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!

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).

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.

We'll enjoy a tasting of three quintessential Hungarian cakes (and coffee) at this historic 19th-century coffeehouse, once frequented by Hungary's most famous writers and artists.

We'll pass by the Hungarian National Museum, located in the Palace District, on our way to the wine tasting cellar.

The tour concludes with a wine and cheese tasting at an independent wine tasting cellar and shop. A sommelier will introduce us to the Hungarian wine regions, varietals, and styles, helping you put the Hungarian wine scene in context. We’ll end with a taste of the spectacular golden-tinted Tokaji aszú wine, one of the world's finest sweet wines.

• 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.

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  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.
• Public Tour (max 8 guests)
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  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.

• 10% discount on wine purchases at The Tasting Table Budapest!
• English-speaking, food-specialized guide
• Visits to the Central Market Hall and four (or more) additional tasting locations

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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 hello@tastehungary.com with any questions!

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Taste Hungary.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Budapest.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 369 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.