Cultural & Theme Tours in Hungary

See the best of Budapest on a Budapest Combo tour that includes a 2.5-hour walking tour of Castle Hill (Varhegy) and an evening cruise on the Danube River. Alongside a guide, you'll admire UNESCO-listed sites like the Royal Palace and the beautiful Matthias Church (Mataystemplom) while listening to insightful commentary. Sample sweet Hungarian treats and a hot drink during a revitalizing break. Then, when night falls, you'll see Budapest's illuminated skyline and sail on the glittering River Danube on a 3-hour evening tour.

Learn about Budapest's Jewish heritage and present-day community on a 3-hour small-group walking tour of its historical Jewish Quarter. Explore the bustling 7th District as a historian guide tells tales of the area's past and its vibrant contemporary Jewish culture. Visit synagogues, including the Great Synagogue; sample Jewish foods; and remember the dark days of World War II, seeing the remnants of the ghetto wall and other poignant sites. Synagogue entrance fees included.

Experience both the Parliament Building and the Danube River on a two and a half hour sightseeing tour. Begin with a one hour tour in one of Budapest's most iconic attractions in the language of your choosing.  Afterwards, sip on two glasses of complimentary wine as you cruise along the Danube at a leisurely pace. As a bonus, you'll enjoy free entry to two historical ships.

Combine the political history, folklore, and beauty of Budapest for a memorable full day, starting with an up-close look inside one of the world's largest parliament buildings. See the Hungarian crown jewels, National Assembly hall, and more on a guided tour of the massive House of Parliament. In the evening, watch talented dancers and musicians bring Hungarian traditions to life at an acclaimed folklore show before gliding down the Danube River on a night cruise.

Explore Budapest's oldest castle on this private tour led by an historian guide. Take in the Gothic and Baroque architectural styles, the narrow cobblestone streets, and the historical details surrounding the castle while listening to your guide's commentary. Visit a Middle Ages-era synagogue, the Presidential Palace, and the Matthais Church.

Budapest is known for its communist past, but matching landmarks to their historic role can be difficult. Gain insight into life during the Hungarian People's Republic on a private tour, and benefit from your guide's undivided attention as you discover significant landmarks such as the Central Market Hall, former headquarters of Hungarian Radio, and Parliament. Customize your itinerary to suit your interests and save time with included hotel pickup and drop-off.

In 1956, Budapest presided over the Hungarian Uprising - a revolution against Soviet rule that was quickly crushed. With this private tour, visit the sites and hear about the rebellion in a depth hard to replicate if touring alone. Check out squares and districts where protests were held, and hear testimonies that capture the events and Soviet repression with an intensity you wouldn't experience independently. Refreshments and hotel pickup are included.

Uncover the heart and soul of Hungary on this immersive cultural tour of Budapest. First, spot landmarks like Liberty Square, the Chain Bridge and the Hungarian Parliament building on a minibus tour, as your guide fills you in on the city's rich history and heritage. Next, sample delicious Hungarian cuisine with a 3-course home-cooked lunch at a local family home. With your appetite sated, finish off the day with a spectacular Hungarian folk music concert performed exclusively for you! This small-group tour is limited to 8 people, ensuring an authentic local experience.

Discover Budapest's cuisine, history, and river all in the span of a few hours.  Your experience begins with a guided tour of the House of Parliament in the language of your choosing.  Then, enjoy a buffet lunch of Hungarian food (with vegetarian options) as you cruise along the Danube.  As a special bonus, you'll receive complimentary tickets to visit two historical boats.

Discover a behind-the-scenes look at Budapest's art culture on this 3-hour walking tour. You'll explore the architecture, graffiti and street art with a local guide for a more intimate experience of this vibrant capital city. You'll also visit the A38 Ship, an old cargo vessel that has transformed into a popular concert spot for locals. Along the way, make additional stops at cool coffee shops, street art galleries and bars and take a jaunt through the Jewish Quarter to spot hidden synagogues.

Immerse yourself in the art and architecture of the Hungarian Art Nouveau movement on a private walking tour.  Skip the confusion of public transit and meet your art historian guide in your hotel lobby. Together, you'll visit the Museum of Applied Arts, Gresham Palace, and more.  Enjoy a complimentary coffee at the House of Hungarian Art Nouveau, before admiring selected architecture throughout the city.

Experience the rich heritage and traditional cuisine of Budapest's Jewish Quarter on this 4-hour walking tour. Your local guide will take you to see the World War II memorials, the Dohány Street Synagogue and the shops and restaurants of the Jewish Quarter, an area that has become a popular hotspot. You'll sit in one of the hip ruin pubs and sample authentic local dishes over lunch, getting a flavor for flodni, an apple, walnut and poppy seed pastry, as well as palinka, a fruit brandy made famous by Hungarians.

Memento Park is home to some of Hungary's most significant Communist monuments and visiting with a private guide means you'll gain a fascinating insight into the Cold War era. Explore the vast open-air museum on a walking tour; see statues of Communist figures such as Lenin, Marx and Engels; and browse the exhibits on Communist era surveillance.

Budapest is known for its architecture and culture, and is within driving from Bratislava, ideal for visitors looking to maximize their time in the region. Discover Hungary's capital on a day trip from Bratislava, visiting landmarks including Gellert Hill, Buda Castle, and Parliament. Travel easily to the city with round-trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, and benefit from the undivided attention of your guide with a private trip.

Rewind to the days of 'Sisi,' the 19th-century Empress Elizabeth of Austria and Queen of Hungary, on a 3-hour Godollo Palace tour from Budapest. Travel to Godollo, Sisi's favored summer palace, and take an interior tour of the baroque residence. Learn secrets about Sisi and her husband, Franz Joseph I, and discover their rooms, hidden doors, and possessions as you hear stories about their private lives. Air-conditioned transport, entrance fee, and hotel pickup included.