Budapest Culinary & Wine Walk
Budapest's first food tour (est. 2008!) introduces Hungarian food and wine culture through classic flavors, unique wines, history, and stunning architecture. You'll get a taste of the traditional side of Hungarian cuisine, and the modern artisan producers and specialty shops spicing up Budapest’s food scene. Beginning at the Central Market—Budapest’s cathedral of food—we’ll introduce you to Hungarian cuisine through the abundance of ingredients. We'll discuss the building, Hungary's eating and drinking culture, special dishes … and just what Hungarian cooks do with all the pork fat, paprika, and goose liver. Here we’ll taste a selection of foods (and have an aperitif to fortify us). After a lunch feast at a traditional butcher, we’ll sample the elegant cakes that Hungarian bakers are known for at a classic coffeehouse. We'll visit an award-winning chocolatier, and finish with a sommelier led tasting of 3 great local wines (including Tokaji aszú) paired with artisan cheese. Come hungry!
Options
Private Tour
Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Food + wine: Plenty of food tastings -- spread out over many stops -- you won't need to eat until dinnertime! Tasting of 3 wines.
What's included in Budapest Culinary & Wine Walk
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Central Market Hall
The Central Market Hall is Budapest’s cathedral of food and one of Europe’s largest and most spectacular indoor markets. We’ll introduce you to Hungarian cuisine through the great variety and abundance of ingredients (mostly local and seasonal) on display. We will discuss the spectacular building, the culture of eating and drinking in Hungary, the ingredients, the dishes commonly made from them … and just what it is that Hungarian home cooks do with all of that pork fat, paprika, and goose liver. As we walk the market aisles we’ll taste a selection of foods (and have an aperitif to fortify us).
Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)Pass-by Only
We'll pass by this bridge, one of the several spanning the Danube.
Here we'll follow the local tradition of eating lunch at a butcher shop, where we'll have a lunch feast of a variety of Hungarian dishes.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Tasting of 3 wines (including Tokaji aszú) and a Hungarian spirit
- Lunch
- 10% discount on wine purchases at The Tasting Table Budapest!
- English-speaking, food-specialized guide
- Plenty of tastings along the way ...
- Visits to the Central Market Hall and four (or more) additional tasting locations
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is available year-round (with the exception of Sundays and national holidays). If you would like to book a tour for a Sunday, please look for our "Budapest Culinary Walk - Sunday Edition" listing
- Our group tours are always small groups, limited to a maximum of 8 guests.
- For larger groups please choose the "Private Tour (min. 8 pers.)" option when booking
- If you would prefer a private tour, please choose the "Private Tour" option when booking
- Be prepared to cover a lot of ground on your feet during this tour!
- We try our best to cater to dietary requirements and allergies, so please let us know in advance if we'll need to make special arrangements!
- We need at least 2 participants in order to run this tour. In the event of cancellation, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet us just inside the main entrance of the Central Market Hall, near the escalators going up. Your guide will be carrying a "Taste Hungary" tote bag for easier identification.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please arrive 10 minutes early so the tour can begin on time. If you'll be late call HU +36 1 701 1886 so we can notify your guide. Dress according to the weather, and wear comfortable shoes! Contact us at [email protected] with any questions!
