Private: Best of Budapest's Highlights & Hidden Gems

4 h
Private
About this activity
Embark on this unique journey and discover Budapest’s most popular sites the local way. Admire the magnificent highlights and see the hidden gems of the city together with a private guide. Your favorite local will give you all the insights about this beautiful city. Experience Budapest like never before! This is your chance to see the city through the eyes of a local. You and your family or friends will see the best highlights and hidden gems. What’s even better is that your private local guide can 100% tailor the tour for you. Your host will greet you at Heroes Square, the largest, most impressive square of Budapest. Designed in 1896 for Hungary’s 1000th “birthday”, the historic meaning of this area goes way beyond the statue complex and museums. Next, enjoy a ride in the oldest subway on the European continent. Make your way to Oktogon, Pest’s most important intersection. Stroll past a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site before reaching the Hungarian State Opera House. Admire its beauty, architecture and countless ornaments. Your local host will tell you all about its history. Continue to the Jewish Quarter, a local favorite neighborhood. Walk down a path of history and feel how it has turned into a hip and happening scene today. Admire the rich cultural and architectural heritage, and take a peek inside the only courtyard with remains of the ghetto wall. Stop at the largest synagogue complex of Europe. It’s the second largest in the world! See both Romantic and Moorish architectural elements, before making your way to the pioneer of ruin pubs. Take in the quirky feel and cool vibe as you walk past the many different rooms filled with treasures, fairy lights, and mismatched furniture. Before heading to your next stop, take a break and enjoy a perfect cappuccino or coffee. This truly authentic and kosher cake shop will leave your mouth watering. Enjoy a Jewish Flodni made from a traditional family recipe. You’ll love it! Next up is the most beautiful square in the city. Check out the 19th century concert hall, one of the most majestic buildings along the Danube. Cross the river by foot on the Chain Bridge before reaching a hidden gem. You’ll walk up to Buda Castle through off-the-beaten paths. End the tour with a breathtaking panoramic view over the parliament and the bridges.
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
80% Original
15%
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