Budapest Market Tour: Culinary and Cultural Experience

Join Andrew, a local culinary instructor and market tour guide, on a 2-hour private market tour in Budapest. Discover the city’s history, culture, and famous dishes while sampling delicious food and getting personalized suggestions. Leave with a belly full of food and knowledge!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Market Hall - We will discuss the cuisine, the traditions, and certainly the Hungarian people, as we navigate through this magnificent edifice. You’ll encounter an extensive selection of seasonal produce, and I’m eager to share how they can be transformed into delicious dishes. Acquire knowledge about various recipes, how to recognize…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
  • A local former chef with perfect English as your guide
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to and from the market
Meal Options
  • Langos - Deep fried bread dough in our case topped with sour cream and cheese
  • Strudel - Choice of your filling (based on available selection) wrapped with layers of phyllo baked fresh on premises.
  • Turo Rudi - Cottage cheese with a hint of lemon covered in dark chocolate.
  • Variety of cured sausages
  • Konyakmeggy - Dark chocolate filled Cognac and…
Additional Information

My name is Andrew and Budapest is my hometown. I gained culinary experience as a sous chef in America and as a line cook at a 2* Michelin establishment. Since 2012, I have led culinary courses and market tours. If you’ve ever found yourself at a market, curious about local customs, ideal food stalls, souvenir shopping, or simply desiring a local…

Location
Central Market Hall
Vámház körút
We will meet at the main entrance of the market, the one that is across the street from Burger King.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Aradtraveler
May 30, 2025
Comprehensive overview of Hungarian food in a beautiful setting - Despite having visited it before, this was a very informative overview of the market and Hungarian cuisine. Helpful information and a relaxed pace, yet comprehensive. There was a lot of tasting so don’t eat breakfast before you go.
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Christopher_f
May 30, 2025
Fun couple of hours - Was a fun couple of hours with Andrew. Got to taste some of the traditional Hungarian foods and get to see where the locals do a lot of their shopping. He's a funny, sharp guy. One suggestion might be to stop by one of the cheese stands and sample some tastings there. But definitely a fun way to spend a couple of hours.
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Sherylk886
May 27, 2025
Don't miss Andrew's tour! - My son Benjamin researched this food tour in advance and we both loved it! Andrew was so friendly and knowledgeable. He spoke about food, the marketplace, and history as we visited booths and enjoyed a variety of food. So much fun! We wish we lived in the same country as Andrew so we could see him regularly.
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O2680dkamym
May 12, 2025
Great Market Hall Foodie Fun - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our private market tour with Andrew. We tasted Hungarian cuisine and learned about the history of the market while walking around the entire place. Don’t miss this experience, it’s worth it!
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Simonp45
May 12, 2025
A tasty, history tour of the market hall, highly recommend - Thanks Andrew for a tasty, history tour of the market hall. Very interesting, lots of chat. Highly recommend. It's good to get a more authentic tour of an unfamiliar place with someone who knows it so well.
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David_m
May 12, 2025
Goes great with food. - A little history, a little culture and food. A perfect combination. Tour guide Brian did a great job and it was memorable experience.
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James_g
Apr 24, 2025
A Taste of Bufapest - Andrew did a great job of introducing us to local cuisine, balanced with information about the history of the market.
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Sandra_d
Apr 7, 2025
City Market Food Taste - Andrew was a delight and a wealth of knowledge. We enjoyed the small group approach! It was great to get a taste of Hungary!
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Le0perez
Apr 6, 2025
Mercadão de Budapest - The market in Budapest is well cared for and organized. Many shops selling souvenirs to tourists, fruit, regional food and restaurants
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Giovanniv637
Feb 11, 2025
Wonderful - One thing not to forget is a tour of the city's covered market Art, culture, gastronomy and everything else in this site is located. Located on two floors in the lower part I find everything to satisfy the cravings and pleasures of the palate (fruit, vegetables, meats, cold cuts, spices and aromas, desserts all strictly Hungarian!!!) On the second floor you will find souvenirs, leather goods, Tablecloths and especially typical Hungarian dishes To really try 😟
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From $68
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).