Budapest is made for strolling, and Imagine’s themed city walks serve up the capital’s finest monuments and juiciest stories on both Buda and Pest. Think architectural deep dives, gossip-laced history, irresistible gastro tours, and rare access behind closed doors. The lineup is family-friendly, perfect for tourists and locals, and doubles as smart team-building. All tours run on guaranteed dates and times—and the organizers reserve the right to change schedules and programs.
Palaces, secrets, and a splash of Atlantis
January opens with the Adria Palace (Adria-palota) – “Atlantis Above Ground,” a tour that riffs on a building so atmospheric it feels mythical. The walk runs Jan 6 at 18:00, Jan 10 at 10:00, Jan 11 at 10:00, Jan 18 at 14:00, and Jan 31 at 14:00. It’s one of the season’s recurring headliners, perfect if you’re chasing Budapest’s grand façades and their hidden lives.
Women’s lives at the turn of the century
“Intim titkok a századfordulón” uncovers the daily realities of women in old Budapest—private routines, social codes, and the quiet rebellions of the era. Catch it Jan 6 at 18:00 and again Jan 13 at 18:00. It’s intimate social history with bite, told right where it happened.
Párisi Udvar, pure dream in luxury
The Párisi Udvar tour is catnip for architecture lovers, returning throughout the month with lavish detail and Art Nouveau drama. Dates: Jan 8 at 17:30; Jan 11 at 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; Jan 15 at 17:30; Jan 17 at 15:00, 16:30; Jan 18 at 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; Jan 22 at 17:30; Jan 24 at 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; Jan 25 at 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; Jan 29 at 17:30; Jan 31 at 11:00, 15:00, 16:30. Expect jewel-box interiors and stories of commerce, fantasy, and rebirth.
The Gundel story, and the ingredients of hospitality
“A nagy Gundel-sztori” dishes up the legend behind Budapest’s most famous restaurateur and the craft of warm welcome. Dates: Jan 9 at 18:00 and Jan 25 at 15:00. A must for culinary romantics and history buffs alike.
Sweet life, sweet tooth
“Édes élet” is the dessert-forward gastro walk that chases confections through the city’s past and present. Book it Jan 10 at 10:30 or Jan 31 at 10:30. Bring curiosity—and room for treats.
B is for ballet, W is for W Budapest
An iconic building’s rebirth takes center stage in “B, mint balett, W, mint W Budapest.” See how a landmark transforms with grace and grit. Dates: Jan 10 at 12:30; Jan 11 at 10:00, 12:30; Jan 17 at 12:30; Jan 18 at 10:00, 12:30; Jan 24 at 10:00, 12:30; Jan 25 at 10:00, 12:30; Jan 31 at 10:00, 12:30.
Golden Budapest in festive mood
“Aranyló Budapest” bathes the city in a celebratory glow, following lights, legends, and the seasonal vibe. Dates: Jan 10 at 14:30 and Jan 11 at 14:30. A snapshot of Budapest at its most luminous.
Stock exchange to TV headquarters
“Szabadság tér 17” grants rare access to a building that morphed from the Stock Exchange Palace (Tőzsdepalota) to television HQ. It’s an insider pass with multiple entries: Jan 11 at 09:00; Jan 17 at 10:30, 12:45, 14:15; Jan 18 at 09:00, 09:45, 12:45, 14:15; Jan 24 at 09:00, 09:45, 11:15, 13:30; Jan 25 at 09:00, 10:30, 11:15, 12:45, 13:30; Jan 31 at 09:00, 09:45, 10:30, 11:15, 12:45, 13:30; Feb 1 at 09:00.
Decode the city on Andrássy Avenue (Andrássy út)
“Városi kódfejtés” is part puzzle quest, part palace saga. Piece the stories together in the open air. Dates: Jan 11 at 10:00 and Jan 31 at 10:00.
The Yellow House (Sárga Ház): a hospital’s haunting past
“Volt egyszer egy Sárga Ház” revisits the National Psychiatric and Neurological Institute—its science, scandals, and legacy. Join on Jan 11 at 16:00, Jan 21 at 18:00, and Jan 28 at 18:00. It’s history that lingers.
Diva and nightingale
“Díva és csalogány – mit ér a nő, ha…?” asks sharp questions about talent, fame, and how women were valued on stage and off. Date: Jan 14 at 18:00. Expect bravura performances retold with verve.
The legendary Gellért
“A legendás Gellért” threads stories from the hotel and bath: architecture, celebrity, and water myths. Dates: Jan 15 at 18:00 and Jan 17 at 15:00.
Inside the Csekonics Palace
“Látogatás a Csekonics-palotában” lays a grand table of aristocratic lifestyle. It’s a rare, multi-slot deep dive on Jan 17 from morning to evening: 09:30; 10:00; 11:30; 12:00; 12:30; 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00. Palatial immersion, no crumbs left behind.
Stories from the synagogue triangle
“Történetek a zsinagóga háromszögből” explores the Jewish Quarter—its resilience, flavors, and layered memory. Date: Jan 18 at 10:00. A powerful neighborhood portrait.
Literary gastro-walk on the Lágymányos pampas
“Irodalmi gasztroséta” pairs bites with books and anecdotes south of the river. Date: Jan 18 at 14:00. Come hungry for both culture and snacks.
Millennium, once upon a time
“Volt egyszer egy Millennium – egy este Katona Csabával” is a lively evening talk-walk that threads heroes, projects, and the city’s 1896 high point. Dates: Jan 20 at 18:00 and Jan 31 at 16:00.
Crime, gossip, and Budapest
“Azt beszélik a városban…” serves true-crime tingles and whispered lore. Date: Jan 17 at 10:00. Streets become footnotes, and vice versa.
Budapest Quiz Station
“BUDAPEST KVÍZÁLLOMÁS – Kvízest” flips history into a game night. Date: Jan 22 at 18:00. Bring your A-team—and a sense of humor.
All tours take place in Budapest across Buda and Pest. Dates run from Jan 6 to Feb 1, 2026, with additional slots to be added. Family-friendly, fun, and genuinely insightful, these walks turn the city into a living, walkable story. The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
