Walking & Biking Tours in Budapest

Kick-start your stay in Budapest with this private 90-minute walking tour. Let a personal guide introduce you to Hungary's capital with a round-up of major sights and hidden gems. See highlights including the National Museum and Central Market Hall, discover the best Danube views, and visit secret, loved-by-locals places often missed by visitors as you learn about the city's history and architecture. Great for finding Budapest's best bits and gaining your bearings.

Get an in-depth look at Buda Castle and Old Town on a private four-hour walking tour. This is an opportunity to go beyond what you'd get in an average tour. Listen as your guide tells you behind-the-scenes stories about Dracula, Houdini, and Hungarian royalty as you traverse the historical areas. You set the pace and can feel comfortable interacting with your private guide.

If you don't know the history behind Budapest's Jewish Quarter, you could miss out on a lot while exploring on your own. Opt instead to travel with a private guide during this private Budapest Jewish Quarter tour, and listen to stories about the area, including its part in WWII. Budapest hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Get under the skin of Budapest on a 4-hour small-group walking tour. Hear about Budapest's history and culture, and admire highlights including Heroes Square, the Parliament, and St. Stephen's Basilica, plus lesser-known sights. Explore the Jewish Quarter, see bridges connecting the Pest and Buda districts, view the Shoes on the Danube Memorial, and admire Pest's grand boulevards. If you wish, opt for a larger group tour or upgrade to a private tour.

Explore Budapest on a 3-hour private walking tour, seeing the best of Buda and Pest. Walk and ride the metro and Buda funicular (own expense) between the sites, uncover the city's history, and admire landmarks including Heroes' Square. Plus, cross the Chain Bridge to see Buda's Matthias Church and experience bird's-eye views of the Danube and Parliament from the Fisherman's Bastion. A break for Budapest's best-loved ice cream, plus flexible departure times included.

Travel through Budapest's historic Jewish Quarter on a walking tour and learn about the community that remains active there today. See the Kazinczy Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the Jewish Museum and more, as your guide discusses in-depth the Jewish heritage behind the streets that you pass. With a 2-hour and 4-hour route to choose from, you'll hear about the community's past and the important role that the Jewish culture plays in contemporary Hungarian society.

Budapest is sprawling rather than compact, so going by bike gets you around more sights faster than on foot, thanks largely to the city's network of cycle lanes. Plus, this private bike tour offers the bonus of your own historian guide for deeper insight into the landmarks. The tour also goes beyond the obvious sights, covering places often left out of standard itineraries, including the Great Market Hall and communist-era landmarks.

Roaming Budapest's Jewish Quarter - the Seventh District - without a guide may leave you with only a sketchy picture of its past. Gain deeper insight on a private walking tour with a guide who'll ensure you see the highlights and hidden gems, learn their history, and let you tailor your route to suit. Visit synagogues, sample Jewish delicacies, and hear tales of Jewish history you'd probably miss if alone.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the gritty details of Budapest's darker history. You and your guide 'Willie Slick', a self-described petty thief, set off on a walking adventure around the Castle District, where you'll hear some of the area's most shocking and fascinating tales.  You'll be enthralled by Buda Castle's most infamous excursions and crimes. On this unique tour, you'll also acquire insider info on the history of the surrounding buildings and the notorious people who occupied them.

Sample the best of Budapest on this 4-hour culinary walking tour. Your expert foodie guide will show you the local ingredients at the Great Market Hall and where to try a hot helping of goulash, a stew made Hungarian-style with paprika. You'll also taste traditional sweets, seafood and local meats. As you walk, you'll also have the chance to snap photos of top attractions like the bustling Andrássy Avenue and the towering structure of St. Stephen's Basilica.

Get personalized attention during this 4-hour private walking tour in Budapest. Stop by the Hungarian capital's landmarks and highlights, including Andrássy Avenue and St. Stephen's Basilica on the Pest side of the river; Matthias Church and the Royal Palace on the Buda side. This private tour for just you and your party is fully customizable and gives you plenty of time to ask questions. One beverage at a local caf e included.

Admire the beautiful Buda Castle District on a 2.5-hour walking tour in Budapest. You'll follow a local guide around the cobblestone streets and hear stories of the city's rich history. See UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Royal Palace, as well as the lesser-known landmarks such as Vienna Gate. Be sure to capture pictures with family and friends from the panoramic lookout of Fisherman's Bastion before you head out.

Zip through Budapest to see the important landmarks and highlights in just a half day on this cycling tour. Travel with a small group of just 15 people and an historian guide to stops such as Castle Hill in Buda and Vörösmarty Square in Pest.

Experience Budapest like a local on this 3-hour walking tour. Your guide will take you to the hotspots often left out of the guidebooks, like the hip bars and restaurants in the Gozsdu Courtyard, the historic landmarks from the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and the shops on Rakóczi Avenue. Visit the cool areas frequented by the locals and learn the history behind the Jewish Quarter and other neighborhoods you pass through. Your tour will conclude near the Great Market Hall where you can continue sightseeing on your own.

Get an in depth look at Budapest's attractions and contemporary culture on a four-hour walking tour. Your private guide conveniently meets you in your hotel lobby before you set off to visit the city's most popular sights. Enjoy included traditional cake and coffee, before pre-paid public transportation takes you to Castle Hill. You set the pace and decide how much time you want to spend at each location.

Explore Budapest's top attractions by bike on this 2-hour guided tour. Cycle past the Jewish Quarter, the sites of City Park, the iconic statues in Heroes' Square, the UNESCO-listed Andrassy Avenue and more. As you go, your guide will provide historical background, anecdotes and fun facts about the surrounding architecture while you travel on the safe bike paths lining the city. Your tour route will remain on smaller roads to ensure a relaxing sightseeing experience.

Stretch your legs and see the sights on this 3-hour Budapest walking tour. Your local guide will lead to the jewels of the city, including UNESCO World Heritage sites like Heroes' Square, where iconic statues of the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars sit, as well as the beautiful Buda Castle. You'll take a break with two delicious Hungarian pastries and a hot drink. This walking tour is limited to 15 people, keeping the experience intimate as you discover all that this incredible city has to offer.

The River Danube's banks in Budapest take on an extra magic after dark, when the monuments and bridges are bathed in floodlights. With this evening bike tour, save the effort of walking between the sights and view all the must-sees more easily - on two wheels. Admire the Chain Bridge and a musical fountain; enjoy panoramas over the Hungarian Parliament; and learn history on the sights you might not hear otherwise.

Travel back through time on a 3-hour history tour of Budapest by foot. As you walk, your guide will narrate the country's rich history, from the 1956 Revolution to the fall of the Iron Curtain and everything in between. Take in stories of World War I and II as you pass the Parliament Building and visit a private exhibition hall to witness cultural relics along with communist propaganda. This small group walking tour is limited to 15 people to ensure a personalized experience with your guide.

Pedal past Budapest's top attractions on a 4.5-hour bike tour with lunch. See the historic Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Basilica, the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle District and more, with a local guide leading the way. Hear historical commentary from your guide as you go, providing a rich context for the architecture around you. You'll conclude with hearty helping of Hungarian goulash stew for lunch. The group is limited to 15 to keep the experience as intimate as possible.