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Art Nouveau Budapest: Private Walking Tour of 19th Century Pest
4.9
18 Ratings
Budapest
Embark on a journey into the past with your guide during a walking tour on Budapest’s Pest side, reviving the city’s magnificence at the close of the 19th and the start of the 20th century.
Embark on a journey into the past with your guide during a walking tour on Budapest’s Pest side, reviving the city’s magnificence at the close of the 19th and the start of the 20th century.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Central Market Hall - The tour concludes in a secluded apartment where you are granted the unique chance to view and appreciate a genuine concealed gem, a priceless stained glass masterpiece by Miksa Roth.
- Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) - We traverse one of Budapest’s most picturesque bridges, leading us to the base of the iconic Gellert…
- Central Market Hall - The tour concludes in a secluded apartment where you are granted the unique chance to view and appreciate a genuine concealed gem, a priceless stained glass masterpiece by Miksa Roth.
- Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) - We traverse one of Budapest’s most picturesque bridges, leading us to the base of the iconic Gellert Hill, where our subsequent destination awaits.
- St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool - For over a century, the Hotel Gellert has stood as a landmark bath and hotel on the Danube’s western shore, serving as a working piece of art predominantly in the Art Nouveau style.
- Szechenyi Lanchid - En route to our next Art Nouveau palace, we cross Budapest’s inaugural stone bridge, offering a panoramic view of the majestic Hungarian Royal Palace.
- Nemzeti Bank - The Postal Savings Bank on Hold utca stands as one of the city’s most exquisite Secessionist art displays. It was conceived by the renowned Secessionist architect Ödon Lechner in 1901, characterized by its vibrant tiles and ethnic designs.
- Postal Savings Bank - The Postal Savings Bank on Hold utca stands as one of the city’s most exquisite Secessionist art displays. It was conceived by the renowned Secessionist architect Ödon Lechner in 1901, characterized by its vibrant tiles and ethnic designs.
- House of Hungarian Art Nouveau - Constructed in 1903 by Emil Vidor, this building houses a collection of period furniture, decorative items, artworks, and instruments spread over 600 square meters, authentically representing the dawn of the Hungarian Secession.
- Gutenberg Square - A stunning art deco historical edifice located in the 8th district’s Palace area, featuring an impressive staircase with leaded glass by Miksa.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Starting time customisable on request
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Starting time customisable on request
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless the one specified
- Gratuities
- Public transportation ticket
- Food and drinks, unless the one specified
- Gratuities
- Public transportation ticket
Location
Central Market Hall
Vámház körút
We can meet our guests at their accommodation, and the tour starts from there. Please provide your address in the special requirements box!
Alternatively we can meet in the heart of the city, for this tour we recommend the Great Market hall.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(18 Ratings)
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Pancakesisters9
Oct 14, 2024
GO Art Nouveau - This was a marvelous introduction to this historic city with dozens of Art Nouveau buildings, which are hiding in plain sight.
Our guide Barna was welcoming, passionate and extremely knowledgeable about Art Nouveau. He provided historic context for the each of the properties - hotels, apartment buildings, public buildings, thermal baths, etc. Together we crisscrossed the city, hopping on subways and trams and lots of walking.
Wear your most comfortable walking shoes as this is a 3 hour tour and you will truly discover many aspects of Budapest.
Before you go, download the Budapest GO transit app to your smartphone, as it’s easy to use. The transit system is clearly marked and a great way to get around Budapest.
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Larry_c
Apr 17, 2024
real Budapest a glimpse - guide was great.very articulate, personable.
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And keeps growing! Enough!
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X5385rgchristineg
Jan 13, 2024
Different aspects of art nouveau at its best - We enjoyed it so much. It‘s so much better to have a guide who knows about the topic and also loves it and not just learned it by heart
Thank you so much Miklos
Tim and Christine
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Lmccreery
Nov 23, 2023
An enriching, in-depth, and enjoyable tour. - This tour is not to be missed! The other reviews say it better than I can, and they're absolutely right.
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Departure296284
Oct 28, 2023
Learn to look up in Budapest! - Fungararian is a retired history professor with a wealth of knowledge he enjoys sharing. The tour included use of the Metro and trams (useful as it was our first day in town). This allowed us to visit many of the most glamorous buildings in town and generally got us oriented to the city. We learned the primary features of Art nouveau so I'm sure I'll recognize it in the future. He was very accommodating through the tour and even asked if we wanted to add on an extra 30 minutes to see two additional buildings. The stained glass windows at the end of the tour were spectacular! You will see the city through different eyes after this tour!
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353terryt
Oct 22, 2023
If you like history and architecture, do not miss this opportunity with Miklos. - What a marvelous tour with Miklos! As an architect, I can attest to his breadth and depth of knowledge about not just Hungarian Art Nouveau and Art Deco but the history which influenced what you see today. He led us on a well thought out tour (including the use of public transportation which saved our feet) to see about a dozen buildings. We ended with his warm hospitality at his home to see the outstanding stain glass work of Miksa Roth which survived WWII with his cat modeling for us. Sign up. You will not be disappointed!
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Nancy_p
Aug 30, 2023
Awesome Tour - This was an excellent tour with a very well informed guide. We saw items of Art Nouveau and learned much more of the history of the city, from this specific tour guide, than we would have otherwise. Our guide was very passionate about the city. We highly recommend.
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Ctenn
Jun 19, 2023
Knowledgeable Art Nouveau tour - My husband and I enjoyed our 3hr tour with Miklos, focused on Art Nouveau. We learnt a great deal about three key figures in the Hungarian A.N. movement. At a moderate pace, we stopped at about a dozen buildings, to admire and discuss. Miklos graciously welcomed us to his home where he shared his personal glassworks by Miksa Roth. In addition, he answered our many questions about Hungarian history and culture. We loved taking public transport too!
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U4039ybisabellar
Jun 11, 2023
Very Authentic Budapest Tour - Miklos was an amazing guide! His attention to detail was fantastic and he pointed out things within the city that I have never noticed before (and I visit Budapest often). His materials, such as his maps and pictograms, were incredibly helpful in understanding Hungarys rich history. His explanations were very thorough and he presented the history in a very engaging and interesting manor. Truly an excellent experience and one of the best tours I have ever had the pleasure of going on!
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475annar
Jun 11, 2023
Phenomenal - Miklosz was amazing! I learned more on this tour about history, architecture and Hungary than I’ve learned all my years of high school and college combined. Not only is this man hilarious and a delight to be around, but he is an encyclopedia of unbound knowledge. He thoroughly answered all the questions we had and pointed out details I’m sure less experienced guides would have brushed over.
Being half Hungarian myself, I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a true authentic Hungarian experience or to anyone looking to get to know the city on an intimate level. It was delight.
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