Underground cultural vibes of Budapest

• Tour dates
  Every Friday from 4 pm or contact us for a different date
• Meeting point
  Budapest, Futó utca 40.
• Duration
  3 hours
• Size of group
  1-8 people or contact us for bigger groups
• Price
  45 Euros per person
• What’s included?
  One beer/wine/coffee is included in the price
• Benefit
  Small groups give you plenty of chance to ask questions and get local tips from a knowledgable guide

Hightlights

• Tour an authentic Budapest neighborhood filled with locals and offbeat cultural spots
• Visit local bars and cafes where only the neighborhood folks hang out
• Experience a low-key ruin bar vibe that captures a true slice of the community
• Understand the roles of socialist housing and the Romani ghetto, and how these forces are shaping the district’s urban development plans
• Vintage photographs that offer an intriguing glimpse into the past
• An intimate tour where attendees partake in conversation, not just stand back and listen

What not to expect

• A bar crawl
• A history lesson plucked straight from a guidebook

Tour description

Once a posh quarter filled with striking palatial buildings, Budapest’s District VIII devolved into a run-down neighborhood. But in recent years it’s come alive again, blossoming with quirky arts venues and good-looking cafes and restaurants. Gentrification today often has a negative connotation but in District VIIII, where a rebirth is currently underway, the quarter’s colorful charm remains intact. Read more

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