4 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Many of this neighborhood’s charms are obvious—the architecture is stunning, the many universities add a unique vibrancy, the history is ever-present, and there are plenty of cool cafés, art galleries, and shops. This neighborhood is justly a favorite for international film shoots (who use it as a standby for other locales), and hardly a week goes by that there’s not a film being shot on these streets. When we are not eating and drinking, we’ll stroll through the elegant area which lies between the inner and outer ring roads—including the gardens of the National Museum, where aristocrats built their palatial homes in the 19th and early 20th centuries (the golden age of Budapest), and café-lined streets with more Bohemian vibes. As per our usual style, our evening of exploration will combine food and drinks, with historical and cultural stories about the buildings and people important to the neighborhood. Come wine and dine in this most special part of Budapest with us!

Inclusions

What's included

tour includes visits to many different venues in the Palace District neighborhood
English-speaking, food-specialized guide
many stops for photos and questions
plenty of generous food and drink tastings (no need for dinner reservations!

What's not

Gratuities

Itinerary

Palace District (Palota Negyed, VIII). Combine food, drinks, and history during this evening out in one of Budapest’s most charming and fascinating neighborhoods, the Palace Quarter (Palota Negyed, in the eight district). The magnificent old palaces in this neighborhood perfectly communicate the history of Hungary from the 1800s through the present. You’ll eat and drink well on this tour, while experiencing the laid-back vibes and stunning architecture of this neighborhood, which is now home to several universities.
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We'll meet at the wine cellar for an introduction to the neighborhood, a wine tasting with our sommelier (3 wines), and a selection of local cheese and charcuterie.
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Palace District (Palota Negyed, VIII). After meeting at the Tasting Table, where our sommelier will introduce you to some wines (paired with a platter of charcuterie and local cheeses), we’ll graze on a variety of dishes and drinks at five more venues in the district. Other tasting stops include snacks at a bakery run by a family who has been in the business since 1870; a pálinka inside a fun courtyard bar; gulyás and appetizers at a neighborhood bistro; and dessert at an old coffeehouse.
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Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.9

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Know before you go

Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 16 travellers
Operated by: Taste Hungary

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Four-hour tour, from 5pm-9pm (unless otherwise requested)
This is a small group tour (which means minimum of two guests and maximum of eight guests)
Large groups will have private tours
Though there will be plenty of eating breaks, be prepared to cover a lot of ground on your feet during this tour. Unfortunately this tour is not wheelchair accessible

How it compares in Budapest

Its from-price is 15% above the median of the 132 food tours we list in Budapest.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 33 of 132.

About Budapest

Budapest joins hilly Buda and flat Pest across the Danube, a grand capital of thermal baths, riverside palaces and lively ruin bars.

On the Buda side, Castle Hill holds Buda Castle, the Matthias Church and the white turrets of Fishermen's Bastion, all looking down on the river. The Chain Bridge crosses to Pest, where the Hungarian Parliament Building stretches along the bank and St Stephen's Basilica rises a few streets inland. Gellért Hill and its Citadella give the widest views.

Top-ranked sights in Budapest: House of Parliament (Országház), Buda Castle (Budai Vár), Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lanchid) .

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