Eat Hungary – Gourmet walking tour

Get to the heart of Hungary

Get a taste of Hungary on this delicious Eat Hungary Gourmet walking tour. Food in Hungary is a serious matter, so don't leave the country without tasting some of its delicacies. Regular tourists usually associate Hungary with paprika and goulash, but don't let this be your only impression about Hungarian cuisine. There are many more tasty dishes that are worth a taste during a visit to Budapest. And if you don't want to limit yourself just to traditional restaurants, don't worry. Budapest has undergone a bit of a foodie revolution in recent years and has some interesting experiences to offer for all kinds of foodies. Whether you're looking for Michelin star gourmet restaurants, street vendors, quirky food trucks, or elegant cafes, Budapest really has it all.

Join our special Eat Hungary tour in Budapest

If you're a foodie and would like to do something different from all the regular tourists, then this Hungary gourmet walking tour is a great option. You'll get to taste a variety of Hungarian foods at places that locals tend to frequent. At the same time, a professional tour guide will accompany you and share with you some useful and interesting information about Hungarian history and culture. The guided tour will focus on the Jewish Quarter and downtown Pest with a stop on the Belvárosi Piac which is a downtown market hall on Hold utca (different from the popular Central Market Hall). During this Eat Hungary gourmet tour, apart from traditional restaurants, you'll visit a local butcher shop, a cheese shop, and finally a neighborhood pub where you can taste locally-made artisanal beers.

What will you taste during our "Eat Hungary" gourmet tour?

Only delicious stuff! This Eat Hungary gourmet tour includes 8 tastings of authentic Hungarian food. On the menu, there will be a range of Hungarian cheese specialties, as well as a selection of Hungarian salamis. You'll also get to sample some typical dishes, such as ‘Lángos’ (fried Hungarian flatbread) and ‘Kolbász & Hurka’ (sausages and pickled vegetables). Of course, a gourmet walking tour would not be complete without a dessert. So, if you have a sweet tooth, you'll be happy to bite into ‘Túró Rudi’ (a small chilled chocolate-covered dessert). After that, you'll try ‘Kürtőskalács’, which is a sweet dough pastry covered in sugar (also called sweet dough chimney cake). But that's not all, you'll also get to taste a Hungarian Jewish cake with different fillings and layers, called 'Flódni'. In addition, the tour will give you the chance to sip on a glass of the popular 'Pálinka' which is basically Hungarian fruit brandy.

Who is this tour for?

This delicious tour is perfect for anyone who likes to eat and wants to make the most of their stay in Budapest. If you like to taste local food in the places you visit, this will be right up your alley. Rather than stopping by typical touristy eateries, or having a quick burger on the run, opt for a more satisfying experience by delving into Hungarian cuisine. In addition, being joined by a knowledgeable local guide means that you'll learn a bit about Hungary and its people while eating and walking. Win-win!

Important information to keep in mind when booking Eat Hungary gourmet tour.

• Small groups: to provide all of our customers with an enhanced and more intimate experience, we make sure to keep tour groups small.
• Minimum 2 people per booking: in order to book this tour, a minimum number of 2 participants is required.
• Meeting point: the tour begins at the Cityrama office, Budapest, Báthory utca 19, 1054.
• Special dietary requests: most dietary restrictions can be accommodated, just please make sure to inform us about them in advance.
• Appropriate footwear: please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a lot of walking (approximately 3 km)