Free Tour of Budapest

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Our Secret Traveller joined this tour in the beautiful Hungarian capital of Budapest and quickly realised it is a "must-do" when visiting the pearl of the Danube. "The history and culture of Budapest is as fascinating and vast as the city itself, and these local guides are genuinely passionate about sharing their culture, heritage, history, and anecdotes with visitors while it is a really fun and enjoyable way to orientate yourself with the physical city, as well as it's stories. They also give great recommendations and advice for more things to do in Budapest and the best places to eat locally. Highly recommended!"

Overview of the tour in Budapest

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You have just arrived to Budapest? Then you probably don’t know where to start to discover the main sights. Well, no need to worry about that, we are here to help you.

Stroll through downtown Budapest with our insightful, professional local guides who'll show you all the must-see-sites and hidden gems of our city while telling you all about Hungarian heritage, and revealing not just curious facts but also the stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Explore magnificent buildings such as St Stephen's Basilica or the Parliament, take in the panoramic view of Budapest from the Danube embankment, and listen to a set of fascinating legends only locals can share with you. As you dive into the city and immerse in its culture, we give you unbeatable tips & recommendations for the rest of your stay so you'll be able to make the most of your time in our city.

We are a group of licensed local tour guides who are willing to share their passion about this amazing city! We hold degrees in Geopraphy, History, Internation Relations and Tourism so we can give you an accurate picture of the Hungarian Culture, our History and everyday life.

On arrival

By public transport:
The Madách Imre tér is just a couple of steps from the Deák Ferenc Square which is the centre of the public transport. You can use the red metro line (metroline number 2) and you just need to get off at the Astoria metro station. Look for the Sissi Statue and the blue umbrella!

On foot:
From the Deák Ferenc Square please walk towards the brown brick building and you will find us near the Sissi Statue. Please look for the blue umbrella!

Things to note

Please note that this is a walking tour.
Booking for this tour is essential.
The tour is wheelchair accessible and can also be done with a pram.
We walk about 3 kms so comfy shoes and no luggages to carry around are ideal, but you can always break the rules. :)
We recommend to bring some water with you for the tour.

How do free tours work? It' simple, you're free to pay what you feel the tour was worth. Your lovely local guides don't receive any income other than tips from satisfied customers like you, meaning top quality tours on fair terms.

Please note that this tour is only available to individual travelers & groups of less than 6 people on a voluntary-tip-basis. Groups of 6+ will incur a basic set fee and must be booked 72 hours in advance.

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.

Free Cancellation

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.