Private tour in Budapest Anna V
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Jó napot, welcome to Budapest! I'm a professional, licensed tour guide, traveler, mother of two, and lover of history, good food, wine, and architecture. I grew up in the countryside of Hungary, close to Lake Balaton, in a family of architects. But then the construction of the society started to interest me also, so I came to Budapest to study sociology. During my university years, I've lived in Holland, worked in Spain as an au pair, and traveled across Europe and northern Africa by train and hitchhiking. I got my tourguiding license because I figured this way I could keep feeling like I'm traveling. For me, Budapest is a never-ending adventure. I never grow tired of learning about its complex history and culture. I'm often described as a gifted storyteller who takes hundreds of micro-narratives, contextualizes them, and weaves them into a larger tale. Curious about Hungary's communist years? I will help you understand the before, during, and after. Were you hoping to catch some live music? With a musician husband, I'll give you a list of my favorite underground venues. Would you like to see the extremely popular Grand Synagogue? I'm certified to give you a special tour inside and with me, you can skip the line! With years of experience assisting clients from all over the world, I will surmise your frame of reference and help you relate to all things Hungarian. Whether you'd like an exceptional overview of the city or a deep dive into history, I'm your sure bet. I specialize in Jewish Budapest and Hungarian cuisine. I can offer a comprehensive walk through the Jewish Quarter with visits to key WW II landmarks. Having discovered my Jewish ancestry as an adult, I have a true passion for sharing this important thread in Hungary's cultural fabric. Though not a professional chef, I have worked at a cooking school and given many food tours. I'll take you to the best places for authentic local delicacies and provide you with a list of the best restaurants. We can complete the culinary experience with a tasting of Hungary's finest wines. All tours are private and tailor-made for you! Contact me if you have any questions regarding how to make the most of your time in and around Budapest! Sociology studies at Eötvös University Budapest Official Tour Guiding Licence of Hungary 2004 Experience in guiding tours for groups of two to eighty people in English and in Hungarian since 2008 "Righteous Gentile" tour leading program, Raoul Wallenberg Association Budapest 2014 Holocaust Memorial Centre Budapest - Museum Guide 2015 Licenced guide for Dohány Street Synagogue 2017 Licenced guide for Rumbach Synagogue 2020 Licenced guide for Memento Park 2020 For my tours I have no restrictions
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I only started to discover my family's Jewish heritage when I moved to Budapest for university. I was also one of those typical secretly Jewish Hungarians. But in Budapest, I've met living, active communities, both religious and those who connect with their culture through music, cuisine, theatre, and studies. Let me introduce you to this lively, colorful part of Pest, from the amazing Morish architecture of the largest synagogue in Europe on Dohány Street, through hip cafés and street art, along the former ghetto wall and medieval city wall to the best places to taste Jewish-Hungarian food, kosher or not. We'll talk about comedy and the darkest parts of history, we'll meet ultra-orthodox Chabad and gentrification, all this on at a comfortably paced tour with many possibilities to rest and look into the depth of things, and even for shopping if you'd like to. Please note that the tour is completely customizable to fit your interests best and planned programs. It can be combined with other tours I offer.
- start the tour from Deák Square or an agreed location - discover the remains of the medieval city wall and whom it was supposed to keep out - see the largest synagogue in Europe - entrance to the synagogues is possible if required, no waiting in line* - learn about the heroes, villains, and victims of WW2 while walking the streets of the former ghetto - see the other points of the "Jewish Triangle", the Rumabch and Kazinczy synagogues - learn how the communities split into 3, how Jewish people gained and lost power in Hungary - find out where the best local restaurants, cafés, and bars are - we can stop for a coffee and traditional cake The tour ends by the Astoria or at an agreed location in the city center Please note that this itinerary can be customized to suit your preferences and interests! *Entrance to the synagogues is possible when they are open, no pre-booking is required You'll have to pay for your ticket on location Skip the line when visiting with me as I have a license to guide inside them
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This is a walking tour in a mainly pedestrian area, with many stops with places to rest Pickup from your hotel is possible by car if requested as an extra
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Deák Square metro intersection, in front of the Lutheran Church Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3V5sTDVZp4J25t7d6
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