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 customized 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

Most popular tours

ROYAL ESCAPE: HALF-DAY DRIVING TOUR TO GÖDÖLLŐ PALACE

Discover the charm and history of Hungary with a half-day driving tour from Budapest to the stunning Godollo Palace. Book
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4 hours

COMMUNIST BUDAPEST - MEETING AN EYEWITNESS

Book the extended Communist Budapest walk with me, including a personal touch, an honest conversation with an eyewitness to our
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5 hours

HEREND FACTORY AND MUSEUM TOUR

Hungary is very famous for porcelain production, one of the greatest manufacturers is Herend. The factory has been producing porcelain
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4 hours

BUDAPEST WALK (customised for 6 people)

If you only have a half day to discover all the main sights of Budapest, let me show you what
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4 hours

FULL-DAY BUDAPEST TOUR BY CAR

Join the most comprehensive and personal Budapest tour! I would like to show you the Budapest where I grew up,
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7 hours

SZENTENDRE TOUR BY TRAIN

A 4-hour private tour from Budapest to Szentendre, this little postcard village of the Danube Bend, a short but fun
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4 hours

GYOR, SOPRON AND THE ESTERHAZY PALACE IN FERTOD

Let me show you around three truly magnificent gems of the Hungarian Baroque architecture: the towns of Gyor and Sopron
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10 hours

SZENTENDRE TOUR BY CAR

A 4-hour private driving tour from Budapest to Szentendre, this little postcard village of the Danube Bend. My Szentendre tour
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4 hours

VIRTUAL TOUR: ONLINE FAMILY RESEARCH - ANCESTRY TOUR

Let me find out more about your relatives who were born in Hungary 50, 100 or 150 years ago. The
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1 hour

BUDAPEST CULINARY AND ETYEK WINE COUNTRY DRIVING TOUR

A full-day Budapest culinary private tour to sample the best Hungarian dishes and the finest wines of the Etyek wine
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7 hours

A DAY IN TOKAJ WINE COUNTRY

The most famous Hungarian wine is the Tokaji Aszu, I'd like to show you around Tokaj which is probably one
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10 hours

COFFEE IN VIENNA, LUNCH IN BRATISLAVA TOUR

The Austrian and the Slovakian capitals are very close to Budapest. Both towns have an amazing history, culture and architecture,
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10 hours

ETYEK WINE TOUR BY CAR

The Etyek-Buda Wine Region, often named Budapest's vineyard is only a 20-minutes drive from Budapest. I'd be pleased to introduce
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4 hours

EGER AND WINE TOUR BY CAR

Join the Eger Wine Tour if you're interested in the combination of exploring a beautiful Hungarian Baroque town and tasting some
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8 hours

VESZPRÉM AND THE LAKE BALATON

I'd like to guide you over Transdanubia, so that we can discover the region's beautiful towns and villages. Let me
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8 hours

FAMILY RESEARCH - ANCESTRY TOUR

Let me find out more about your relatives who were born in Hungary 50, 100 or 150 years ago. Let's
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8 hours

BAROQUE TOUR IN GÖDÖLLŐ AND HOLLÓKŐ (Private day trip from Budapest)

Escape the city on a private day trip from Budapest to Gödöllő and Hollókő, where you’ll discover Hungary’s finest Baroque
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8 hours

PÉCS AND VILLÁNY WINE TOUR BY CAR

Let me take you to the second oldest town of Hungary, we'll visit Pécs, cultural capital of Europe in 2010. After
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10 hours

BUDAPEST FOODIE TOUR

We will take a walk in the center of Budapest and by discovering the beautiful sights you might also engage your
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4 hours

THE BATHS OF BUDAPEST WALKING TOUR

Budapest is very often named City of Waters because of the 123 hot springs feeding our stunning bathhouses with  medical waters ranging from 21
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4 hours

BUDAPEST ART NOUVEAU WALK

The end of the 19th century became influenced by the Art Nouveau and Hungarian architects decided not only to create something
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4 hours

COMMUNIST BUDAPEST WALK

Book a Communist Budapest walk with me, so that I can get you closer to the most painful periods of our modern
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4 hours

HALF-DAY DRIVING HALF DAY WALKING BUDAPEST PRIVATE TOUR

The combination of a walking and a driving tour to explore the most beautiful attractions of Budapest. I'll show you
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7 hours

"THE GRAND BUDAPEST" WALK

This is the ultimate full-day Budapest walking tour for all travellers. I can get you closer to my city's history,
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7 hours

BUDAPEST WALK

If you only have a half day to discover all the main sights of Budapest, let me show you what
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4 hours

DANUBE BEND TOUR BY CAR

I'll take you to the northern part of Hungary, the Danube Bend region is the most beautiful and the most
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7 hours

THE ULTIMATE COMMUNIST TOUR BY CAR

I used to offer the Communist Budapest tour by the iconic TRABANT car but unfortunately that is no longer available
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6 hours

BUDAPEST JEWISH QUARTER WALK

Budapest has always been proud of the rich culture and architecture of the Jewish quarter. Jewish people living in our
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4 hours

HALF-DAY BUDAPEST TOUR BY CAR

Let's drive and walk around the old town of Buda and the elegant city of Pest discovering the most amazing monuments
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4 hours

BEST OF PEST WALK

Let's discover the elegant Pest side and stroll around Heroes' square, City Park, Andrássy Avenue, the Opera House, the St.
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4 hours

BUDA CASTLE WALK

Do you want to see where Dracula lives? Are you interested in discovering a half medieval half Baroque royal palace?
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4 hours

Recent reviews

Nancy

"THE GRAND BUDAPEST" WALK

Julia was a delight. She was punctual, responsive, knowledgeable and had the innate ability to zero in on what was important to me and customized the tour accordingly. I shared a full day with Julia in which we explored Pest and the part of Buda I had not visited. I particularly enjoyed seeing the changing of the guard (which no other tour offered) and using public transportation (bus and subway) to get a feel how locals move about. She added interesting informations and stories about buildings and people that guides usually don’t provide. Just in talking with her I was able to get a feel for the Hungarian people. I highly recommend Julia to share Budapest with you.

Marilyn

BEST OF PEST WALK

Julia is an enthusiastic and deeply knowledgeable guide. We had a private tour of the Pest side of Budapest, just two of us, and Julia curated our experience to include exactly what we wanted. She has impeccable English, a sense of humor, and a wealth of information.
Our three hours together went seamlessly and comfortably.

Steven

BUDA CASTLE WALK

My husband and I had a fabulous afternoon in beautiful Budapest with Julia .
Julia is engaging knowledgeable and friendly -Highly recommend.
We were sorry when our time together came to an end .

Henry

BUDAPEST JEWISH QUARTER WALK

A very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Julia’s explanations were very detailed. She certainly knows her Hungarian history and culture.

Ingrid

BUDAPEST JEWISH QUARTER WALK

Julia is excellent. We can’t imagine a better guide to Budapest. She is very knowledgeable about the city’s history and culture. She is very personable, with a good sense of humor, and at the same time professional. Her English is excellent. She took us on a walking tour of the Jewish Quarter. We learned so much and she conveyed the history in a very sensitive manner. We learned a lot about Hungary in general along the way, and she also gave us practical tips on getting around the city.