We've been in self isolation for 9 weeks and I have to admit it's a very long time. But it's over for now, restrictions are lifted, shops, public areas, parks, restaurants and cafés reopened. We can even go to outdoor swimming pools, museums and the zoo, too. Social distancing measures will continue to apply and it remains compulsory to wear a mask in shops and on public transport in Budapest. As of today the number of COVID-19 cases in Hungary is 3535 and 462 people died. These numbers are significantly lower than in many Western and Southern European countries, we can't tell why but think it's because Hungary was literally locked down very early, on the 16th of March. We still don't know when it will be safe to travel again but can't wait to open our borders to all travellers when it's safe again!! Don't forget, Budapest is waiting for you and of course I won't stop offering virtual tours:
We’ve been in self isolation for 9 weeks and I have to admit it’s a very long time. But it’s over for now, restrictions are lifted, shops, public areas, parks, restaurants and cafés reopened. We can even go to outdoor swimming pools, museums and the zoo, too. Social distancing measures will continue to apply and it remains compulsory to wear a mask in shops and on public transport in Budapest.
As of today the number of COVID-19 cases in Hungary is 3535 and 462 people died. These numbers are significantly lower than in many Western and Southern European countries, we can’t tell why but think it’s because Hungary was literally locked down very early, on the 16th of March.
We still don’t know when it will be safe to travel again but can’t wait to open our borders to all travellers when it’s safe again!!
Don’t forget, Budapest is waiting for you and of course I won’t stop offering virtual tours:
In some countries the statistics are showing that we might be close to the end of the first shock of the pandemic and governments started considering the options of lifting restrictions. This also means that sometime in the not too far future we can all travel again, however, we'll be more cautious than we've ever been (as of today visitors not obliged to 14 days of self quarantine are the ones who come for business and their country of residence is Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and South Korea). I'm getting inquiries for tours for the end of summer - beginning of autumn and we're discussing the different options of safe touring. One thing is for sure, travelling in large groups will not be an option as long as we are still fighting the virus. That's why private tours are better options, as it's only you and your family members or friends in a small group, so it's easier to keep social distancing. We have discussed the topics below with my travellers but feel free to let me know if you have more ideas, I'm putting together the 2020 Special Edition Tours in the next couple of weeks: Tours shouldn't be longer than 3-4 hoursOnly walking and driving tours will be available, we don't use public transportationTravellers, tour guide and driver are required to wear a mask for the length of the tourNo inside visit of the monuments, attractions, museumsNo coffee or lunch break togetherMaximum number of travellers on the tour shouldn't exceed 2 or 4 people
In some countries the statistics are showing that we might be close to the end of the first shock of the pandemic and governments started considering the options of lifting restrictions. This also means that sometime in the not too far future we can all travel again, however, we’ll be more cautious than we’ve ever been (as of today visitors not obliged to 14 days of self quarantine are the ones who come for business and their country of residence is Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and South Korea).
I’m getting inquiries for tours for the end of summer – beginning of autumn and we’re discussing the different options of safe touring.
One thing is for sure, travelling in large groups will not be an option as long as we are still fighting the virus. That’s why private tours are better options, as it’s only you and your family members or friends in a small group, so it’s easier to keep social distancing.
We have discussed the topics below with my travellers but feel free to let me know if you have more ideas, I’m putting together the 2020 Special Edition Tours in the next couple of weeks:
Tours shouldn’t be longer than 3-4 hours
Only walking and driving tours will be available, we don’t use public transportation
Travellers, tour guide and driver are required to wear a mask for the length of the tour
No inside visit of the monuments, attractions, museums
No coffee or lunch break together
Maximum number of travellers on the tour shouldn’t exceed 2 or 4 people
As of today there are 3035 COVID-19 cases in Hungary and 351 people died. Today is a very special day, because we're moving to the second phase of easing out of restrictive measures. That might be the light at the end of the tunnel we've been hoping for for over two months now. The good news is that life is slowly returning to normal in the countryside, restaurants and cafés reopened, movement restrictions remained in force only in Budapest and Pest county. Also, Budapest Airport is gradually restarting passenger services and more and more airlines restart their flights to and from Budapest, mostly from other European cities. You'll find here all details about the rules of entry to Hungary. I'd like to finish this post with a personal note. May is my favourite month and I think that's when Budapest is the most beautiful. I really miss real tours and I'm so sorry that travellers from all around the world can't see this beautiful city with all the bright colours and lights. I'm showing you as much as possible on my ON-THE-SPOT tours, feel free to ask for a customised tour!
As of today there are 3035 COVID-19 cases in Hungary and 351 people died.
Today is a very special day, because we’re moving to the second phase of easing out of restrictive measures. That might be the light at the end of the tunnel we’ve been hoping for for over two months now.
The good news is that life is slowly returning to normal in the countryside, restaurants and cafés reopened, movement restrictions remained in force only in Budapest and Pest county.
Also, Budapest Airport is gradually restarting passenger services and more and more airlines restart their flights to and from Budapest, mostly from other European cities. You’ll find here all details about the rules of entry to Hungary.
I’d like to finish this post with a personal note. May is my favourite month and I think that’s when Budapest is the most beautiful. I really miss real tours and I’m so sorry that travellers from all around the world can’t see this beautiful city with all the bright colours and lights. I’m showing you as much as possible on my ON-THE-SPOT tours, feel free to ask for a customised tour!
This has always been one of my most popular tours. I understand that it's still very important for a lot of people to find out more about their family and ancestry. As many people have to cancel their trips to Hungary, I have cancellations for ancestry tours, too. But I've collected a lot of information the last few years so I thought I'd still offer the online version of the tour. Feel free to contact me for further details or send me all available information so that I can put together your family tree and all additional information that might give you an idea about how and where your relatives lived hundreds of years ago.
This has always been one of my most popular tours. I understand that it’s still very important for a lot of people to find out more about their family and ancestry.
As many people have to cancel their trips to Hungary, I have cancellations for ancestry tours, too. But I’ve collected a lot of information the last few years so I thought I’d still offer the online version of the tour.
Feel free to contact me for further details or send me all available information so that I can put together your family tree and all additional information that might give you an idea about how and where your relatives lived hundreds of years ago.
To be honest, this is my favourite tour these days. I know that it's difficult to break the monotony of self isolation, all I can offer is an in-depth visit of a specific neighbourhood of Budapest, great stories, and a truly private tour. You see through my camera what I see: my beautiful Budapest. From the comfort of your armchair you can take a virtual walk around the Parliament building on the Pest side of the Danube river or the magnificent Royal Palace in Buda. You see on your screen all the major attractions and can ask any question you'd like to, as if you were really touring with me around the city that I love the most and I know the best. You can book 1 or 2 hours and see as much as possible. While you're on a tour, you're also supporting Budapest tourism industry devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Feel free to contact me for further details or book online! I promise to deliver a special tour customised according to your interests and preferences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiuM5EfvjpM
To be honest, this is my favourite tour these days. I know that it’s difficult to break the monotony of self isolation, all I can offer is an in-depth visit of a specific neighbourhood of Budapest, great stories, and a truly private tour.
You see through my camera what I see: my beautiful Budapest. From the comfort of your armchair you can take a virtual walk around the Parliament building on the Pest side of the Danube river or the magnificent Royal Palace in Buda. You see on your screen all the major attractions and can ask any question you’d like to, as if you were really touring with me around the city that I love the most and I know the best.
You can book 1 or 2 hours and see as much as possible. While you’re on a tour, you’re also supporting Budapest tourism industry devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feel free to contact me for further details or book online! I promise to deliver a special tour customised according to your interests and preferences.
I've started offering virtual tours over a week ago and I'm very grateful for all the support and kind messages I got the last few days. I know this situation with COVID-19 is difficult for most of us but I didn't expect to see that there are so many fantastic people around the world who would like to help us. I'm grateful and I hope I can give each one of you a real big hug in the very near future. As far as I can see the most popular virtual tour I'm offering is the cooking class. We've made Lángos, Pogácsa, Goulash soup and Chicken paprikás together and I also delivered a general foodie tour. I think it really is a great experience and I hope you all loved the food we made together. I'm continuously reviewing and editing the list of available dishes, this is the actual list, but feel free to ask for a special dish you always wanted to prepare: Cold fruit soupsHungarian tomato and pepper ratatouilleEgg spaetzleLayered potatoesPotato paprikás with sausage and frankfurterVegetable pottage dish (a very thick vegetable soup eaten as main dish in Hungary, can be made of green peas, beans, potatoes or any other vegetable)Potato pancakesPogacsa - potatoe bread snacksPancakes/crepesSmarni, Kaiserschmarrn: the Kaiser’s CrumbleCottage cheese dumplingsGoulash soupChicken paprikas and beef stewLangos - fried bread Please book a tour online or contact me for further details, I promise to deliver a very special Budapest Foodie tour for you!
I’ve started offering virtual tours over a week ago and I’m very grateful for all the support and kind messages I got the last few days. I know this situation with COVID-19 is difficult for most of us but I didn’t expect to see that there are so many fantastic people around the world who would like to help us. I’m grateful and I hope I can give each one of you a real big hug in the very near future.
As far as I can see the most popular virtual tour I’m offering is the cooking class. We’ve made Lángos, Pogácsa, Goulash soup and Chicken paprikás together and I also delivered a general foodie tour. I think it really is a great experience and I hope you all loved the food we made together.
I’m continuously reviewing and editing the list of available dishes, this is the actual list, but feel free to ask for a special dish you always wanted to prepare:
Cold fruit soups
Hungarian tomato and pepper ratatouille
Egg spaetzle
Layered potatoes
Potato paprikás with sausage and frankfurter
Vegetable pottage dish (a very thick vegetable soup eaten as main dish in Hungary, can be made of green peas, beans, potatoes or any other vegetable)
Potato pancakes
Pogacsa – potatoe bread snacks
Pancakes/crepes
Smarni, Kaiserschmarrn: the Kaiser’s Crumble
Cottage cheese dumplings
Goulash soup
Chicken paprikas and beef stew
Langos – fried bread
Please book a tour online or contact me for further details, I promise to deliver a very special Budapest Foodie tour for you!
The Danube Bend tour is one of my most popular tours, as it includes three very different little villages along the Danube river. Visegrád is one to the towns we visit, it's famous for the Royal Palace and the Upper Castle, both belonged to the amazing complex of fortification built after the invasion of the Mongols in the 13th century. The castle was originally built as a heaven for nuns and was paid for by the wife of the Hungarian king Béla IV. Today you can still see the remains of the massive fortification walls and the panoramic view over the Danube Bend. The Upper Castle of VisegrádThe Upper Castle of VisegrádThe Upper Castle of VisegrádThe Upper Castle of VisegrádThe Upper Castle of VisegrádThe Upper Castle of Visegrád
The Danube Bend tour is one of my most popular tours, as it includes three very different little villages along the Danube river.
Visegrád is one to the towns we visit, it’s famous for the Royal Palace and the Upper Castle, both belonged to the amazing complex of fortification built after the invasion of the Mongols in the 13th century.
The castle was originally built as a heaven for nuns and was paid for by the wife of the Hungarian king Béla IV. Today you can still see the remains of the massive fortification walls and the panoramic view over the Danube Bend.
Visiting the Herend Factory is always a special experience. The dedication and the talent of people making the most famous Hungarian porcelain products is simply amazing. During the tour one can see all the different phases of porcelain making and can also learn a lot about the ‘white gold’. I recommend to include the visit in the Lake Balaton tour to make this tour even more authentic.
Visiting the Herend Factory is always a special experience. The dedication and the talent of people making the most famous Hungarian porcelain products is simply amazing.
During the tour one can see all the different phases of porcelain making and can also learn a lot about the ‘white gold’. I recommend to include the visit in the Lake Balaton tour to make this tour even more authentic.
My favorite part of the year Budapest is getting more colorful and beautiful ever day. This is cherry blossom in the Buda Castle District. Come and see for yourself!
My favorite part of the year Budapest is getting more colorful and beautiful ever day. This is cherry blossom in the Buda Castle District. Come and see for yourself!
https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/christmas-markets/ Every year hundreds of thousands of travellers vote for the best European Christmas Markets. This year my favorite Christmas Market in Budapest was voted the second best, that's the one in front of St. Stephen's Basilica. It's easy to understand why this particular market got so many votes, it is all about food and drinks, local handicraft products and the videomapping show over the main facade of St. Stephen's Basilica is magnificent. Don't forget to try local hot wine and chimney cake (kürtöskalács), the most delicious treat at our markets. Christmas Market at St. Stephen's Basilica, BudapestChristmas Market at St. Stephen's Basilica, BudapestChristmas Market at St. Stephen's Basilica, BudapestChristmas Market at St. Stephen's Basilica, BudapestChristmas Market at St. Stephen's Basilica, BudapestChristmas Market at St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest
Every year hundreds of thousands of travellers vote for the best European Christmas Markets. This year my favorite Christmas Market in Budapest was voted the second best, that’s the one in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica. It’s easy to understand why this particular market got so many votes, it is all about food and drinks, local handicraft products and the videomapping show over the main facade of St. Stephen’s Basilica is magnificent.
Don’t forget to try local hot wine and chimney cake (kürtöskalács), the most delicious treat at our markets.
Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest
Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest
Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest
Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest
Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest
Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest
