BUDAPEST · HUNGARY
Budapest’s best.
A guide to the 10 best markets in Budapest right now: the ones worth your time, what to expect from each, and the price you pay.
Budapest market-to-kitchen cooking class at Central Market Hall. Shop, cook Hungarian favorites, and snack with local wines in 4 hours.
“Food was great! Messi was a great host and did a great job engaging everyone in the group. She even offered suggestions for our time in Budapest. She was a real superstar. Go hungry, but make sure you go.”
Budapest Food Tour at Central Market to a local tavern with 14+ tastings, goulash, lángos, chimney cake, and wine pairings in 3 hours.
“I did this tour with my partner and had an awesome time learning about Budapest‘s food and history. Sofia was an amazing guide and host, answering all our questions and getting to know each of us well. Samplings included baked sausages, wine, goulash, chicken, beer, and (my personal favorite, which I ate too much of)…”
Taste Hungary's favorites in Budapest with 14+ bites, wine and palinka. Small-group Market Hall walk and tavern stops end at Ferenciek.
“I had a great overall experience. Our guide, Emma, was very casual & friendly, which made the tour feel personal and relaxed rather than scripted. She created a comfortable atmosphere where it felt easy to ask questions & just enjoy the experience. The very beginning of the tour felt a little slow, however, once we…”
Taste classic Hungarian bites in Budapest’s Central Market Hall, with a German guide, Unicum finish, and digital guides.
“Fantastic time spent in this amazing little shop selling brilliant wines. Our session was in the cellar and was one on one with our host who’s knowledge of all the food and wines was excellent. Some beautiful food and wine and money off in the shop so we bought some local red and white wine.…”
Central Market Hall tastings, then a small-group Hungarian cooking class in an air-conditioned Budapest apartment with wine and a souvenir postcard.
“Everyone felt part of the group, food was excellent!!!”
Budapest’s Central Market Hall cooking class: make a 3-course Hungarian meal, optional market tour, plus wines and a little palinka.
“Really great experience! I loved the market tour and learned a lot about the Hungarian food. The cooking class was also awesome with easy to follow instructions for very popular Hungarian dishes”
1-hour German tasting tour in Budapest’s Central Market Hall (1895). Try salami, cheese, paprika, honey, and get wine tips for $17.
“Tolle Tour durch die Markthalle mit interessanten Fakten.”
Market walk and hands-on cooking in Budapest with pálinka and wine tastings, then enjoy a 4-course Hungarian lunch you made.
“Very well organized market shopping, tasting, and multi course cooking experience. Learned a ton! Well done!”
Chef-led private tasting through Budapest Central Market Hall with langos, strudel, palinka, and clear food stories in about 2 hours.
“Andrew was a charming guide. He moved at our pace and provided a detailed commentary, introduced us to all kinds of goodies we would never have tried on our own, and even sent us home with goodie bags when we just couldn't eat any more. I especially appreciated his guiding us to vendors who were…”
Taste Hungarian salami, cheese, pickles and palinka in Central Market Hall on a 90-minute small-group tour.
“I went with my husband and family members, youngest being 16, eldest in 40s, and we all had such a good time! Ben was an excellent teacher, very personable, and made sure to educate us every step of the way in a fun and conversational manner. He also took us through the massive central market…”
