Free Food Tour of Budapest

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Let's eat Budapest!

Get ready to savor Budapest with all your senses!
Typical dishes, wines, spirits... and tons of anecdotes to whet your appetite and spark curiosity. Because gastronomy isn't just about flavor; it's about history, culture, and tradition! Discover the city's most delicious (and fun) side while filling up on recommendations for eating like a true Hungarian.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
-Can I pay in euros? Yes. We accept euros, dollars, and florins.
-Can I pay by card? No, but our guides have Bizzum or Revolut, for those of you who don't have cash.
Where does the tour start and end? It begins in front of the Great Market Hall (Fóvam tér) and ends at the Szimpla kért.

ITINERARY

• 🍽️ Central Market

We'll begin the tour by exploring one of Budapest's culinary temples: the Central Market Hall. Amidst colorful stalls and intense aromas, we'll tell you about the most typical Hungarian dishes: mangalica pork, goose foie gras, paprika... and much more! We'll stop here for anyone who wants to try something (not included in the price).

• 🍷 Váci Utca and culinary tradition

We'll stroll down one of the city's most famous streets, lined with restaurants. We'll talk about essential dishes like goulash and lángos, wines like Tokaj, and liqueurs like pálinka. We'll also discover interesting culinary customs from everyday Hungarian life.

• 🍰 Kürtőskalács: the sweet fireplace

We'll stop at a traditional bakery that makes kürtőskalács, the oldest Hungarian sweet. You can buy one if you'd like to try it freshly made, while we tell you why all the tourists fall in love with it.

• ☕ Flavors of the communist era

We'll take a break to tell you how food changed during the Soviet regime, how ration cards worked, and what the most popular dishes and drinks were at that time.

• 🍽️ House of Katalin Karády

At this point, we'll talk about Jewish cuisine. You'll learn who this actress, considered "Righteous Among the Nations," was and how she saved hundreds of lives during the Holocaust... while we explain what kosher food is and what traditional dishes are prepared for the Sabbath.

• 📖 Bohemian area: Café Central and Galerías París

We'll conclude the tour in the cultural heart of 19th-century Budapest. We'll tell you why this area was the center of bohemian life, how the legendary literary cafes emerged, and what sweet treats were favorites of high society. And of course, you'll take home recommendations for great food for the rest of your trip.

🔸 Note : Tastings are not included, but there will be several stops along the tour where you can eat or drink on your own, depending on what you'd like.

Requirements:
-A minimum of 6 people is required for the tour to run.
-Large group bookings are not allowed; we offer private tours instead. Group bookings of 6 or more people wishing to attend the free tour must pay 8 euros or 3,500 HUF per person at the start of the tour. Otherwise, they will not be admitted. (This also applies to groups of 6 or more bookings.)