Budapest Travel Blog
Local tips for your trip to Budapest and Hungary. Want me to show you in person? See my tours.
Is Budapest Kid-Friendly? A Local Guide’s Answer
Yes, Budapest is a wonderful city for children. Here are my favorite family programs, the one bath rule parents need to know, and how I adapt my private tours for kids.
Best Apps for Budapest and Hungary: What to Download Before Your Trip
A licensed Budapest guide's list of the apps to set up before you fly to Budapest, Hungary, from eSIMs and offline maps to taxis, public transport and tap-to-pay.
Budapest Christmas Markets 2026: A Local Guide
When do the Budapest Christmas markets open in 2026, which one is best, and what should you eat and buy? Dates, hours, prices, my favourite local market, and how to avoid the crowds.
Private Guide vs Group Tour in Budapest
Group tour or private guide in Budapest? After more than ten years of guiding in my city, here's a fair comparison of both, plus the one question I always suggest asking any guide before you book.
15 Must-Do Things in Budapest, From a Local Guide
From sunset at Fisherman's Bastion to a thermal bath with the locals, these are the 15 things I always tell my guests not to skip in Budapest.
Forint, Not Euro: The Money Mistake Tourists Make in Hungary
Hungary is in the EU, but we pay in forint, not euro. Here's which currency to use in Budapest, why you should pay by card in forint, and the money mistakes I see tourists make.
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Budapest?
Yes, you can drink the tap water in Budapest. Here's why it sometimes tastes of chlorine, where to fill your bottle for free, and why restaurants still charge you for water.
Budapest Airport to Your Hotel: Every Option Compared (2026 Prices)
Just landed in Budapest? These are the six ways into the city, from the 100E airport bus to a private transfer, with 2026 prices and what I would pick in each case.
Strauss Dinner Show Vienna: A Night Out to Add to Your Budapest Trip
I finally experienced the Strauss Dinner Show at The Mirage in Vienna's Prater — here's my honest take on the orchestra, the ballet, the four-course menu, and why it's become one of my favorite recommendations for guests visiting Budapest and Vienna.
Is Budapest Safe to Visit? A Local Guide Answers (2026)
Is Budapest safe to visit? Yes. After nearly ten years of guiding here, this is what I tell my guests to watch for: pickpockets, taxi and drink scams, night safety and travelling alone.
How to Survive the Heat in Europe — and in Budapest
Europe gets hotter every summer, and Budapest too. After ten years of guiding through heatwaves, these are my tips for staying cool and safe while still enjoying the city.
Budapest Public Transport: A Complete Guide for Visitors
How I explain Budapest public transport to my guests: the BudapestGO app, ticket prices, the four metro lines, and the tram ride along the Danube that beats a river cruise.
Budapest in Summer: What Nobody Warns You About
Everyone says summer in Budapest is wonderful, and it is. But nobody warns you about the humidity, the afternoon storms, or the crowds by 9am. Here's what I wish someone had told me.
What Hungarians Eat for Lunch, the Main Meal of the Day
In Hungary, lunch is the main meal of the day. What we actually eat at lunchtime, where we eat it, and how to have a proper Hungarian lunch in Budapest.
Is Budapest Expensive? What Things Really Cost
Budapest is cheaper than most American visitors expect. Here's what hotels, food, transport and sights cost, which taxi app to use, and the card mistake I see tourists make every day.
Hungarian Superstitions: A Local Guide
Hungarian superstitions aren't museum pieces. Plenty of people here still follow them without thinking. These are the ones you're likely to notice in Budapest, and what they mean.
The Best Souvenirs to Buy in Hungary: A Local Guide's Picks (2026)
Paprika, pálinka, Tokaji, embroidery, porcelain and a few small gifts that are easy to pack. What to buy in Hungary, where to find it in Budapest, and what to leave on the shelf.
First Time in Budapest? Everything You Need to Know Before You Arrive
The visitors who enjoy Budapest most are the ones who understood the city before they arrived. Here’s what first-timers need to know, from a licensed local guide.
Things Hungarians Do That Confuse Tourists (Part 1)
After more than ten years of guiding in Budapest, I see the same moments of confusion again and again. Here are ten things Hungarians do that surprise tourists, explained by someone who does all of them.
Best Time to Visit Budapest: A Month by Month Guide (2026)
Budapest is lovely in every season, but not every season suits every traveller. My month by month notes on weather, crowds, festivals and prices, to help you pick when to come.