Budapest · FOOD & DRINK
Hungarian cooking is heavier and far better than its reputation, and the Great Market Hall is the shortest route into it. These 15 walk the markets, the cake shops and the small dining rooms, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.
See Budapest lit up from the Danube with unlimited Prosecco, beer, Aperol spritz, or lemonade on a relaxed 75-minute evening cruise.
“Must do when in Budapest! Beautiful boat ride along the river with bottomless prosecco”
Budapest’s Danube cruise pairs glowing landmarks with unlimited prosecco, spritzers, lemonade, lounge music, and open-deck views.
“This Budapest boat cruise is overrated and did not live up to expectations. On the positive side, the unlimited Prosecco was genuinely enjoyable, and the staff were friendly, professional, and efficient throughout the cruise. They did their part well. However, the experience started poorly even before boarding. Guests are advised to arrive 30 minutes early, yet boarding only began around 5 minutes before departure. This left a large number of people standing in the rain with no shade or shelter, which was uncomfortable and completely avoidable. The tour operator made no effort to board guests earlier or provide temporary cover, despite the weather, which significantly impacted the overall ex...”
Taste strudel, lángos, goulás soup, wine and more while walking Budapest with a small-group local guide.
“It was a great tour with lots of authentic Hungarian food in very unique restaurants. It was worth doing.”
Taste five Hungarian wines, Tokaj sweet wine, artisan cheese, and local charcuterie in a relaxed Budapest cellar with a sommelier.
“A lovely host who was so knowledgeable about Hungarian wine and all things Hungarian. Lovely wines and a very tasty charcuterie board to match the wines. Well worth it, I would highly recommend it.”
Taste Hungarian wines at family-run Etyek cellars, meet local winemakers, and enjoy a three-course meal on a half-day trip from Budapest.
“The guide was very knowledgable. The local families were friendly and hospitable. The great value for the great price. Highly recommend!”
Taste five Hungarian wines with local cheese and charcuterie in a vaulted Budapest cellar, guided by a sommelier who explains grapes and regions.
“Very well facilitated from the sommelier and the snacks were a perfect compliment. The Tokaji wine was a great finish.”
Taste Hungarian street food, classic dishes, wine, beer, and pálinka while exploring Budapest’s Jewish Quarter with a local guide.
“Kelly was our guide. She did a wonderful job. We visited 4 different restaurants, and had an excellent tasting of Hungarian specialties. In 3 of 4 restaurants we sampled Hungarian wine, beer & Palinka. Kelly gave us recommendations for a few ruin bars & the Dohány Synagogue, which was nearby. She then gave a summary of the food we tasted, additional eating & touring sites. This was a wonderful experience, & a terrific guide.”
Budapest food tour with 14-plus Hungarian tastings, wine, pálinka, goulash, lángos, and a small-group market or evening route.
“We had a lot of fun in this tour! It's a small group so we could really enjoy all the information the guide had for us. We started with small snacks and it kept growing, moving from savory to sweet. Sofia, our guide, was lovely. She had a lot of information about the food, eating habits and generally about Budapest and Hungary.”
Relax in a private beer-filled thermal tub at Budapest’s Széchenyi Baths, with unlimited draft beer and an optional full-day bath pass.
“A really great day. Enjoyable 45mins with beer in the hot bath before spending a good couple of hours in the rest of the spar. The staff were top draw, helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.”
Taste seven Hungarian wines, local cheeses, sausages, and farm products while learning Budapest’s wine story from an expert guide.
“Delicious and super informative! We had a great time with Miki”
Taste Hungarian street food, Jewish-Hungarian classics, wine, beer and pálinka while exploring Budapest’s District 7 with a local guide.
“The tour guide we had was very knowledgeable and the food was good”
Taste eight Hungarian wines at Bortodoor in central Budapest, with a sommelier, local charcuterie, and an easygoing two-hour format.
“Great experience Sally was super informative and fun, I would definitely do it again next time I’m in Budapest”
See Budapest lit up from the Danube on a late 10pm cruise with live Hungarian music, sparkling wine, optional buffet dinner, and open-air views.
“Lovely cruise along the Danube. There are 2 outdoor decks on either side of the boat, which can get crowded so secure a seat early! Wish there was a 360 degrees viewing deck for better views, but other than that, enjoyed the sights and the live music was a nice plus.”
Taste goulash, lángos, chimney cake, pálinka, and more while exploring Budapest’s Central Market Hall with a private local guide.
“Fanni was able to transform a blistering hot afternoon in Budapest into a wonderful tour of the city, going into great detail about all the food along the way as well as into the history of the neighborhoods we were exploring. The tour included Hungarian Goulash, samples from various vendors at the Central Market, sausages, pickled vegetables, Lángos, chimney cakes, beer and Pálinka shots at locations across the city. Fanni was wonderful — she offered a real local’s perspective on the foods and the city. All in all, a great experience!”
A private Budapest food walk with local guides, market tastings, lángos, chimney cake, drinks, history, and important value cautions.
“This tour left a little more to be desired. First, let’s start with the positive: Gabor, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and full of historical information on the origins of each food or drink as well as the history of the food. He was great. The tour was originally meant to be a 2 hour food tour. Our tour was finished in 1 hour. We traveled to two places. At the second place, Gabor brought food and drink from other locations (cold chimney cake, Palinka and souvenir glasses, and a popular candy bar). We ate quickly, and felt slightly rushed. Traditionally, in our experience with prior food tours,…”
Pick a bank of the river, a bath house or a cellar.
