Bites & Sights Budapest Food Tour
Budapest, Hungary
From USD 85.36
Office phone number: +36 30 714 2551
Bites & Sights Budapest Food Tour
Budapest, Hungary
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Hungry for a slice of Hungary? Then join this Budapest tour and be led to award-winning chocolate, authentic Jewish fare, vintage drinks, famous local dishes and a delicious Hungarian dessert.
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Highlights
- Experience Budapest through its many flavours
- Walk along unknown streets and visit hidden bars and eateries
- Taste award-winning, authentic hand-made chocolate bonbons in the city’s best chocolate manufacturer during the winter season or, or cool off with a mouth-watering handmade ice-cream in the summer.
- Learn about Jewish culture during a tasting at a traditional restaurant that specializes in Jewish cuisine
- Get a history lesson while enjoying the highlights of Hungarian gastronomy
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- One of the stops on your food tour works exclusively with smaller farmers in close proximity to Budapest, something that helps to promote sustainable consumption practices.
- Your tour starts in the Great Market Hall, located at the edge of the World Heritage protected area and continues towards the buffer zone of the UNESCO-listed Andrássy Avenue. The Jewish Quarter is situated just next to it and as such, cannot be altered dramatically, which helps to preserve the cultural integrity of the area.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
- Meeting point:
At the main entrance of the Central Market Hall (1093 Budapest, District IX., Vámház körút 1-3.)
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- Starting time: 2.00 PM
- Ending point:
Andrássy Avenue near the Opera House
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food tastings at six different locations, a glass of spritzer (or soft drink).
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature and tips or gratuities for guide.
Join us for a divine tasting tour as we introduce you to both the popular and lesser-known gastronomic treasures of Budapest. This Budapest food tour starts at the Central Market Hall, a city landmark that’s over one hundred years old. There, we’ll taste some slices of salami and sausages, get acquainted with the history of the building, and hear a brief introduction on what is eaten and how it’s eaten in Hungary.
The hidden streets of downtown are next on the menu, we’ll take a stroll ahead towards one of our favourite little eateries where we can try some tasty meat product alongside the locals. Then we ’ll also stop for a seasonal sweet treat – chocolate bonbons from an award-winning chocolate factory or Budapest’s best ice-cream in the summer.
Feeling thirsty yet? Your guide will take you to a cool vintage bar next for a refreshing spritzer and an education in Hungarian drinks. Our foodie adventure then takes us through the Jewish district, where we’ll admire the largest and most beautiful synagogue in Europe and enjoy a tasting of more local food. Our stops will include a lovely little fish bistro and a nice modern restaurant with a connection to the Jewish culture where we can learn about typical Jewish food and traditions.
From there we will make our way to the pièce de résistance – tasting a delicious, famous chicken paprikash and a real local dessert in an authentic restaurant just by the beautiful Andrássy Avenue, a noted UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll finish our Budapest food tour happily full of some of the best Budapest food in town.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food tastings at six different locations, a glass of spritzer (or soft drink).
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature and tips or gratuities for guide.
Dress standard: Standard dress, comfortable walking shoes
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +36 30 714 2551
Email address: info@budapesturbanadventures.com
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