell you this story from a totally unique perspective.

I have been to over 40 countries so far myself, I love learning about and experiencing new cultures because I think that’s the best way to broaden our horizon.

That’s why my tours are quite interactive and I highly encourage everyone to participate and ask as many questions as you have. (I might even reward some people from the group! 😉 ) Remember there is no such thing as a dumb question!

So if you’re ready to go on a walk, meet fellow travellers, try some local snacks, take amazing pictures and experience the Pearl of the Danube with a true local, I will be happy to see you on my tours!

About the guide

Tours delivered on GuruWalk: 1407
Guide on GuruWalk since: 2021
Languages: English

3 Tours of István

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Claus Bo Bjerglund
(2 Ratings) Copenhagen
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Travelled in couple - Apr 2026

Response from István
Thank you Claus! 🙏😊
Olivia
(1 Rating) London
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Travelled in couple - Apr 2026

You could feel Istvans passion for Hungary and Budapest. He engaged with the group and made everyone feel welcome to join in and speak up if they had questions. He was respectful of everyone in the group and tailored the tour.

Response from István
Thank you so much Olivia! ☺️🙏
Patricia Kann
(1 Rating) Rio de Janeiro
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Travelled in group - Apr 2026

We had the absolute best time exploring Budapest with Istvan. From the very beginning, he made the experience feel engaging, dynamic, and genuinely fun. What really stood out was how he brought the city to life — not just with historical facts, but with stories, context, and personality that made everything so much more memorable. The tour never felt long or tiring; it was perfectly paced and full of interesting insights that you wouldn’t get on your own. Istvan has a way of making history feel alive and relevant, which made a huge difference in how we experienced the city. This tour truly changed our trip, and I can’t recommend him enough. If you’re visiting Budapest, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Istvan it will completely change your experience of the city.

Response from István
Thank you Patricia! It means a lot! 🙏😊
Mária
(1 Rating) Košice
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Travelled in couple - Apr 2026

We really enjoyed our walking tour with István. He was entertaining, funny, and clearly passionate about the history of his country. We appreciated the mix of facts from both distant and recent history, as well as the hidden gems he showed us along the way. The atmosphere in the group was friendly and relaxed. Since István also provides a list of other places to visit, this is a great tour to start your trip to Budapest. Highly recommended. Thank you, István!

Response from István
Thank you Mária! 😊🙏
Gregg
(4 Ratings) San Francisco
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Travelled in couple - Feb 2026

So knowledgeable and personable. Kept everyone engaged and really shares current experiences with historical context. Excellent tour and tour guide. Don’t miss his tour!

Response from István
Thank you Gregg! It means a lot! 😊🙏

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