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Posted by (Northbrook, Illinois, USA) on

Hi All,

As posted previously, we are a family of six (two 60-something parents, four 20-something kids) in Budapest for two nights in October pre UniWorld cruise. We have a full day Saturday before boarding the cruise Sunday. Mr. E gave us great ideas, I am wondering if we might do better with a guide to pick us up at the hotel, do a full walking morning and then the guide can point us in the direct for the Szechenyl baths early afternoon.

The reason I ask is I want to make the most of this day, hit all the spots the family has on their list (Central Market, Castle, shoe memorial) and having a guide would keep us on task and allow us to ask a lot of questions.

Or perhaps a group tour?

Thanks!

Posted by
25 posts

My recommendation is to obtain a copy of the Rick Steves Budapest guidebook. I am confident that it will include information about local guides and small group tours that you can arrange for your day in Budapest. It will also include suggestions for self-guided walks using the guidebook to help you have a fantastic experience in Budapest.

Posted by
20156 posts

I have yet to find a Budapest guide that I would recommend and I have burned through quite a few. Well there was a very good one 20 years ago ..... but hes not as spry as he once was.

About a week ago a trusted source said I should try this one. That I would finally be impressed. I haven't had the opportunity to yet, but I pass along the name: https://lovefromhungary.com/tours/budapest-art-nouveau-walk/

Posted by
69 posts

We hired Julia from Love From Hungary for a full day tour next week while we are in Budapest. I will let you know how it goes.

Posted by
69 posts

We had a wonderful experience with Julia (Love From Hungary) last week. She tailored our tour to our interests and was very knowledgeable. She loves her city and it shows. She showed us how to use the buses and trams and even helped us get tickets for sights that we had not asked for in the tour. She also said if we needed help during our stay to call her. She is a great guide and sweet person.

Posted by
555 posts

Contact George Farkas in Budapest. He's part of a group called My Budapest Tours: https://mybudapesttours.hu/. He's also a contractor for Rick Steves, where I met him. In 2022, he was my guide in a seven-country tour of Central Europe, including Hungary. He has a Rick Steves email: [email protected]. Tell him Craig from Chicago says hi.

Posted by
33 posts

Hi Marie,
I was reading Rick Steves 2023 version of Budapest, and tried to locate a guide that was highly recommended: Peter Polczman at www.budapestyourself.com and his domain is for sale. I e-mailed him too w/o a response. I'm going to try Julie.

Posted by
33 posts

Hi Marie,
I heard back from Peter Polczman who was recommended in Budapest Rick Steves (2023).
He is not available but gave me the following names and contact information for personal guides.

George Farkas:
1. Email: [email protected]
2. Phone: 0036703358030
3. Web: www.mybudapesttours.hu

Andrea Makkay:
1. Email: [email protected]
2. Phone: 0036209629363
3. Web: www.privateguidebudapest.com

Eszter Bokros:
1. Email: [email protected]
2. Phone: 0036706256655

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