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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Our signature tour introduces local culinary and wine culture through classic flavors, unique wines, history, and stunning architecture. Includes two food markets and more than a dozen tasting stops. Budapest’s first food tour, est. 2008! With our expert guide, you’ll learn all about Hungarian gastronomy, Hungary’s fascinating food culture, and its exciting wine scene.
Our epic food, wine, and culture walk begins at The Central Market Hall—Budapest’s cathedral of food and one of Europe’s largest and most spectacular indoor markets—and continues through several of its most charming neighborhoods. We’ll explore the Ferencváros neighborhood, the Palace Quarter (a vibrant university area known for its splendid old aristocratic palaces), and the Újlipótváros area (almost like a village within the city, with café-lined streets, art deco buildings, spacious parks and cute shops). Our second market hall is off the beaten tourist track, with a great selection of vendors and a local clientele.
What's included
12 Tasting stops (some with multiple foods tasted)
Tasting of 3 wines (including Tokaji aszú) and a Hungarian spirit
Lunch
10% discount on wine purchases at The Tasting Table Budapest!
English-speaking, food-specialized guide
Visits to the Central Market Hall and four (or more) additional tasting locations
Gratuities
Private transportation
What to expect
Central Market Hall
45m · Admission ticket included
The Central Market Hall is Budapest’s cathedral of food and one of Europe’s largest and most spectacular indoor markets. We’ll introduce you to Hungarian cuisine through the great variety and abundance of ingredients (mostly local and seasonal) on display. We will discuss the spectacular building, the culture of eating and drinking in Hungary, the ingredients, the dishes commonly made from them … and just what it is that Hungarian home cooks do with all of that pork fat, paprika, and goose liver. As we walk the market aisles we’ll taste a selection of foods (and have an aperitif to fortify us).
Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)
Pass by
We'll pass by this bridge, one of the several spanning the Danube.
Hungarian National Museum
Pass by
We explore the Palace Quarter (a vibrant university area known for its splendid old palaces, where aristocrats built their palatial homes in the 19th and early 20th centuries), and pass by the Hungarian National Museum, on our way to the wine tasting cellar.
Tasting Table Budapest
40m · Admission ticket included
The tour concludes with a wine and cheese tasting at an independent wine tasting cellar and shop. A sommelier will introduce us to the Hungarian wine regions, varietals, and styles, helping you put the Hungarian wine scene in context. We’ll end with a taste of the spectacular golden-tinted Tokaji aszú wine, one of the world's finest sweet wines.
Lehel Market Hall
30m
We'll explore this neighborhood market, one of the city's fines, where chefs and locals alike shop daily.
Pass by
We explore the Ferencváros neighborhood, around the Central Market Hall, on our food exploration of Budapest.
1h
We explore the Újlipótváros area (a charming neighborhood, almost like a village within the city, with café-lined streets, art deco buildings, spacious parks, and cute shops), and taste our way through the neighborhood's most lively street.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet us just inside the main entrance of the Central Market Hall, near the escalators going up. Your guide will be carrying a "Taste Hungary" tote bag for easier identification.
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is available year-round (with the exception of national holidays).
Our group tours are always small groups, limited to a maximum of 8 guests.
For larger groups please contact us for pricing.
Be prepared to cover a lot of ground on your feet during this tour!
We try our best to cater to dietary requirements and allergies, so please let us know in advance if we'll need to make special arrangements!
We need at least 2 participants in order to run this tour. In the event of cancellation, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
