Hungary · MARKETS
17 reviewed
Budapest fills up from Thursday and the good market tours go first. Here are the 15 that hold up, with current prices and what separates one from the next.
Budapest Central Market tour plus a hands-on cooking class with Hungarian family recipes, wine pairings, and a sit-down meal.
“Had the BEST time learning how to cook a traditional Hungarian meal with a small group! Mesi was lovely and was very considerate with making sure we understood what we were doing and getting everyone involved! We loved our cooking class/group!”
Budapest Market to Tavern food tour with 14+ tastings and wine, Central Market Hall stops, goulash and chimney cake, small group.
“Fantastic tour. Our guide Sophia was knowledgeable, friendly, professional and a joy to be with. The food was delicious and she explained its origins nicely. It was more than enough food and venues selected were nice.”
Taste Hungarian market classics at Budapest’s Central Market Hall with a German guide, an Unicum finish, and digital restaurant and wine guides.
“Personal, informative and warm. Really worth double of what you pay. Thanks”
Budapest Hungarian cooking class with a 3-course meal, wine and optional Central Market stroll. Small groups, hands-on cooking, recipes.
“This was fun! We made three dishes and our instructor was great. The food tasted great! We have does this in several countries and each time have a blast! As a non cook, I love how these dishes all come together!”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, then cook a family-style Hungarian main with wine and tastings in a local apartment, 4 hours.
“George and Marcel were amazing! It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed learning about Hungarian culture, history, and food! Paprika is such a magical flavor and experiencing the smoky, sweet, and spicy varieties was a very interesting and great learning experience. It was a lot of fun while making a lovely meal with truly amazing people! Thank you thank you!! I highly recommend it for solo travelers and foodies as an intro into Hungarian cuisine and the central market!”
Market Hall shopping plus a small-group Hungarian cooking class in Budapest, with wine and pálinka, and a 4-course lunch you can recreate.
“Best experience!! Highly recommended. Ildy was FABULOUS!! The experience was intimate and personal. The market tour was so informative. The meal was 4 course and so authentic and tasty. So many flavours by and washed down with local wines and other beverages. Can not say enough! Ask for Ildy!”
Chef-led private Central Market Hall tasting in Budapest, with langos, strudel, cured meats, pickles, and optional palinka in about 2 hours.
“Andrew is an excellent tour guide. He took us on a 2hr+ tour of the market telling us about the history, food and answering our questions about the market and Budapest in general. He shared several samples of food with us and gave us information about the culture in Hungary. Highly recommend Andrew!”
A 40-minute German guided food walk through Budapest’s Central Market Hall with cold tastings of paprika, cheese, honey, and more.
“Es war wunderbar, sehr lehrreich und eines der Highlights unseres Urlaubs! Vielen lieben Dank für den Einblick in eure kulinarische Kultur ☺️”
Shop Central Market with Chef Marti, then cook a classic Hungarian 3-course meal in a small group, ending with wine and dinner.
“Marti is an excellent tour guide and instructor. We had a thorough of the market and then she showed us how to make a delicious dinner. High recommend.”
Taste regional Hungarian bites at Budapest’s Great Market Hall with a local guide, plus tips for shopping and dining.
“Great honest experience with a lot of local knowledge Our guide was very interesting and informative Definitely recommend”
Small-group Budapest Christmas markets with St Stephen’s Basilica video mapping, Danube lights, Vorosmarty stalls, and chimney cake.
“Stephan was an excellent guide. Saw and learned so much more than just the Christmas markets. Definitely recommend”
Budapest Christmas markets tour with an English guide, mulled wine and chimney cake, plus landmarks like Gresham Palace and Vörösmarty Square.
“Very pleasant, funny tour guide. Tasting chimney cake, and hot chocolate, lovely Christmas markets. Not too much walking.”
Private Budapest flea market hunt at Ecseri: guided treasure scouting, coffee and langos, plus help talking to sellers. 4 hours, $119.
“hi, the Tour guide was very good, very informative, the Doughnut was great. but the Tour was mainly on the BUSES, TRAINS, WALKING, I Waisted most of the hours Traveling on Public Transport. next time I will check 10 times over what it exactly covers, thank you.”
Budapest Christmas market guided walking tour with tastings, Hungarian treats, and a cozy historical coffee-house stop.
“Great tour and tastings, had a wonderful time walking through the markets and getting some history lessons on Budapest and Hungary as a whole.”
Cook a 3-course Hungarian meal in Budapest, starting at Central Market Hall with tastings, paprika lessons, and take home recipes.
“Cooking with Vesna was a lot of fun. Between shared stories, we made Tejfölös krumplileves (creamy potato soup), Csirkepaprikas (chicken paprikash), and Meggyes pite (sour cherry pie). Delicious, delicious, delicious! Everyone should make this class the centerpiece of their Budapest vacation.”
