Budapest Free Tour by Locals
Overview
A complete and practical introduction to the city, guided by someone who truly knows it. Every guide on our team is Hungarian, born and raised in Budapest, professionally licensed, and ready to show you the real city beyond the postcards.
Walk through its streets, palaces, landmarks, hidden stories, and everyday life. Discover the true history of Budapest and the Hungarian people, while getting practical local advice to make the most of your stay.
Perfect for your first day in Budapest. Limited spots available. Reserve in advance.
Historical Content
• Origin of the Hungarians
• Christianity
• Austro-Hungarian Empire and Empress Sissi
• World War I and the Treaty of Trianon
• World War II and the Holocaust
• Communism in Hungary
• Budapest today
Tips
• Restaurants, boat tours, and other recommendations
• Traditional food
• Must-do activities
• Public transportation
Walk in the legend.
This activity includes:
- Hungarian State Opera
- Hungarian State Opera
- Andrássy Avenue
- Erzsebet Square
- Danube fountain
- Gerbeaud Pastry
- Vörösmarty Square
- Vigadó concert hall
- Danube river bank
- Little Princess
- Chain bridge
- Gresham Palace
- Academy of Sciences
- Tram number 2
- Police statue
- St. Stephen's Basilica
- Liberty Square
- Monument to the Victims of the German Occupation
- Former Hungarian National Television Building
- Ronald Reagan statue
- Parliament of hungary
On arrival
We will be waiting for you outside the "Magyar Állami Operaház." You will meet your guide with a black umbrella 5 minutes before.
• Filming or recording your guide is prohibited; please notify everyone accompanying you!
• The suggested payment is 20 EUR per adult, but at the end of the tour, you are 100% free to decide what the fair payment is for your guide. You can pay with EUR, HUF, and Revolut.
• Check the weather to prepare better; you may need an umbrella or a jumper.
• If you cannot make the tour, please cancel your reservation so the guide and other participants do not have to wait for you.
Things to note
• Filming or recording your guide is prohibited; please notify everyone accompanying you!
• You are 100% free to decide at the end of the tour what the fair payment is for your guide. You can pay with EUR, HUF, and Revolut.
• Check the weather so you can better prepare; you may need an umbrella or a jumper.
• If you cannot make the tour, please cancel your reservation so that the guide and other participants do not have to wait for you.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
