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Budapest
English, Hungarian (Native)
3 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 8 people

Alternative Budapest Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

See Budapest differently on this alternative walking tour! This tour is a spicy combination of historical sightseeing, understanding contemporary Budapest, and discovering street art and murals, and design shops.

You will get an insight into the vibrant cultural life of the Jewish Quarter, the coolest and trendiest neighborhood in the city.

This tour will be spent looking at murals, paste-ups, stickers other forms of street art to understand the past and the recent history of the city.

Attila

Meeting Point

District VII, Madách Imre út 3, at the entrance of the coffee shop

10:00 AM

Local Design Shop

We'll visit one of the best local designer shops.

10:20 AM

Jewish Quarter of Budapest

Historical overview of the neighborhood (WW2 and recent gentrification)

10:50 AM

Jewish Quarter of Budapest

Quick overview of the art scene of Budapest

11:00 AM

Jewish Quarter of Budapest

The brief history of street art, public art, and guerilla art in Budapest.

11:10 AM

Jewish Quarter of Budapest

Commissioned murals (historical background)

11:40 AM

Jewish Quarter of Budapest

Murals created by international street artists in the recent street art festivals

12:00 PM

Coffe break at a local cooffee shop and bookshop

Coffee break at a local coffee shop and bookshop

12:20 PM

Jewish Quarter of Budapest

Non-commissioned street art by local artists (cultural context)

01:00 PM

District VII, Kertész street

The tour ends here

Ending Point

District VII, Kertész street

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

coffee is included in the price

What‘s not included

food and additional drinks

Important Information

Please contact me if you prefer to do the tours on different days

This tour involves decent walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tour work for families with kids?

Absoulutely! This tour is perfect for familes as well

$250/ per group

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