My travellers always ask me which baths are the best, which one they should go to. There are plenty, they are all different. You can book the Budapest Baths tour with me so that you can get more ideas about the Budapest baths and their history. Here is a little video for you to show what you can expect when you go to Széchenyi baths in the City Park:
You can reserve tickets online in advance if you’d like to skip the line.
A very cute little garden hidden in the 5th district of Pest, near Astoria and Kálvin tér. A real gem when you’re discovering the hidden parts of Downtown Pest.
My travellers often ask me to recommend some great museums to visit during their stay in Budapest. I’ve put together a list of the museums that I like and that I think would be a great addition to your Budapest experience. I’ve just updated the list, so that you can have the most amazing cultural Budapest experience.
Hungarian National Museum – all about Hungarian history from the ancient times to nowadays. the most significant item on display is the coronation robe of the Hungarian kings from 1000. The interior of the museum is just magnificent.
Hospital in the Rock – a museum in the cave system of the Buda Castle District that served as an underground hospital during WW2. Amazing stories from the war and a very detailed presentation.
Budapest History Museum – dedicated to the history of the Buda Castle complex and Budapest. You can visit the old parts of the castle as well as the newly renovated royal halls.
Memento Park – although it’s located outside the city centre, it’s worth a visit. The cemetery of the old statues of the communist era puts on display Hungarian history in the second half of the 20th century.
Glass House – former Swiss consul Carl Lutz saved the life of thousands of Hungarian Jews during WW2. The museum is dedicated to his amazing work and to all people who found peace and safety in the Glass House of Budapest.
Fine Art Museum – hundreds of thousands of pieces from all the different periods of European fine arts. Plan to spend a couple of hours to see them all.
National Gallery – an amazing collection of Hungarian art form the Middle Ages to nowadays. The museum is located in the Royal Palace of Buda and offers magnificent views over the city.
Ludwig Museum – the contemporary art museum started from a private collection and is expanding dynamically year by year. You can admire art from the late 1960’s to present time.
Ráth György villa – the Art Nouveau fans (myself included) will love this exhibition near the City Park. It’s the home of György Ráth, former director of the Museum of Applied Arts with very unique interiors, furniture and art from the late 19th and early 20th century.
Kiscelli Museum – showcasing the cultural history of Budapest from the 18th century to nowadays. It’s located a little further from the city centre, but it’s worth the extra time.
Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center – located in the Art Nouveau Ernst House in Nagymező utca is named after Robert Capa, the first photo journalist of the world with his war reportage on the Spanish Civil War, WWII, China, and Vietnam.
Mai Manó Ház – the Hungarian House of Photographers with temporary exhibitions showcasing the works of some of the greatest Hungarian photographers from the 21th and 21st century.
Liszt Museum – the little museum is located in the home of composer and piano virtuoso Franz Liszt, and actually, you’ll feel like you’re visiting him personally. Most of the items are original and belonged to Franz Liszt.
House of Hungarian Music – one of Budapest’s newest and most exciting cultural institutions, located in City Park. The museum presents Hungarian and international music history in a highly interactive way, with immersive exhibitions, listening stations, and contemporary architecture designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. Even visitors who don’t usually go to music museums find this place engaging and memorable.
Don’t forget that most of the Budapest museums are closed on Mondays, always check the opening hours before your visit! Feel free to get in touch with me for further details and more information or if you feel like that there is something else you’d like to add to this list. Many of these museums can be easily combined with a custom Budapest walking tour — don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like a personalised itinerary built around your interests.
There is this beautiful building along the Danube, one that everybody notices from across the river because it stands out with its beauty and charm. The Pesti Vigadó is a concert hall, an exhibition space, and also a pretty building to discover. The building is from 1859 and was designed by Frigyes Feszl, whose main concept was to create a truly Hungarian Romantic style. The building was unfortunately badly damaged during WW2, but was rebuilt to its original style and beauty. You can buy tickets for a tour in the building or for an event, you won’t be disappointed.
Every private tour is different, the tour itinerary is fully customisable according to your interests and preferences. Watch this video to get a general idea of what you can expect when you book a full-day walking or driving tour with me. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me may you need further information. See you soon in Beautiful Budapest!
This Private Herend Porcelain Factory Tour from Budapest offers a refined half-day experience into one of Hungary’s most elegant and iconic crafts. If you love craftsmanship, design, and stories hidden behind beautiful objects, this private tour to the Herend Porcelain Factory is a truly special experience.
Although I’ve been offering this visit for several years as part of custom itineraries, it felt like the right moment to make it a standalone tour — because Herend deserves it.
I’ll be honest: I’m genuinely in love with Herend porcelain. It’s unique, elegant, timeless, and unmistakably Hungarian. And every single traveller I’ve taken here so far has been fascinated by what they see.
Herend is not a factory in the modern, industrial sense. It’s a living manufactory, where everything is still made by hand using techniques passed down through generations.
During the visit, you’ll discover:
the different stages of porcelain production
the delicate work of hand-painting and gilding
the incredible precision behind even the smallest details
Seeing the artisans at work makes it clear why Herend porcelain is considered luxury craftsmanship rather than mass production.
Duration: approx. 6 hours
Departure: from Budapest (private transportation)
Includes:
private transportation
visit to the Herend Porcelain Factory and Museum
free time in the shop
Style: private, relaxed, unhurried
This tour can also be combined with other countryside stops on request.
Available from April to October only
The Mini-Manufactory is closed during the winter months, which is why this tour is seasonal. I always recommend booking well in advance for spring and summer dates.
This experience is perfect if you:
enjoy design, decorative arts, and craftsmanship
are curious about Hungarian cultural heritage
prefer meaningful, behind-the-scenes experiences
value quality over rushing from sight to sight
No prior knowledge of porcelain is needed — just curiosity.
If you’d like to book the Private Herend Porcelain Factory Tour from Budapest, or if you’d like to customise it (for example, combining it with Lake Balaton or Veszprém), feel free to get in touch.
I’m always happy to help you plan a tour that fits your interests and travel style.
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The National Museum is one of the oldest museums of Budapest, founded by Ferenc Széchényi in 1802. It’s one of my favourite museums in the city, not only because it’s beautiful (both the outside and the interiors) but also because there is a beautiful garden around it which serves as a public park. The museum is a special place for Hungarian people, our entire history is on display in an easily digestible manner.
The building is a special place for national pride and heritage, the 1848-49 Hungarian war of independence against the Habsburgs started here, poet Sándor Petőfi read his famous poem on the stairs of the museum.
There are permanent and temporary exhibitions, the coronation robe of the Hungarian kings is on display here, too. A great place to spend a few hours in Budapest in the cold month of January.
My most popular day trip from Budapest is the full-day Eger and Wine tour, including the visit of the charming Baroque town of Eger and the visit of local wineries and vineyards. This is how Eger looks like in the winter. And, believe me, the wine is just as great in November as it is in the spring or summer. Book the tour and see it for yourself!
Seeing Fisherman’s Bastion empty is one of the rarest experiences in Budapest, a quiet moment when this iconic landmark reveals its most peaceful side. I often say that Fisherman’s Bastion is the most popular tourist attraction in Budapest — and it’s true. Thousands of visitors pass through here every single day, cameras in hand, chasing the same iconic view.
That’s why moments like this are so special.
Seeing Fisherman’s Bastion almost completely empty is incredibly rare. No lines. No crowds. Just the city waking up below, the Danube flowing quietly, and the silhouette of the Hungarian Parliament Building in the distance.
On this particular morning, I was lucky enough to have the upper terrace almost entirely to myself — something even locals rarely experience.
Many visitors don’t realise that part of the Bastion is ticketed during the day. I always recommend going up when possible:
the view is higher and more open
the crowds thin out
the atmosphere is calmer and more intimate
You can skip the on-site queue by buying tickets online, and when time allows, I love taking my guests to the very top during my private tours.
Moments like this remind me why I return here again and again — not just as a guide, but as someone who genuinely loves Budapest. When the crowds disappear, Fisherman’s Bastion feels timeless, peaceful, and deeply moving.
If you’d like to understand why this place is so important — and why it’s a must-see for first-time visitors — start with my main guide:
A Must-See: Fisherman’s Bastion
This truly magnificent Neo-Renaissance building is on Andrássy street, right across from the State Opera House. I keep telling stories about the building, home of Drechsler Café, that was originally built for the pensioners of the National Rail Services. For many many long years the building was hiding behind scaffolding and recently it reopened as the W hotel. I hope you agree with me when I say that the renovators made a wonderful job and filled the palace with elegance and charm.
