Free tour

Free Food Tour in Budapest

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Budapest

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Donfreetour

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Registered on 19 October 2020

Hello travelers! We are a group of guides happy to live and work in Budapest! With degrees in History of Art and Tourism. And after years of experience in the city, we have come up with the recipe for the perfect free tour: INGREDIENTS: -300 grams of history (just enough so that you don't get saturated) -150 grams of legends -several tablespoons of curiosities, gossip and news - "salt shaker" to the taste of the guide -A handful of tricks so that you learn to move around the city - A guide wanting to enjoy yourself - A motivated public PREPARATION: We start by adding the 300 grams of history, because every tour has to start with a good historical context. But immediately we add 150 grams of legends to the mixture in small doses and stir well until a well-homogeneous and balanced dough is left. Let it rest and add salt to taste until you start to hear a few laughs. That is the signal that tells you that the mix is on the right track. It is then the right time to add several spoonfuls of curiosities, gossip and current affairs, always at the request of the diner. All this is put in the oven for 2 and a half hours at maximum power. And to avoid that the dough does not drop, go adding tricks and recommendations. If the steps have been followed well, we assure you a good free tour. And if the recipe is also made in Budapest, success is guaranteed!

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNAbiDRmFHk

Let's eat Budapest!

Typical dishes, wines, liquors and hundreds of curiosities. Gastronomy is a reflection of the local culture. Learn the most entertaining history of Budapest and take home hundreds of culinary recommendations.

FAQ:
- Can I pay in Euros? Yes. We accept Euros, Dollars and Florins.
- Can I pay by card? No, but our guides have Bizzum or Revolut, for those who don't have cash.
- Where does the tour start and end? It starts in front of the central Great Market Hall (Fóvam tér) and ends at Szimpla kért.

ITINERARY

Central Market. We will walk through the market stalls to discover the most characteristic products of Hungary: mangalica pork, 🐖goose foie gras, paprika .🌶️… And much more.
Vaci utca and its many restaurants. What should you try, Goulash 🍲 or Langosh ? What is Tokaj wine like? 🍾What is the history of Palinka ? What are the most curious traditions of the Hungarian people?...
Kürtoskalács bakery . The oldest Hungarian sweet, shaped like a chimney. We will take a break so you can try it.
Parisi Udvar. One of the most luxurious cafés in the city, where we will talk about Hungarian pastries. 🍰 How did Budapest become the capital with the most cafés in Europe at the end of the 19th century? ☕We will tell you about it...
Hotel Astoria. There we will talk about the Soviet era . Did you know that Stalin created his own recipe book? And that they went crazy with canned food? 🥫You will be amazed...
Great Synagogue . There we will discover how the Orthodox community lives. What do they cook on Saturdays? What is kosher food ?
And to end on a high note, we'll visit the famous Ruin Bars! Why did they emerge? And of course, we'll teach you how to order beer and toast in Hungarian! 🍻

This is definitely the most mouthwatering tour in the entire city :) And you'll be accompanied by professional guides, ready to share all their favorite restaurants with you!

Notes: Drinks are not included, but during the tour there will be a stop where you can eat and drink whatever you want.

Requirements:
-A minimum of 6 people is required for the tour to depart.
-Large group reservations are not allowed, for this we have private tours. Group reservations of 6 or more people who want to attend the Free Tour must pay 8 euros or 3500 huf per person at the beginning. Otherwise, they will not be admitted. (This Also applies if a group of 6 or more makes multiple reservations)

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Budapest, Fővám Square, Fővám tér, 1056 Hungary

In front of the Grand Central Market with green umbrellas

Outside visit

Central Market Hall

Outside visit

Dohány Street Synagogue

Outside visit

Szimpla Kert

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).