Get a local's perspective on Christmas traditions and culture while exploring some of Budapest's best inner-city sights.
Highlights
- Small-group walking tour with a licensed guide
- Learn about Hungarian Christmas traditions and stories
- Stroll through Inner Pest, visiting Fashion Street and Elizabeth Square
- Enjoy guided entry to St. Stephen’s Basilica
- Visit two vibrant Christmas market areas
- Savor mulled wine and chimney cake
Duration
2.5 hours
Prices
Adult: 72 €
Student with ID: 68 €
Child: 35 €
Please note that a 6% booking fee applies to the advertised price.
Meeting Point
5. District, Deak Ferenc ter in front of the Lutheran Church
Inclusions
Licensed English-speaking guide, one mulled wine and chimney cake, skip-the-line entry and a guided tour of St. Stephen’s Basilica
Exclusions
Pick-up and drop-off
Know before you book
- Expect continuous walking for up to two hours
- The tour runs in all weather conditions. Budapest winters can be chilly, so please dress warmly.
- Guests under 18 years old receive a non-alcoholic hot beverage
Full Tour Description
Get a local’s perspective on Christmas traditions and culture while exploring some of Budapest’s best inner-city sights. Your tour begins in the heart of the town at Deak Square from the Lutheran Church.
Budapest’s Christmas fairs have been chosen as the best in Europe for several years, thanks to their focus on handcrafted products from local artisans and small manufacturers. Your guide will show you around City Hall Courtyard, where you can admire the ice skating rink and visit charity points that showcase how Hungarians donate to people in need during the Christmas season.
Strolling along Fashion Street, you’ll reach the first market at Vörösmarty Square, where you can enjoy the famous chimney cake and warm up with a cup of mulled wine.
Along the Danube Corso, you’ll take in breathtaking views of the Buda Castle District and Matthias Church before arriving at St. Stephen’s Basilica, home to Budapest’s largest illuminated Christmas market. Your guide will then lead you inside this magnificent Roman Catholic church for a tour.
The tour concludes in front of the Basilica, where you can explore and do some holiday shopping. Just off this square, you’ll find the famous Zrinyi pedestrian street and the Gourmet area of Budapest, where many shops offer more shopping opportunities.