Private tour in Budapest Kristóf K

Budapest at its Best Tour with Hungarian Folk Music Performance

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Kristóf K.

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Dear Traveller, My name is Kristóf. I am a licensed Hungarian tour guide whose aim is to give you an unforgettable experience in my beautiful country, Hungary. I graduated from university as an expert in plant protection but after working for some years in my profession I realized that the job in which I am really interested in and which I would like to do the most is guiding tourists. That is why I accomplished a state-recognized tour guide training in 2021 and since then I have guided tourists in my capital with great enthusiasm. I have always been interested in history, art, culture and geography, and in discovering new places thus this job is like a 'dream job' for me. I am very interested in the past of my capital, that is why I read a lot about the history of Budapest and about the secrets its buildings hide always learning something new about this beautiful city. I deliver walking tours: we just walk or we walk and use public transport. But what can I offer you coming here to Budapest? First of all, I will provide you deep insight into the history and culture of Hungary, telling you interesting facts about Hungarian traditions, interesting stories about famous Hungarian historical figures, about the amazing monuments which appear all over the capital, and about the everyday life of the residents living here in Budapest. I will talk about great Hungarian kings and saints and legends related to them, and about leading citizens of the former Hungarian capital to whom we can mainly thank today's cityscape of Budapest. Whether you are interested in a short discovery of Budapest or a whole day exploration of the Hungarian capital, I happily guide you through this marvellous city taking into account all your requests and paying special attention to your comfort. I arrange your tour fully adjusted to your needs in terms of route, the attractions you wish to see, the timing of the tour and anything else which is important for you. Being a passionate lover of Hungarian traditions and culture and previously a member of a folk dance ensemble for a couple of years, I know a huge number of Hungarian folk songs and I also like to sing. That is why on my tours I will sing you some of the greatest Hungarian folk songs, so that you can get a ’taste’ of the Hungarian soul through its beautiful folk songs. I can't wait to meet you here in Budapest! Licensed tour guide in English - Government Office of the Capital City Budapest License for the Esztergom Basilica and Treasury Expert in Plant Protection (MSc) Agricultural Engineer in Environmental Management (BSc) I do not have any restrictions with regards to my guiding, except guiding inside the following monuments: Hungarian Parliament, Hungarian State Opera and Dohány Street Great Synagogue. In the case of the former two buildings they have their own guides and they organize their own tours and for guiding inside the Dohány Street Great Synagogue I would need a license which I have not obtained yet.

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Overview of your Budapest tour

In this 5-hour-long tour I will take you through the centre of Budapest showing you a great number of must-see attractions of the Hungarian capital. We will see the miraculous building of the Hungarian Parliament, amazing 19th-century-palaces and tenements from the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy’s era, all the great monuments of Andrássy Avenue and two unparalleled buildings of Budapest: the Hungarian State Opera and St Stephen's Basilica. I will show you Heroes' Square with its great statues and museums and we will also get a taste from the buzzling life of Budapest on Grand Boulevard. I will tell you how Budapest became a new, modern capital of Europe by the end of the 19th century, how the life of the Budapest citizens changed owing to the economic and cultural boom and why Budapest hosted more than 300 coffee houses in 1900. We will even pass by one of the original coffee houses! At the end of the tour I will sing you some of the most beautiful Hungarian folk songs to let you have a taste of Hungarian culture.

Your Budapest tour itinerary

Starting point: Arany János utca metro station Outer visit of attractions: First we walk to Kossuth Lajos Square exploring Stock Exchange Palace, Hungarian National Bank, National Treasury, Adria Palace, Hungarian Parliament, Kossuth Statue Group, Equestrian Statues of Prince Ferenc Rákóczi II and Count Gyula Andrássy, Palace of Justice. We enjoy panoramic views on the Budapest bridges and on the Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion. Then we go by tram and subway to Heroes’ Square: Grand Boulevard, Comedy Theater, Nyugati Railway Station -Budapest’s prettiest railway station, Millennium Memorial, Statues of great Hungarian monarchs, Museum of Fine Arts, Hall of Art Then we take the European continent’s first subway to get to Andrássy Avenue on which we walk through: Hungarian State Opera, Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, Nagymező Street–’Pest's Broadway’, Dreschler Palace, Művész Café We end our tour in front of St Stephen’s Basilica. The tour can be fully customized according to your needs.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

We walk and use public transportation - 1 tram and 2 subways - during the tour. If we meet at another meeting point than 'Arany János utca' metro station we go to the starting point of the tour by public transport.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Public Transportation
Tickets: Entrance fees for the optional inside visit of attractions
Other: Personal expenses
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Budapest, Hungary

Recommended meeting point: in front of the exit of 'Arany János utca' metro station of metro line Nr 3 (blue line) Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nzC9WmbwHTj3G6Pq9 I can also pick you up at your accommodation, at the Ferenc Liszt International Airport of Budapest, at any pier, railway station or any other point of Budapest according to your request.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1416610
Languages
Hungarian
English
Activity level
Moderate
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Who is this private tour in Budapest best suited for?

This private tour in Budapest is perfect for travellers who want to explore the inner city and experience Hungarian culture with a local guide. It's ideal for those interested in history, architecture, and music, as you'll visit significant landmarks like the Hungarian Parliament and St Stephen's Basilica, and enjoy a performance of Hungarian folk songs by Kristóf K. The tour is also suitable for those who prefer a personalized experience, as it can be fully customized to your interests.

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