Free tour

All-Around Budapest Free Tour

4.99

Excellent(3494)

Budapest

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: István

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Registered on 29 October 2021

My name is István, a musician and a licensed tour guide, and I have been doing walking tours in Budapest for the last 6 years. I really love this city, and I would like to show you why! I have a performing arts degree in drum performance and a huge love for history so we will discover Budapest in a very fun, unique and unusual way. The experience is 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! On my tours we cover everything from the city’s history from the past to its present, fun facts, culture, nightlife, music related stories and its hidden gems. Join me and let’s discover Budapest together! 😊

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Budapest!

Finally you are here! If you want to discover the Pearl of the Danube, join me on this interactive, relaxed and engaging walking tour!

As a local musician and a licensed tour guide I would love to show you Budapest through this complete, all-around tour covering history, culture, art, music, and everyday local life — perfect for first-time visitors and curious travelers alike.

What we’ll see 📍

We’ll explore the most important sights of Budapest, mixed with hidden gems and lesser-known stories, including:

• Historical City Centre

• Andrássy Avenue

• St. Stephen’s Basilica

• Liberty Square

• Hungarian Parliament

• Shoes on the Danube Memorial

• Chain Bridge

• Castle District

• Margaret Island

• Secret spots, memorials & local favorites

…and much more along the way.

See the exact route below

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What makes this tour special 🎵

Budapest has a deep musical and artistic soul, and as a professional musician, I’ll bring the city’s history to life through music-related stories, cultural anecdotes, and fun facts.

I’ll also show you the best venues for live music, art spaces, and creative corners of the city — places locals actually go.

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More than just history 🍷🍲

Along the way, I’ll also share:

• Do’s & don’ts in Budapest

• Where (and what) to eat and drink

• Ruin bars, cafés, restaurants & local hangouts

• A personal list of recommendations you can use for the rest of your stay

You’ll leave not only knowing Budapest’s past — but knowing how to enjoy the city like a local today.

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Meeting point 📍

📍 In front of the main entrance of St. Stephen’s Basilica

🟢☂️ Look for the green umbrella

Book now and let’s explore Budapest together!

See you soon,

István

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If I am fully booked or the tour is not available, I would recommend my great friend Robert who is an awesome guide and goes on the same route and does a very similar tour. You can find him on Guruwalk under “All-in-One Budapest Free Tour”:

https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/40132-all-in-one-budapest-free-walking-tour?ref=zfqz6bqg2fh42n1grrfn

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Budapest, Szent István tér 11c, 1051 Hungary

In front of the St. Stephen's Basilica (Look out for the green umbrella!)

Outside visit

St. Stephen's Basilica

Our first stop! We will have a little introduction and then we will get right into the middle of early Hungarian history and the secrets of the Basilica.

Outside visit

The Fat Policeman Statue

Have you heard about the so-called genre statues? We will meet the most famous one of Budapest and we will also learn all about Hungarian cuisine.

Outside visit

Stumbling stones

An example of the world’s largest decentralized memorial. Here we will also cover Hungary’s involvement in the two World Wars and piece of the city’s Jewish history.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.