Budapest Culinary & Wine Walk

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Budapest

Duration

5 hours

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Max 15 guests

Language

English

Location

Budapest

Duration

5 hours

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English

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US$160.07 per guest

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Our signature tour introduces local culinary and wine culture through classic flavors, unique wines, history, and stunning architecture. Includes two food markets and more than a dozen tasting stops. Budapest’s first food tour, est. 2008! With our expert guide, you’ll learn all about Hungarian gastronomy, Hungary’s fascinating food culture, and its exciting wine scene. Our epic food, wine, and culture walk begins at The Central Market Hall—Budapest’s cathedral of food and one of Europe’s largest and most spectacular indoor markets—and continues through several of its most charming neighborhoods. We’ll explore the Ferencváros neighborhood, the Palace Quarter (a vibrant university area known for its splendid old aristocratic palaces), and the Újlipótváros area (almost like a village within the city, with café-lined streets, art deco buildings, spacious parks and cute shops). Our second market hall is off the beaten tourist track, with a great selection of vendors and a local clientele.

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 national holidays).
Our group tours are always small groups, limited to a maximum of 8 guests.
For larger groups please contact us for pricing.
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.

12 Tasting stops (some with multiple foods tasted)

Alcoholic beverages

Tasting of 3 wines (including Tokaji aszú) and a Hungarian spirit

Lunch

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

Gratuities

Private transportation

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Central Market Hall

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).

The Central Market Hall is Budapest’s cathedral of food and one of Europe’s largest and most spectac…

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Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)

We'll pass by this bridge, one of the several spanning the Danube.

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Hungarian National Museum

We explore the Palace Quarter (a vibrant university area known for its splendid old palaces, where aristocrats built their palatial homes in the 19th and early 20th centuries), and pass by the Hungarian National Museum, on our way to the wine tasting cellar.

We explore the Palace Quarter (a vibrant university area known for its splendid old palaces, where a…

40 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Tasting Table Budapest

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.

The tour concludes with a wine and cheese tasting at an independent wine tasting cellar and shop. A…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Lehel Market Hall

We'll explore this neighborhood market, one of the city's fines, where chefs and locals alike shop daily.

We'll explore this neighborhood market, one of the city's fines, where chefs and locals alike shop d…

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District IX.

We explore the Ferencváros neighborhood, around the Central Market Hall, on our food exploration of Budapest.

We explore the Ferencváros neighborhood, around the Central Market Hall, on our food exploration of…

1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Újlipótváros

We explore the Újlipótváros area (a charming neighborhood, almost like a village within the city, with café-lined streets, art deco buildings, spacious parks, and cute shops), and taste our way through the neighborhood's most lively street.

We explore the Újlipótváros area (a charming neighborhood, almost like a village within the city, wi…

Meeting Point

Central Market Hall, Hungary, HU, 1093

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Meet us just inside the main entrance of the Central Market Hall, near the escalators going up. Your guide will be carrying a "Taste Hungary" tote bag for easier identification.

End Point

Tasting Table Budapest Shop, Bródy Sándor utca, Hungary, HU, 1088

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Non Refundable

This experience doesn't offer free cancellation. Amount paid is non-refundable once booked.

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REBECCA_SSeptember 2026 • Viator

Best way to experience real Hungarian food and wine!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fantastic way to experience Budapest! Our Culinary and Wine Walk was one of the highlights of our visit. Anna was an excellent guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Hungarian food, wine, and culture. We started by tasting local specialties and treats at the Central Market Hall, then continued through different areas of the city, sampling more Hungarian favorites along the way. Anna did a wonderful job explaining the history and traditions behind everything we tried, ...read more

890kayaAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

We learned about WAY more than food!

Christine, our guide, was personable, warm, funny and wow - she knows about history, geography, literature, art! The food experiences were nestled into context of Budapest social and political forces. This was a fascinating tour. We rode the tram and the subway. We tasted everything from pastries to pickled vegetables to goulash to sausage. We avoided the obvious touristy spots. Great tour. Highly recommend.

elizabethhB5222TJAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Do it day one!

This was a great way to learn about Hungarian food and traditions, and see a bit of Pest. Our guide Kristine was wonderful. Highly recommend as an introduction to Budapest and Hungarian food!

Chad_TJuly 2026 • Viator

Wonderful food and wine tour!

This is one of the best food and wine tours ever. I think this company does a great job and I will seek them out whenever we travel. Bali was our guide and he was great! He spoke very good English but his time of voice was perfectly loud enough so we could all hear. He also had the perfect pace for the tour. We loved the food choices along the way and I loved seeing Margaret Island and the cute residential cafes. The cap on the trip with a coffee and dessert just after the wine tasting wa...read more

399UKHelenlamJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

If you had 5 hours in the morning in Budapest...

Having only a full day in Budapest, this was a great way to see the city, eat what and where the locals eat, quiz our knowledgeable guide about the history and culture of Hungary. Not only was the food good, but the stories behind them were so interesting. Cristine, our guide, also shared other places of interest, restaurants and things to do on our own. The highlight was the wine tasting and cheese paring at Tasting Table. Well worth our time and money. Thank you Taste Hungary for offering such...read more