Discover Budapest’s Italian-flavored walk: history, gelato, espresso, and a guided pinsa and pizza tasting at Pizzabar Pomo D’Oro on Arany János utca. Small-group, 2 hours, $33.60.
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A downtown Budapest walk goes full Italian, ending with a proper pizza tasting at the iconic Pizzabar Pomo D’Oro on Arany János Street (Arany János utca)—a street that’s basically turned into a little Italy. Expect breezy vibes, friendly hosts, and flavors that stay with you long after. Ready to bite into Budapest’s gastro-pizza? Let’s go.
The city is now rich with Italian flavors, like toppings on a fresh Neapolitan pie: gelato, espresso, pasta, pizza, prosecco—top quality, right here at home. Along the route, the stories go deep: When did Hungarian–Italian food ties kick off? Where did the first Italian restaurant open? How did Italian gelato makers rile up Hungarian confectioners around the turn of the century? And how did Hungarians learn salami-making from Italians—then end up ruling the entire salami market of the monarchy?
Pinsa tasting includes:
– Pinsa Margherita (tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte dei Monti, basil)
– Pinsa Tonno e Cipolle (tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte dei Monti, tuna, caramelized onion)
– Pinsa Salame Piccante (tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte dei Monti, spicy Ventricina salami)
Dessert: Bigné filled with gianduja (hazelnut chocolate) cream, dipped in hazelnut milk chocolate.
Drinks: Beer, coffee.
Registration required. Price: $33.60 per person. Duration: 2 hours.
Meet: 1054 Budapest, Szabadság Square (Szabadság tér) 5, under the Harvest Procession relief. We stay 10 minutes; second stop: Nádor Street (Nádor utca) 22. If you’re late, find the group at these spots within the first 20 minutes.
Finish: 1051 Budapest, Arany János Street (Arany János utca) 9. Access: M3 metro or Bus 9 to Arany János Street; or Buses 15, 11 to Archbishop’s Street (Hercegprímás utca), then walk.
Dates, all at 17:30 in Budapest: 2026.03.10; 2026.03.24; 2026.04.14; 2026.04.28.
