Budapest Soul Tour: Local Legends & Tastes
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9 Ratings
Budapest

Discover Budapest’s soul with our Ruin Bars, Street Art, and Culture Tour. Enjoy local food, hear city tales, and get insider tips. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ruin Bars, Budapest - Experience a tour of several distinctive ruin bars while sampling local beverages.
  • Erzsébetváros - Stroll through the heart of Pest, taking in the city’s captivating street art, concealed sculptures, and remarkable architecture.
  • Szimpla Kert - Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Budapest’s oldest and most…
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What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tailored guide in English or Russian
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This tour is an ideal choice if you:

  • Wish to discover the true essence of Budapest beyond the usual tourist attractions
  • Are interested in history, but prefer engaging stories over an overload of facts
  • Enjoy tasting local cuisine and beverages while exploring new destinations
  • Like meeting other travelers and creating wonderful memories together
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Location
Ferris Wheel of Budapest
Erzsébet tér
The tour departs from the Ferris Wheel, " the Budapest Eye" on Erzsébet tér (Elizabeth Square). I will be waiting in front of the Priority Ticket entrance, on the right.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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M
Jul 18, 2025
Art, culture, a wealth of knowledge from an excellent guide with a few drinks a long the way, could you ask for more? - We chose this tour of the Ruin Bars specifically because it didn’t sound like a rowdy pub crawl. We met Lena at the ferris wheel of Budapest and immediately felt as if we were in good hands. Lena is a warm, charismatic guide who puts you at ease from the start. We didn’t realise just how much would be included in the tour, we visited lots of areas of interest but were shown much of the less obvious art and culture and learnt the meaning behind. The bars themselves were a real eye opener, we would never have known some were there had we not been with Lena. Lena’s wealth of knowledge added so much value to the tour, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide and we learned so much about Budapests history. This was a thoroughly enjoyable 3 hours 6-9pm, which was the perfect amount of time. I can’t recommend this tour more highly, thank you Lena, we hope you will look after our friends who are coming in August.
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Caroline_s
May 17, 2025
Fantastic ruin bars - Lena was so lovely, showing us round all the good ruin bars, and some others,🤪. Learnt about some of the cultures and showing us some street art and little sculptures. Was a great evening.
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E4023jwanastasiar
May 7, 2025
Great opportunity to see atmospheric Budapest - I went on a field trip to Lena's in late March and I was absolutely thrilled! We learned interesting facts about different graffiti , discovered sculptures of Mikhail Kolodka, learned more about the Jewish quarter and, of course, the fun part is the bar hopping: I finally met the frech (and fell in love) and tried a very delicious tincture of cherries. This walk (difficult to call it a tour because it was easy and relaxed, as if walking as friends, although we hadn't even met before the walk) is a great option to see the hidden pearls of Budapest , immerse yourself in his life and taste 😉
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Departure32507829221
May 5, 2025
An incredible tour with Lena - Huge thanks to Lena for an incredible tour of Budapest! She told us fascinating stories about the city’s murals, showed us the Synagogue, led us through the ruin pubs in the Jewish Quarter, and we ended the evening with a drink at the “Drunken Cherry” bar. To say I liked it would be an understatement — it was absolutely amazing! It felt like discovering Budapest from the inside: mysterious, alluring, and full of hidden gems. Lena knows so much about this city, and it’s clear that she truly loves sharing its secrets. If you want to see Budapest from a whole new perspective, don’t miss a tour with Lena — you’ll learn so many fascinating things!
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Samuel_g
May 4, 2025
Humbling experience with... - Humbling experience with a very knowledgeable and informative guide. The information on the street art and Jewish experience during the second world War was informative
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R3469tcdm
May 3, 2025
Great evening in Budapest. - I liked everything very much, Budapest in the evening is special. The unique atmosphere of the bars is wonderful. Special thanks to the guide for interesting stories and very pleasant company.
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Edunicaeu
Apr 18, 2025
Exceptional tour, we got more than we expected. - Lena is a wonderful guide and storyteller, and in one evening we learned more than any guidebook. Interesting tour format - learned a lot about history and culture, while discovering ruin bars, tasted local drinks and food. Highly recommended!
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Baickje
Oct 9, 2024
Great overview of Hungarian alcohol and nightlife - Lena is a PhD student with a wealth of knowledge about the city. I appreciated her stories and information about Budapest and its history with alcohol as well as other fun facts! Perfect amount of time for tour with a stop for a snack. Thanks Lena!
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