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Budapest Culture Exploration: Learn Hungarian Language and Visit Monuments

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Budapest

Immerse yourself in Budapest's culture with a Hungarian language lesson and a tour of the city's iconic monuments. Learn survival phrases and get insider tips for exploring Budapest while strolling along historic Andrássy Avenue to Heroes' Square.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - Meeting at front of the well-known landmark of Budapest and starting the class just across the Great Synagogue, at our partners Café.
The Dohány Street Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue is a historical building in Erzsébetváros, the 7th district of Budapest, Hungary. It is the largest synagogue in Europe, seating 3,000 people and is a centre of Neolog Judaism.
Dohány u. 1 - In the shades of sidewalks in Budapest downtown. You can always pop in durong the day for a coffee, or later for a beer here, and make new friends. As they say: “Fabulous. Friendly service and the atmosphere was great. We spent quite a bit of time there and one of our evenings was totally memorable - not least for the astonishingly small bill at the end!”
Astoria - Astoria is the colloquial, unofficial name of a major road intersection in the Budapest city centre and it can also refer to a station of the M2 metro line. It is named after Grand Hotel Astoria at its corner. fIt is the crossing point of Rákóczi út and Small Boulevard. Colloquially, a short section of the roads originating from the actual intersection, reachable by a few minutes of walking, can be also named Astoria (as in a neighborhood), for example “Az Astorián lakom” (I live on Astoria) does not imply having a residence neighboring the actual intersection (which has few residential buildings), rather one near the intersection along one of the major roads.
Múzeum körút - This area has been an important stage in the last two centuries of the Hingarian history. Also called as “Kiskörút” (lit. “Small Ring Road”) is a major thoroughfare in Budapest. It forms an incomplete semicircle between Deák Square and Fővám Square. Kiskörút is actually a colloquial name for three parts which connect to each other: Károly körút, Múzeum körút and Vámház körút; these are the names a traveller will find on the map and the buildings.
Hungarian National Museum - The Hungarian National Museum was founded in 1802 and is the national museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary, including areas not within Hungary’s current borders, such as Transylvania; it is not to be confused with the collection of international art of the Hungarian National Gallery. The museum is in Budapest VIII in a purpose-built Neoclassical building from 1837–47 by the architect Mihály Pollack.
Kalvin Square - Kálvin tér is a major square and intersection in the city center of Budapest. It was named after the French Protestant Reformer John Calvin, due to the large Reformed Church located there. Being a major thoroughfare and locality, the square is a major transport hub with tram, bus, and trolleybus routes serving the square. The Hungarian National Museum is near Kálvin tér.
Vámház körút - The southermost section of the small ring, that is, actually: straigt. Also called as “Kiskörút” (lit. “Small Ring Road”) is a major thoroughfare in Budapest. It forms an incomplete semicircle between Deák Square and Fővám Square. Kiskörút is actually a colloquial name for three parts which connect to each other: Károly körút, Múzeum körút and Vámház körút; these are the names a traveller will find on the map and the buildings.
Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) - The Liberty Bridge connects Buda and Pest across the River Danube. It is the third southernmost public road bridge in Budapest, located at the southern end of the City Centre. It was originally named Franz Joseph Bridge.
Fovam Square - The square opposite of the Central Market Hall, at the end of Budapest’s busiest shopping street (Váci utca) is named after the tax the merchant payed here. Fővám tér is also a station of Line 4 of the Budapest Metro, located beneath the eponymous square. The tunnels, on the other side of Szabadság Bridge, go under the Danube and continue in Pest under Corvinus University.
Central Market Hall - The Great Market Hall or Central Market Hall (Hungarian “Nagyvásárcsarnok”) is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest, Hungary.
If the tour follows the basic itinerary the activity ends here, where the guide shows you around, gives valuable tips and recommendations.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Coffee or a soft drink
Local guide
Basic language class
Souvenir pen
Notebook

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Additional Information

Embark on a unique blend of a basic Hungarian tutorial and an enlightening tour of key Budapest landmarks in an entertaining 3-hour class-cum-tour which gives a simple introduction to the intriguing and rich Hungarian language, paired with useful tips for exploring Budapest.

This package kicks off with a casual, introductory lesson delivered in relaxed settings, offering learner-specific lessons that cover simple Hungarian essentials, including essential phrases and courteous conversational techniques with locals. Following this, visitors receive tailored orientation tips and particular suggestions for their Budapest trip, prior to a guided stroll down the historic Andrássy Avenue to the renowned Heroes’ Square. The class also allows room for participants to inquire about Hungarian lifestyle and traditions.

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Location

Dohány Street Synagogue

Dohány utca

Meeting at front of the well-known landmark of Budapest and starting the class just across the Great Synagogue, at our partners Café.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Martin

Jul 25, 2022

A must-do in Budapest! - Mklós was an incredible guide and Hungarian teacher. He was able to get us learning and pronouncing some key phrases straight away. This allowed us to enjoy the tour even more and we really enjoyed learning about the city. Very friendly throughout and lots of tips for the remainder of our trip. Köszönöm Miklós!