Times change and so does the world around us – but there shall always be eternal truths guiding our way in history. Architecture is said to be one of the truths – join this unique myBudapest guided tour and find out for yourself!

Discover and understand the history of  Budapest through focus on buildings, monuments representing the era of the given historical and political views.

The guided tour  introduces the differences between Budapest, today as we see it –  and Budapest as it was seen in the Socialist-, and the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy era by architects, city planners and investors, developers.

What did Hungarian people living in Budapest need and want in the 19th century, and what were they granted by the regime in the 20th century following WWII? What made a metropolitan city, playing the role of a gateway between Western and Eastern culture livable, attractive and motivating in the past 150 years? The stories lie right before our eyes – let myBudapest tell you the stories.

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.

In the heart of Europe the Hungarian tribal state could have never written the history it has written. The first king acknowledged by the Pope and the Vatican – Saint Steven I understood the importance of religion to guide a nation. To strengthen his position and lead the nomadic Hungarian nation towards christianity he turned to Pope Silvester II to legitimize his reign. This happened with non-else than a crown.

The history and development of Budapest and Hungary has been greatly influenced by the Roman Catholic Church from the very first moment – granting Budapest numerous spiritual, architectural and cultural wonders. Churches, monasteries, convents, sanctuaries formed the face of Budapest – in all aspects throughout the centuries, providing the most miraculous sights of XI.century history.

Today, tommorow…..yesterday

Budapest has undoubtedly numerous wonders – some strikingly obvious to the eye, whilst others request time to unfold, telling us a story in the language of atmosphere, impressions, people, buildings and the smallest details.

The Jewish quarter of Budapest – located on the Pest side, with long narrow streets hiding beautiful synagogues significant to Budapest, but even throughout Europe, classicist and art nouveau buildings with decorations and facilities which tell us the story of a once shining district known as the center of Budapest commercial and cultural life.

The walking tour includes the visit to the 4 magnificent synagogues deriving from the 19^th located in the district – combined with a magical discovery of art nouveau, romantic, classicist buildings of Király – , Dohány – , Wesselényi – , Kazinczy street.

The tour places special focus on the introduction of the memorials, locations and events reminding us today of the Holocaust and the martyrs killed during  World War II.

Today the district offers a café and pub culture with indescribable design surrounding and atmosphere – created by Budapest intellectuals and non-conventional artists. You have to see it, you have to live it!

The 1956 Revolution in Hungary – a seemingly spontaneous nationwide revolt against the Stalinist government starting out as a student demonstration.

But where the series of heroic  events lasting from 23^rd October to the 10th November 1956 and the final – tragic – result really unexpected? The question has been debated upon for decades by historians, politicians and descendants, family members of participants.

Decide for yourself !Follow the path of the revolution in Budapest and understand the flow of events, the political and social engines behind every movement.

Visit the key locations of the revolution where crowds joined to give voice to the demand of freedom – fighting for both physical and mental liberty.

The erection of a statue will pose many questions. Who, why and when ordered the statue? Who made the statue? What kind of personality was this person? What is the message the statue is meant to transmit to us -and where the political, social and cultural motives behind? Has the statue ever disappeared - why and why was it placed back, maybee in another location?

The greatest personalities of  Hungarian history. With their music, novels, poems, architectural creations, political and society progress achievements – they live on, in our daily lives.

We see, hear, experience and feel their presence from day to day – but to understand their true meaning and the message they deliver to us, its crucial to see the historical, political a social background of the time.

The tour includes a detailed introduction of Hungarian history from the middle ages till today - through visiting the statues and monuments of Budapest. These sights all have messages for us  - myBudapest tourguides will help you understand the historical and political background and the role of statues and the figure represented in Hungarian history.

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.

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.

Budapest is a city with many faces – and will only reveal its true personality in the right place and time.

District by district you will experience alternating ambiance, architectural styles, with Budapest city dwellers creating the unique atmosphere of their residential blocks through fashion, music, stores, cafés, parks.

As a key transit point between the east and west in the past 500 years Budapest has grown to be one of the most colorful capital cities of Europe from all aspects, let that be political, cultural or social.

Discover Budapest Classics from an entirely new perspective – watch as the city unfolds before your eyes through exploring and understanding the stories behind the scenes. Everyday life of Budapest citizens and their connection to the well known sights – the Hungarian Parliament, the Chain bridge, Opera house, Heroes square, the Liszt Ferenc square and much more.

The Classical Budapest tour includes a 5 hour round trip from your hotel.