Budapest's Magical Christmas Markets

Overview

Experience the highlights of Budapest combined with the city’s most atmospheric Christmas markets on this festive 3-hour walking tour. Discover iconic landmarks, beautifully illuminated streets, and enjoy traditional Hungarian holiday treats along the way. We begin our walk at the Kempinski Hotel and head to the famous Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, where each guest is welcomed with a cup of mulled wine or tea. From here, we continue through Fashion Street and Erzsébet Square, then arrive at the Hungarian State Opera House. Here you will see the Christmas tree and step inside the elegant lobby. From Nagymező Street, we take a short trolley ride to the Hungarian Parliament Building to admire one of Budapest’s most iconic landmarks in festive decoration. Next, we walk through Liberty Square, where you will see a traditional Nativity scene, before heading to the final stop at St. Stephen’s Basilica Christmas Market. Here you’ll have time to enjoy sweet Hungarian specialties.