duration: 3 hours
meeting_point: Downtown Budapest
description: Starting the Wine Tasting Walk
Begin your journey at the impressive Parliament building in Kossuth Square, Hungary’s most famous landmark and a symbol of Budapest’s rich economic and cultural history. Here, you’ll learn about the powerful stories behind the 1956 Hungarian Uprising, a major anti-communist movement after WWII.
A Walk Through Budapest’s Historic Heart
Continue to the Holocaust Memorial (Shoes on the Danube Bank) to appreciate the significant contributions of Budapest’s Jewish community to the city’s growth. From here, head to Liberty Square (Szabadság tér), one of Pest’s liveliest spots. Admire historic buildings like the grand Stock Exchange Palace, the Hungarian National Bank, and the American Embassy, along with Art Nouveau gems like the Postal Savings Bank.
Skybar Views and Budapest Classics
On a private tour, enjoy a stop at an exclusive skybar near the Basilica, where you’ll get a stunning view of Budapest’s architectural beauty. Then head to Vörösmarty Square, home to landmarks like the famous Gerbaud Café, where you can experience a taste of Budapest’s imperial era and classic Hungarian pastries.
Danube Views and Historic Landmarks
Walking along the Danube promenade, take in breathtaking views of Gellért Hill and Buda Castle, both part of Budapest’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Pass by architectural masterpieces like the Klotild Palaces and the beautiful Párisi Udvar, each with its own unique story.
Wine Tasting Finale: Discover Hungary's Best
At the end of our Pest walk, we’ll arrive at a welcoming local wine shop, where an immersive wine tasting experience awaits. A knowledgeable sommelier will guide you through wine flights that highlight Hungary’s varied wine regions and unique grape varieties. This intimate wine tasting Budapest experience offers thematic flights, from all-whites to all-reds, so you can savor the rich flavors and characteristics of Hungarian wines.
With hundreds of wines in rotation, you’ll have the chance to try both famous varieties like Olaszrizling, Furmint, Kékfrankos, and Bikavér, as well as discover lesser-known wines from family-owned vineyards rarely found in larger shops. Each wine walk aims to deepen your connection to Hungarian culture, so join us for an unforgettable wine tasting journey with our sommelier.
what_is_included: Highlights:
Budapest Parliament building
Szabadsag ter ( Liberty square )
St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
Vorosmarty Square (Vorosmarty ter)
Danube Promenade
Klotild Palaces
Taste some of Hungary’s signature grape wines like Egri Bikavér, Kadarka, Juhfark
4 glasses of wine (50 ml each glass)
Led by a sommelier
Tasting Notes
Duration: 1 hour
