Budapest Private Guide

My name is Andrea –I am a licensed, private guide in Budapest, Hungary .  I arrange private tours to give all those details you cannot read in a book!  If you would like to learn a lot about Budapest , the history, the culture, the traditions and everyday life of Hungarians the best is to come with me on a private tour and get a more in depth experience!        

My City or Region - Budapest is a glamorous city with a fascinating history.  Would you like to wander on the cobblestones of the old castle district, enjoy breath-taking views from the Fishermen’s Bastion, cross the blue (not always) Danube on the beautiful Chain bridge, visit the incredible halls of the Parliament or the State Opera House, feel tiny while standing on gigantic Heroes’ Square, relax in Gellért Bath or sit in a coffee house to watch how the sun goes down behind the majestic Royal Palace?  You will find all these in Budapest and much more ….  

About Me – I am a native Hungarian and have worked as a licensed, private guide since 1995.  I have a University educational background and I speak English and Spanish.  I love my work and I am very enthusiastic to show people all the beauty in Budapest and Hungary which was forgotten for almost 50 years!

Special Interest Tours -I hope that all of my tours are special in a way….  I always tailor each tour according to the interests of the visitors.  You can discover or learn tiny little details about which only a local would know. 

I give tours to private individuals families or groups of friends so none of the tours are exactly the same as I always take into account what the visitors are interested the most.  I can arrange a van or bus of any size for groups and also conduct tours outside of Budapest as well. 

Special tours are: walking tours in Budapest with the most unusual itineraries according to your interest, Jewish heritage tour which includes the visit to the world’s famous Dohány Synagogue, the Jewish cemetery and the Raul Wallenberg Garden with the Holocaust Memorial. You may also learn about the Communist history of Hungary if you choose the Communist past tour.

 
How to choose a tour? - The tours which are by minivan are really great ways to explore the city. Between the sights you travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan which is driven by a professional driver, who only concentrates on driving and parking (since the traffic and especially parking can be quite hectic at times it is very convenient to have the van driven by a driver as this way we are free to go whenever we arrive at our destination, we may also have the flexibility of walking shorter distances and be dropped off and picked up at different locations). The guide can only concentrate on you and your tour this way. Budapest is a big city and is quite spread (you will probably be surprised by its size after you arrive!) so in case you have time only for a half day touring I would definitely recommend having the tour by minivan. You can see much more and have an orientation of the city during a shorter period of time.

In case you like and you are able to walk quite a bit  I recommend the walking tours.

If you have more time in Hungary it is a great idea to spend some time outside of the capital by visiting some countryside areas. (Szentendre, Danube Bend, Lake Balaton etc.)  These tours are also conducted by the help of a minivan and a professional driver.

My Prices

Walking tours
Experience the city!

Half day walking tour (4 hrs): 24000HUF /110USD
Full day walking tour (8hrs): 42000HUF /190USD 
(The price includes guiding services however excludes the cost of public transportation and entrance fees. The price is per tour not per person.)

Driving tours by air-conditioned minivan in or outside of Budapest
Let me take care of everything for you!  While sitting in an air-conditioned minivan which is driven by a professional driver you may relax and enjoy your tour without having to worry about traffic or your personal safety!  Of course we get out at the sights
to explore from closer!
Half day city tour by minivan (4 hrs):   42000HUF/190USD
Full day city tour by minivan (8 hrs): 74000HUF/ 336USD
Full day Danube Bend tour by minivan (8 hrs): 76000HUF/ 345USD
(The price includes guide services, air-conditioned minivan driven by a professional driver, parking fees but excludes entrance fees. The price is per tour not per person.)

Tour prices are set in HUF (Hungarian Forint), the amount in other currencies - EUR or USD - may vary according to the current exchange rate. (present rate: 1USD=220HUF)

How to Contact Me

Click to Email Andrea: andrea@privateguidebudapest.com or amakkay@t-online.hu
Phone: + 36 209 629 363

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My Past Guest's Comments

"We spent 2 half days in Budapest with Andrea and a driver.  We saw so much and learned so much about this beautiful city's past and present.  She tailored the tours to our interests and energy levels and was a delight to be with.  Thank you again." Linda T., Carmichael California, November 2006

"We spent a full day with Andrea and a driver and it was the best way to see Budapest.  She is delightful, interesting, informative and just fun to be with.  I look forward to meeting you again some day."  Steven Hurley, Elk Grove, CA, December 2005

"My wife and I took a Danube River cruise beginning in Budapest in October, 2005. Fortunately, we came to Budapest a day earlier than the start of our cruise and engaged Andrea as our guide. Andrea was very familiar with the brief tours that the river cruise companies offer and suggested how we could spend a few hours with her that would not duplicate the Budapest city tour, but would give us a greater perspective of the historical, cultural and religious aspects of life in Budapest. She more than delivered on that arrangement. Walking, taking a tram, using the Underground and city bus lines she gave us a wonderful overview of Budapest that we never would have known about had we simply taken the tour that our river cruise company arranged. Andrea speaks perfect idiomatic English, having attended an English speaking school and also studying in England after completing college studies in Budapest. She has a wonderful engaging and interactive style and we would unhesitatingly recommend using Andrea as your personal guide when in Budapest."  Jacob and Sheila Romo, North Reading, MA, USA

"We want you to know Andrea in Budapest is the best private guide we have ever had.  She was warm and knowledgeable and we saw so much with her.  She speaks perfect English as well." Nancy M., Corpus Christi, Texas, July 2005

"In Hungary I had the pleasure of the private guide for a day, Andrea.   I was born in Hungary, but lived in Australia for the past 35 years, I discovered many interesting things. I never been to the synagogue before. The parliament tour was great, the day was very good. Interesting and very friendly.  Thank you very much for a lovely experience." J. Gedeon, South Australia, April 2005

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