My name is Julia Kravianszky and I adore Hungary.

I was born and raised in Budapest, I lived here all my life so I consider myself a real Budapester. I’m a passionate and enthusiastic private tour guide and I would like to show you around my beautiful country that I hope you’ll never forget. Moreover, I’d love to share with you all the hidden treasures, fascinating stories, and authentic local experiences that my hometown and country have to offer.

I speak fluent English and French, and I offer customised private tours for individuals, couples, families, and small groups. Whether this is your first time in Hungary or you’re returning to explore it deeper, my goal is to help you experience it like a local — not just visit it as a tourist.

Why I Became a Tour Guide

My journey as a private tour guide started already in high school. I knew from the very beginning that this is what I was meant to do. Guiding isn’t just my profession – it’s my true passion. Over the years, I’ve come to believe that the best way to explore a city’s culture, history, and everyday life is through the eyes of a local. Therefore during our time together, I’ll share with you not only historical facts and famous landmarks. Also, I will be happy to share local legends, personal anecdotes, and secret stories you won’t find in any guidebook.

Explore Budapest and Beyond

My private guided tours in Budapest are fully tailored to your interests and schedule. For instance, you can choose from relaxed walking tours through charming districts, scenic car or minivan tours covering major highlights, or even day trips to the Hungarian countryside, where you can discover beautiful small towns, wine regions, castles, and natural wonders.

Hungary is a fascinating blend of cultures, histories, and influences – from Ottoman and Habsburg heritage to vibrant modern life – and I’d love to help you explore all its unique shades.

As the photo editor of Hungary’s most popular food magazine, I also have a deep love and knowledge of Hungarian cuisine. So if you’re a foodie, be sure to ask me for tips! I can recommend authentic restaurants, cozy cafés, and hidden gems. Therefore, you can taste traditional dishes like goulash, chimney cake, lángos, and more. In addition, we can include food tastings in your tour if you’d like!

Whether you’re interested in architecture, history, culture, gastronomy, photography, or just want to have fun and make unforgettable memories, I’ll do my best to create a personalised experience just for you.

Let’s Plan Your Perfect Trip

Ready to explore Budapest with a local private tour guide? Get in touch today for more information, and don’t forget to check out my blog for helpful tips, travel inspiration, and behind-the-scenes insights into life in Hungary. Let’s discover the real Budapest — together. Although Budapest is famous for its monuments, the real magic often lies in the quiet, hidden corners.

Planning a trip is time consuming but I might help you. Feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas. I’m happy to assist with itineraries, accommodation suggestions, restaurant bookings, and more.

Awards and Praise

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What visitors are saying

Rachel

JEWISH QUARTER BUDAPEST WALK

Great tour of the Jewish Quarter – Julia was a wonderful tour guide. She is full of knowledge and enthusiasm, and gave us a fascinating tour all around the Jewish Quarter. We highly recommend her.

Linda

BUDAPEST ESSENTIALS WALK (HALF-DAY)

We met Julia for a four hour tour of Budapest and it flew by. It’s great to have the perspective of a born and bred local. What I loved about the tour was how Julia connected the sights to history over many eras. The history of Budapest through the years is fascinating and Julia has a broad knowledge of history and pulled it all together for us in an interesting narrative. We happened to visit on a national holiday and she explained the significance of it as it relates to current events. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and highly recommend her as a guide. She’s one of the best guides we’ve ever had and we travel frequently.

Lucinda

BUDAPEST ESSENTIALS WALK (HALF-DAY)

Great overall guide to Budapest. My husband and I just spent a fun & lovely afternoon with Julia who showed extensively around the Buda castle area, the Heroes monument & City Park. She shared much about the history and current perspectives in Hungary. Would highly recommend her for helping acquaint you to Budapest. she also helped us with other items on our itinerary here and in the Czech Republic- she is a very thoughtful person.

Natalie

"THE GRAND BUDAPEST" WALK

We spent a full day exploring Budapest with Julia and it was easily the highlight of our trip. She took us all around the city and showed us places we never would have found on our own: hidden courtyards, little local spots, and corners of the city that most visitors walk right past. You can tell she really loves Budapest, and she was so easy to spend the day with. If you want to see the city the way locals do, book a tour with Julia. Highly recommend.

Gwynn

ART NOUVEAU BUDAPEST

My friends and I had a lovely 4 hour art nouveau walking tour with Julia, seeing some of the best examples of art nouveau design in Budapest. I come to Budapest often and love the architecture – and learned a lot about the development of art nouveau here. Julia is knowledgeable and very personable.