Budapest Tour: Explore with a Local Host

Experience the best of Budapest with a personalized and private half-day tour. Explore grand palaces, ancient districts, delightful cafés, and quirky ruin bars with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Budapest - Experience Budapest like a local with a personalized tour that caters to your interests, from stunning architecture to the vibrant street life. Prior to your tour, your host will send a brief questionnaire to understand your preferences. Whether you love imperial palaces, trendy cafés, artisan boutiques, or scenic river walks, your…
What's Included
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
  • Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences.
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local.
  • Flexible start times—choose your preferred time when booking.
What's Not Included
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

This is more than just a tour—it’s quality time spent with a local resident of Budapest. Whether strolling along the Danube, wandering through Buda’s charming cobblestone streets, visiting cafés and local shops, or uncovering hidden ruin bars, each stop is carefully selected to suit your preferences.
Within 24 hours of booking, a brief questionnaire will…

Location
Deák Ferenc tér
Meet your host at the entrance to Deák Ferenc tér metro station. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to suit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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405marshab
May 20, 2025
Great tour and tasting experience in Budapest - We had a delightful experience exploring Budapest and tasting some typical dishes. He was interesting and so knowledgeable. He was very interested in making sure we had the experience we expected, and made sure to pace our tour in a way that worked for everyone. We would happily have him guide us again!
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Gw_r
May 20, 2025
Fantastic 1/2-day experience! - Balazs was terrific! A wealth of information and very personable. He was patient with our myriad of questions and painted an incredible, easy to understand history of Hungary with a broad brush that ties everything together.
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Javitia1
Apr 9, 2025
So much to learn about a magnificent Hungary. - In very broad strokes, I had a general understanding of Hungary's history. But, since this was our first visit to Budapest, I wanted a crash course on Hungarian history, culture and politics. Our tour guide Lőrinc was the perfect man for the task. He had checked in with us prior to the tour and knew of our interests. So, he crafted a special tour for us that focused on the ancient, Medieval and modern history of Hungary. Absolutely fascinating! I don't remember the names of the founding tribes or the early kings of Hungary (other than the first Christian King, Saint Stephen), but I can't wait to get home and learn more about Hungary and its people. Thank you Lőrinc for an incredible tour!
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Javier_a
Apr 2, 2025
So much to learn about a magnificent Hungary. - In very broad strokes, I had a general understanding of Hungary's history. But, since this was our first visit to Budapest, I wanted a crash course on Hungarian history, culture and politics. Our tour guide Lőrinc was the perfect man for the task. He had checked in with us prior to the tour and knew of our interests. So, he crafted a special tour for us that focused on the ancient, Medieval and modern history of Hungary. Absolutely fascinating! I don't remember the names of the founding tribes or the early kings of Hungary (other than the first Christian King, Saint Stephen), but I cant wait to get home and learn more about Hungary and its people. Thank you Lőrinc for an incredible tour!
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Marielouisem720
Apr 1, 2025
Excellent Tour with Angie - I had the pleasure of having Angie as our tour guide in Budapest, and she was absolutely fantastic! Not only did she share fascinating insights into the city’s rich history, but she also took us to some hidden gems that we would have never discovered on our own. Her passion for Budapest was contagious, and her knowledge truly made the experience special. I highly recommend Angie for anyone looking to explore Budapest – you won’t be disappointed!
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J8265mosuec
Dec 16, 2024
Absolutely the best part of our trip - Our guide, Balazs, was absolutely amazing! If I could rate this even higher than a ten, I would rate it a 20++++. He met us in the lobby of our hotel and we began our tour of Budapest. Personalization was perfect. We wanted our tour to include information about local culture and he delivered. When we ask ourselves "what are the best parts of our river cruise through Hungary, Austria and Germany" this personalized tour of Budapest always comes in at #1.
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608mischellea
Nov 19, 2024
Beautiful Budapest - We had an amazing time being guided by Agnes (we called her St Agnes because she is just angelic!). Her knowledge on the city, the history, art, culture and fabulous recommendations made our Budapest stay perfect. Well Done City Unscripted for having such a wonderful staff member that cares about the clients interest and well being during the tour. Thank You Agnes!!
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Dawnrl3183ms
Oct 18, 2024
Great way to see the beautiful Budapest - Our private tour with Raja was great. He contacted us prior to the excursion to get a feel for what we wanted to see and experience and PERSONALIZED it perfectly. It is THE ONLY way to get acquainted to a new country.
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Dawn_b
Oct 18, 2024
It’s the ONLY way to see the city - Our private tour with Raja was great. He contacted us prior to the excursion to get a feel for what we wanted to see and experience and PERSONALIZED it perfectly. It is THE ONLY way to get acquainted to a new country.
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Rose_f
Sep 12, 2024
Great tour - Agnes is very experience and she is friendly too. Learnt a lot about history of Hungary and Budapest. Enjoyed time with her
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From $65
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).