Hungary Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

Hi, Hola, Ciao! I am Zsuzsa, or Susan, or Susana. I speak 6 languages, love travelling and my birthtown, Budapest. I think it truly is one of the best places on Planet Earth. I am a photographer, artist, tourguide and teacher. I have been the first to start phototours in Budapest 10 years ago, and have been enjoying doing it still until this day. I really like to join my passion of photography and art, meeting people, travel without moving away and working as a tour guide. Photography is one of the most serious things in my life, I have had exhibitions home & abroad, I do a lot of commercial work, love to shoot elopements and stories of love and generally I find photography to be one of the most controversial & inspiring mediums of our time. Come and join me on a tour and let us discover Budapest’s many faces while we learn & discuss about photography. Is there a better way to spend a day as a traveller?

Tiberiu C.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

Szia! Hi! Hallo! Ceau! My name is Tiberiu(s), or Tibi for short, and I am an IT Service Manager who found his passion in tour guiding over 5 years ago. With late-afternoon and weekend availability (full time as of June), I am more than excited to take you on a mini-journey, including not only the main attractions of the city, but also the lesser-known ones including some tastings. I am also more than happy to adapt the tours to your needs and we may even go outside of the city, if you'd like to, since I own a car. I am also available for one or the other daytrip in or outside of Budapest, just let me know about 1-2 weeks in advance, so I can plan my schedule accordingly. Before booking though, please contact me online in advance, just to make sure. "In the end... we only regret the chances we didn't take" (Lewis Caroll) I want to make memories for people from all over the world! And most important of all, I like to give them an actual taste of our city. You just can't visit Hungary and not try some of our traditional foods (not for veggies or vegans though). Hope to meet you soon and "Viszlát", as we say in Hungarian!

Gabor D.

Hungary my motherland is always been my home and my love. As a private tour guide I promise not to only show you its main attractions but to give you perspective how we do live, who we are, what we experienced during the last few decades. I am offering personalised, fully customised, tailor made tours for individuals, friends, family members.

Pieter B.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

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I'm a Brit who has lived in Hungary for 32 years. This "island" nation of Hungary is my home. I speak the language. My affection for this country, plus my ability to step outside, allows me to give unique views and perspectives to guests. The feedback I receive from guests, even from Hungarians themselves, is universally positive, as I try explain Hungary as it was, and as it is. Note: I am a qualified Hungarian tour guide.

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Viktor K.

The two biggest problems in my life are, that I was born too soon to become a space-cowboy and too late to become a roman legionary soldier. Since Tour guiding was the closest profession to both of these above mentioned things, I became one. Although I finished the university as a communications expert and journalist in Hungary, it seems they did not prefer my honesty, so I didn't have too many prospects in that field. Without a clue of what to do next, I embarked on a journey to find some answers. I soon found my ambition in Tour-guiding and ended up working on a cruise ship, then as a freelancer tour-guide, and then as an adventure tour-guide in Norway. I've been working in the tourism industry since 2012 and ever since, it''was my dream to create an authentic company of my own and to show the beautiful things of my home country. My travels took me to more then 40+ countries. [And I still have both of my kidneys] Sadly during my journeys, I have discovered that out of 100 companies 99 are simply tourist traps, who scam their customers with some fake "experience". But I also saw, that the authentic and quality tour operators are the longest lasting companies with 20+ years. I aspire to become like that 1 in 100 companies. I believe in win-win situations. I'm a social guy. I like to be around people and to show them around. I like to have deep and honest conversations about things and I love to meet some truly amazing guests. There is nothing that you cannot talk about with me. I like this job so much, that I would even do this job for free, but since I cannot buy food with respect, love, or honesty, I do need something more tangible. Anyways…why are you wasting your time reading about me? Go book a tour and we will have all the time in the world to get to know each other and this beautiful Country.

Claudia L.

I am an official Budapest tour guide, with a very personable approach, and a deep love for this city! My life revolves around Budapest, which is my passion, my job, and my source of inspiration since 2008, when I moved here from Italy. I started tour guiding after many years of writing about Budapest, and about Hungary, as a journalist, which is my other carrier, and passion. I love sharing the city with my guests, putting together history, culture, hidden spots, and cool places that make Budapest unforgettable. My specialty is Art Nouveau architecture.

Tamas R.

If you prefer conversational type of guiding, your company is profoundly welcome here. Discussion is insisted! I am curious of your views and considerations. Hidden parts of Budapest are still unique and more relaxed than tourist trap areas. My tours focus on these areas of the city. My shortlisted experiences are wine tasting, history of WWII and Cold War/Communism, local cafés, sailing, canoeing, English language history not to mention hosting experiences. My school background is Master of Business Administration in the UK, wine maker, grape grower, sailor, radio operator, English linguistics, software developer. Spending my free time with free traveling in the Balkans.

Attila H.

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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.

Popular Hungary Private Tours

Breakout 1945: The End of the Siege of Budapest

3 hours 40 min

It is Feb. 1945, the Siege of Budapest is reaching its dramatic finale. One desperate act remains: The Breakout. This walk will take you to Feb. 11th 1945, with events and locations brought to life. Up until late 1944, Budapest had remained largely unscathed. This was to change with Soviet and Axis forces fighting to the last man. Casualties in the hundreds of thousands and 20% of the City destroyed, this walk will bring to life the final days where 40,000 Axis soldiers try to break the siege.

Occultism in Budapest in the late XIX. century

2 hours

In 1848, following the ghost stories of Hydesville, America and Europe saw a renewed interest in the occult and spiritual experiences. The modern Spiritist movement was born, and Budapest soon became one of its central hub. In this short 2 hour walking tour, we will go around the places connected to this occult movement: the homes of the practitioners of mesmerism, table-turning and alchemy; and buildings with stories of exorcism and unwelcome ghosts.

FROM$80/ per group

Kristof S.

Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour

Explore the Historic Jewish Quarter, one of the oldest and most popular parts of Budapest, characterised by the culture of the Jewish community. The second largest synagogue in the world, the Jewish Museum and Archives with a rich collection and the most important Jewish religious and cultural institutions are located here. The quarter has been on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2002. Let's discover the history,costumes, traditions and festivals together!

FROM$180/ per group

George rashad S.

Budapest Historic and Cultural Private Tour

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Discover the beautiful capital of Hungary on this half-day walking tour and explore the must see sights of Budapest with a local licensed personal guide! The aim of this tour is to provide you an enjoyable, informative journey which give you a general overview of the Hungarian history, culture, arts, traditions, gastronomy. . . and make you get a glance into the daily life. The tour is flexible in its duration and it can be customized according to your requests!

FROM$180/ per group

George rashad S.

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Szentendre - small and spectacular city of artists

6 hours

Located north from Budapest ca. half an hour drive. It captivates visitors primarily with its art and culture. Szentendre is located at the gate of the Dunakanyar (Danube Bend), right next to the river Duna.It is full of museums and galleries, one of the artists’ colonies was established here. The city is also well known for its Serbian residents, we can find altogether 6 Serbian orthodox churches in this small city. The city also had tradition of wine culture preserved in street names.

FROM$270/ per group

Gastrotour - Hungarian Tasting

3 hours

We start in Big Market Hall, where I show you some basics of Hungarian cuisine. We continue on foot towards downtown, where another tastings are waiting for you. On our way I’ll tell you about Hungarian history and sights by which we are going. Or we can talk about Hungarian cuisine. We end our tour at the most famous pub of recently developed famous party district. Altogether 10 items are included: 1 or 2 drinks, scone, salami, cheese, homemade plum-jam, strudel, lángos (langosh), chimney cake.

FROM$150/ per group

Light excursion in Buda Hills

Light walk including journey on chairlift and children's railway. We go up to János Hill with chairlift. Then we climb up in a 10 minutes walk to Eliabeth Lookout Tower, from where there is beautiful panorama to the city. Then we take Children’s railway (partially operated by children) to Normafa, popular walking destination, also nice view. We walk through to Széchenyi-hill. From there we go down to the city or by cogwheel railway, either by bus, either on foot, on spectacular walking path.

FROM$195/ per group

Art nouveau walking tour in Pest side downtown

2 hours 30 min

Starting from Deák Square and proceeding on Deák Street and Váci Street, the historically most most elegant and richest part of Pest side downtown and Szervita Square. We finish on Ferenciek Tere (Franciscan Square). We enter Philantia flowershop. We finish at famous Parisien Passage, which has been recently converted into a café and luxury hotel. As the café interior is a gem of the city, we will enter and drink a coffee or eat a cake here. If you want, you can have your light lunch here too.

FROM$120/ per group

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Popular Hungary Private Cars

Discover Budapest: Fun-Filled Car Tour of the Capital

My car tour is a 100% customisable, my itinerary includes all that is to see in this city. We can do all, or only a few, completely depends on your liking. You would have the opportunity to see famous sights such as the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and the Chain Bridge, as well as lesser-known gems like the Széchenyi thermal baths and the Great Market Hall.

FROM$359/ per group

Monika S.

Budapest at Night Fun-Filled Car Tour of the Capital

My car tour is a 100% customisable, my itinerary includes all that is to see in this city. We can do all, or only a few, completely depends on your liking. You would have the opportunity to see famous sights such as the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and the Chain Bridge, as well as lesser-known gems like the Széchenyi thermal baths and the Great Market Hall.

FROM$359/ per group

Monika S.

Budapest's Hidden Gems | Drive Outside of Budapest

7 hours

Explore ancient Roman ruins of Aquincum. Visit the charming city of Szentendre, known for its picturesque streets and vibrant art scene. Here, you can immerse yourself in the local culture, explore the quaint shops, and indulge in delicious Hungarian cuisine. We will venture to the majestic Visegrád Castle, where you can marvel at its grandeur and enjoy breathtaking views of the Danube River. Lastly, we will visit the Memento Park, a poignant reminder of Hungary's communist era.

FROM$400/ per group

Viktor K.

Budapest Multi Day Tour | Explore Budapest and more

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2 days

On Our first day we explore the inner city with all its highlights and hidden gems. We are going to be mostly on foot here and also use some Public transport. Heroes Square, Buda Castle, Jewish quarter. Everything you need to see basically. On the second day we are going to drive just outside of Budapest to the "hard to reach places" like the Communist Statue park, the Ancient Roman city ruins, Danube-bend and Visegrád Castle.

FROM$550/ per group

Viktor K.

Hungary Tour Reviews

Dr deniz B.

5 / 5

May 22, 2024

Discovering Szentendre

Szentendre

2 hours

Customized

May 22, 2024

“Excellent choice for a niche tour”

Tiberiu was very knowledge of the town of Szentendre and made his knowledge accessible to our group. He was very precise with his route and made the best of our limited time. Before hand he was also very helpful and communicative. I sincerely recommend Tiberiu.

Tiberiu C.

(1 reviews)

Thank you Deniz! You were a really nice group!

Laurent A.

5 / 5

Jan 5, 2024

Personal Walking Tour

Customized

Jan 5, 2024

“Personalized visit with determined themes”

Pieter is a very experienced guide with a knowledge spanning all topics of interest you may have ....and beyond. He is flexible, personable and a pleasure to be with. I can highly recommend Pieter to any visitor to Budapest

Pieter B.

(2 reviews)

Thank you Laurent and Alexa, it was a pleasure to spend those hours in conversation with two people genuinely interested in Hungary and its heritage. And thankfully, the weather was great for the time of year. We covered a lot of ground both historically and physically :) Hopefully you get that chance to see the Balaton and Pécs on a future visit. Best wishes, Pieter

Steve K.

5 / 5

Nov 13, 2022

Breakout 1945: The End of the Siege of Budapest