Alternative Budapest Tour
Joined 2023
See Budapest differently on this alternative walking tour! This tour is a spicy combination of historical sightseeing, understanding contemporary Budapest, and discovering street art and murals, and design shops.
You will get an insight into the vibrant cultural life of the Jewish Quarter, the coolest and trendiest neighborhood in the city.
This tour will be spent looking at murals, paste-ups, stickers other forms of street art to understand the past and the recent history of the city.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
District VII, Madách Imre út 3, at the entrance of the coffee shop
Local Design Shop
We'll visit one of the best local designer shops.
Jewish Quarter of Budapest
Historical overview of the neighborhood (WW2 and recent gentrification)
Jewish Quarter of Budapest
Quick overview of the art scene of Budapest
Jewish Quarter of Budapest
The brief history of street art, public art, and guerilla art in Budapest.
Jewish Quarter of Budapest
Commissioned murals (historical background)
Jewish Quarter of Budapest
Murals created by international street artists in the recent street art festivals
Coffe break at a local cooffee shop and bookshop
Coffee break at a local coffee shop and bookshop
Jewish Quarter of Budapest
Non-commissioned street art by local artists (cultural context)
District VII, Kertész street
The tour ends here
Ending Point
District VII, Kertész street
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
coffee is included in the price
food and additional drinks
Tour Important Information
This tour involves decent walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the supplier
Please contact me if you prefer to do the tours on different days
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Attila H.
I am a passionate local tour guide based in Budapest. I specialize in small group walking tours and tailor-made private tours, all conducted in English. My mission is to reveal the lesser-known gems of Budapest to travelers who are eager to explore beyond the city's main tourist attractions.
My passions are the fantastic street art scene of the city, small galleries and design shops, architecture, and history.
$300/ per group
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