Todd R.United States
Nikki is very knowledgeable and provided a great overview of the city. I recommend it for anytime in your visit, but ideally for the beginning. This would give a great idea of what you want to go and spend more time seeing.
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Private tour in Budapest Nikolett C
Private Budapest Sightseeing for First-Time Visitors
5.0
(25) reviews
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4 hours
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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4 hours
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Nikolett C.
5.0
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Hello, I am Niki, a licensed Hungarian tour guide. Budapest, the heart-stealing capital of Hungary is my place of birth. I grew up and lived all my life here, except a school year in Coventry, U. K. where I improved my English. As a tour guide, I have 20 years of professional experience with travellers mainly from the U. S. A. , Canada, the U. K. , the Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, Korea, and I hope YOU are going to be next! I have a strong passion for history, archeology and fine arts. I believe in lifelong learning to secure that the information I share with my travelers is always accurate and up-to-date. I always design my tours to be informative as well as inspiring and entertaining. My motto is: feel good and get more than expected! Come with me and travel like everyday residents of Budapest on the old underground or the legendary yellow trams. Let's discover the main tourist attractions and some hidden treasures of the city that only locals know. Listen to personal stories of life in a Central European capital which had long been hidden behind the iron curtain and is free now. If you stay longer, let's visit some of my favorite places outside Budapest. Lovely old palaces, charming little towns, picturesque landscape and a lot of interesting stories are waiting for you. All my tours are fully customized to your interests and flexible on the day(s) to take account of any special events taking place or the weather. With me, as your own private guide, you will have the time to fully experience everything, stopping to take the perfect photo or popping into one of the historical cafés, enjoy local delicacies or the shops we pass. Be my guest! CREDENTIALS: M.A. in History, Art History, English Language and Literature (University of Szeged, Hungary, 1992) Diploma in Tour Guiding (Tourism and Hospitality Institute, Budapest, Hungary, 2006) Licensed Guide of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Budapest History Museum, Budapest, 2015 Licensed Guide of the Grand Synagogue, the Rumbach Synagogue, the Orthodox Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, the Jewish Local History Collection, the Ghetto Exhibition and the Holocaust Sites, Budapest, 2017-2021 Licensed Guide of the Ancient Roman Archeological Site and Museum Collection, Budapest, 2018 Licensed Guide of the Gödöllő Royal Palace, 2025
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The highlights of the city in half a day
Overview of your Budapest tour
My 4-hour city sightseeing tour intends to show Budapest's top tourist attractions to the first-time visitors very comfortably, in a private car/minivan. To make the tour more exciting, we do stops at the major sights for little walks and a more detailed explanation. And, of course, we want to secure the greatest photo opportunities. :) I feel lucky to be born and raised in Budapest, a gorgeous city, a real European treasure box. Join me and let me share my passion for the „Pearl of the Danube". I guarantee you will fall in love with this city at first sight!
Recent Reviews
Jason K.United States
Outstanding from start to finish. I first contacted Niki 5-6 months before our visit; her response was prompt, professional, and courteous. She helped me customize an itinerary that interested the various members of our group. On the day of the tour, traffic was very heavy from Vienna to Budapest so she was flexible and allowed me to move the tour back an hour. That was great! The tour itself: Niki has tremendous knowledge and passion about her birth city.
Katie M.Canada
Thank you Nicki for an excellent glimpse of your beautiful city. We really appreciated your in depth knowledge of history and the smooth flow of your tour. You are a true professional. Thank you.
Randall V.United States
Despite the abysmal weather masking the city's sites, Niki and her driver still provided excellent tours of the Buda Castle Church, St Steven's Basilika and the Christmas markets.
Lorri J.United States
Niki was a phenomenal tour guide! She had arranged for a driver and met us at our lodging right on time for this driving/walking tour. She was very personable and among the most knowledgeable tour guides we've ever had--not only about the sights but about the country in general. She ensured we saw the primary historic sites in Budapest (even though some of the normal routes were impassable due to flooding) as well as areas we likely would not have visited on our own but which were extremely interesting, such as Liberty Square by the U.S. Embassy. We cannot imagine having had a better tour guide than Niki.
Lana A.United States
This recommend is overdue! Nikki is THE BEST tour guide. She is a consummate professional, creating a customized tour to fit our family's needs (ages 9 - 80's), which is not easy to do. Not only is she incredibly nice and well-spoken, but but she is a precious resource and has a living history through which she can tell you, personally, about her family's stories of living through pivotal episodes in the history of the Hungary, from WWII, through communist times, and onto today. Grab her if you can!
Your Budapest tour itinerary
- Pickup at the agreed location - Drive to the top of the city: the Citadel Fortress (770-feet) Hill. Total panorama of Budapest - Drive to the Castle Hill. Visit the Old Town: Holy Trinity Square, Matthias Church and Fishermen's Bastion - Drive to the fascinating Hungarian Parliament and nearby Liberty Square. Visit memorials related to World War II, the Soviet Occupation Times and Hungary's transition to parliamentary democracy after the fall of Communism in 1989 - Drive to iconic Heroes' Square and the Millennium Monument - Drive along World Heritage Andrassy Avenue, lined by 19th century palaces and the Opera House - Drive to St Stephen's Cathedral and the world's second largest synagogue - End the tour at the desired place
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Clean, A/C-d pivate car/minivan (Mercedes V-Class, Mercedes Sprinter) with a professional driver.
What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
Tickets: Fishermen's Bastion
Meeting location
Budapest, Hungary
1. Your hotel or other accommodation in Budapest (please provide address details). 2. If you come to Budapest by train, the meeting place can be the train station of your arrival. 3. In case of a shore excursion, the meeting location is aboard your cruiseship. Please specify your choice in a message.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Architecture
History
Tour reference number
280979
Languages
Hungarian
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Budapest best suited for?
This private tour in Budapest is perfect for first-time visitors who want to explore the city's top attractions comfortably. It's ideal for those interested in history, architecture, and scenic views. The tour is also wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for travellers with mobility needs.
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Can this private tour in Budapest be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?
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4 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-4 people
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4 hours
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