Private Budapest Street Art Tour with Local Expert

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About this activity

Budapest is a multifaceted city that will forever remain in your heart and memory. But you can make these memories even brighter and see the Hungarian capital through the eyes of locals. If you want to feel the vibe of the city, soak up local culture and see it in a unique light, come discover the Budapest urban art with a private local guide. On this street art tour you will explore the urban beauty of city landscapes.

Explore Budapest's Jewish Quarter with its vibrant street artwork and murals that adorn its walls
Immerse yourself in the city life of the city and discover the meaning of street art
Learn about the diverse and ever-growing scene of Budapest's street art and its unique place in the modern culture of the city
Enjoy a drink at a cozy local cafe
Discover Budapest’s best ruin bars, the street art of District 7, designer stores, vintage stores, pop-up stores and the best street food in Budapest

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Hungarian
Operated by: Friendly Local Guides

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Must see and off the beaten path
Included: Multiple start times available
Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Private walking tour
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Included: Map and further recommendations
Included: A drink in a local ruin bar
Included: Iconic photo ops for photo lovers

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks other than specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Budapest

10 min

Nothing gives you a better understanding of the cultural features of modern Budapest than its street art. Immerse yourself in a scene that boldly grows and expands creative boundaries over the past few years on this private walking tour and learn about local the history, culture and politics of the city.

You will see murals, graffiti and other forms of street art. The more you explore, the more you will find amazed with Budapest’s Jewish quarter. Every street masterpiece contains the themes, socio-political context, and a lot of stories behind the artwork.
Budapest's Jewish Quarter

one hour

You will walk around one of the central districts of Budapest, combine history and life, go from wall to wall, compare the creativity of different teams of artists. This private tour also includes visiting the so-called ruin bars. These Ruin bars came to Budapest since the founding of Szimpla Kert.

These bars were built in Budapest’s Old District 7, by neighborhood of already known the old Jewish quarter, in the ruins of abandoned buildings, stores, or lots. But you will not see big bars’ signs or hear a loud music over all district, because these bars look like usual houses from outside. When you go inside, you find yourself in the middle of underground atmosphere with crowds talking, dancing, and enjoying the life.

Since communism period, Budapest has been the center of alternative life in Eastern Europe.
District VII / Jewish Quarter

one hour

You will dive into the past and present of the urban underground. You will follow the footsteps of informal art and learn about the life of bars and clubs of the 7th district.

You will learn about the development of this facet of the urban past and about the current life of Budapest. It will be interesting to learn about the relations with the government and the forms of resistance of the residents - from organizing squat houses with noisy parties and free concerts to creating unusual monuments of protest.

Such alternative Budapest will surprise you and you will look at the city from a completely different perspective. That’s the beauty of exploring, isn’t it?