Take your taste buds for a walk on a 3.5 to 4-hour Budapest food tour and enjoy the highlights of Hungarian gastronomy. Learn about the country’s food traditions and new trends, and get tips on where to eat and drink while on vacation in the city.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Starting time 2:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Walk along Budapest's secret streets and visit hidden bars and eateries
- Taste award-winning, hand-made chocolate bonbons in the city’s best chocolate factory
- Experience Budapest through its many flavors
- Learn about the Jewish heritage during a tasting of traditional dishes in a kosher restaurant
- Get a history lesson while enjoying the highlights of Hungarian gastronomy
Full description
Join a divine tasting tour of Budapest and discover popular and lesser-known gastronomic treats. Starting at the century-old Central Market Hall, taste slices of salami and sausages and enjoy a brief introduction to what Hungarian’s eat and how.
Continue through hidden streets to find the best place to try some tasty meat product alongside the locals. Indulge your sweet side with a delectable chocolate bonbon from an award-winning chocolate factory, tucked away in central Pest.
Next, it’s off to a retro café for a spritzer and lesson about Hungarian drinks. Continue through the Jewish District to discover the largest and most beautiful synagogue in Europe. Nibble on some Jewish fare and learn about kosher food and traditions.
From there, cross the World Heritage-listed Andrássy Avenue and make your way to Hungarian food heaven at one of the best little restaurants to try one or two local dishes. What you eat will depend on the seasons, but expect such delights as stew or chicken with paprika. Your Budapest food tour ends here, happily full of some of the best Budapest food in town.
Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- 1 glass of spritzer or soft drink
- Food tastings at six different locations
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Meet at the main entrance of Central Market Hall, 1093 Budapest, District 9, Vámház Körút 1-3
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Know before you go
- Please make sure to bring your own bottle; to reduce single-use plastics, you'll have stops to refill your water bottle throughout the city
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Children must be at least 6 years of age and child rates are from 6-11 years inclusive. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour
- Tours are in small groups of a maximum 12 participants
