Already discovered by the Roman settlers – the thermal springs of Budapest offer much more than a bathing experience.

In the past centuries as also today thermal baths are locations for social networking, the nest of enlightened thinkers who exchange ideas and progressive thoughts, healing power derived from mineral content, a healthy way of living – swimming and sunbathing, or simply a life style and leisure time activity.

The tour includes a detailed overview introducing the periods of progress and decline of bathing culture throughout the past centuries, along with the political, social and historical powers motoring these changes. Visit of the four main thermal baths in Budapest – Gellért, Rudas, Lukács and Széchényi baths, which all represent diverse periods of Hungarian history, with architecture and bathing functions unrivalled across Europe.

The wise man looks for a bridge….

Uncover the story of the  5 oldest bridges in Budapest. Over 200 years of history,  right before your eyes!

Understand the political powers behind the construction  of the Chain Bridge (Lánchíd) in 1848, the first permanent stone bridge of Budapest -  which also turned to be the first step towards the modernization of the Hungarian society, connected  to the 1948-49 Hungarian revolution.

The tour includes visits of the Margaret – , Chain – , Elisabeth – , Liberty – , and Petöfi Bridges with detalied introduction of the historical and cultural background of the bridges along with surrounding sights - such as the Hungarian Parlament, bathbuildings Rudas, Rácz and Gellért,the main market hall, religious monuments, academic institutions and much more.

A guided walk or bus tour along the banks of the river Danube – crossing on the first permanent stone bridge, the Chain Bridge, while understanding the historical, political, architectural and even social motivations and effect sthis beautiful flow of water  and the bridges brought to Budapest.

Sinuous lines, floating in airy grace leading to true freedom and elegance which defined decades.

Discover the Hungarian interpretation of 19^th-20^th century French Art Nouveau, German Jugendstyle, Austrian Secessionist Art – created by the most impressive figures of Hungarian Art Nouveau.

A new style of the XX. century, challenging mass production through revitalizing the unique knowledge of  handcrafts.

Inspired by far eastern and oriental culture, Syrian, Turkish and Indian colors and motifs appear among the Hungarian folklore decoration patterns – creating an Art Nouveau specific to Hungary based on the national architectural characteristics, yet taking into account the eastern origins of Hungarians.

The tour includes an extensive description of the political and social background of 19^th-20^th century Europe leading to the unfolding of Art Nouveau architecture and decorative arts – introduced through history of buildings such as the Hungarian Postbank, Museum of Applied Arts, Geological Institute, The Academy of Music, The Parisian Department store on Andrássy av.¸and the extraordinary buildings of the Budapest Zoo.

Through experiencing connected decorative arts – such as ceramic and pottery manufacturing, glass industry and furniture design you will be a part of a unique Art Nouveau sensation.

Set out for a journey taking you back in time – relive moments of the 16^th and 17^th century Turkish occupation – discover everyday Ottoman medieval life, a colorful cultural and social heritage still influencing the everyday life of Hungarians.

The tour includes detailed introduction and a historical overview of the 150 year Ottoman occupation of Hungary, visits to original Turkish bath buildings Király and Rudas Baths – still open to the public in the 21^st century, and a replica of a Turkish Bath built during the 19^th century – today an enchanted deserted ruin.

Discover traces of Turkish architecture on 18-19^th century buildings, and the burial monument of the muslim warior monk “Father of Roses” Gül Baba hidden up in the hills of Buda.