Dive into Budapest’s flavors in 2026 on Imagine Budapest’s action-packed gastro walks starting from 1092 Budapest, Ferencváros (9th District), Ráday Street 30. You’ll savor chocolates, pastries, and a huge range of drinks from wine to beer, pálinka, and champagne. Join us for a culinary trip that ignites your body, soul, and taste buds all at once. These themed tours mix exploration, stories, and bites across the city.
Upcoming Gastro Tours
Mark your calendars for these 12 events. On April 11 (Saturday), kick off with Sweet Life Gastro Walk on the Trail of Sweets (Édes élet gasztroséta az édességek nyomában), Sercli Gastro Walk from Mills to Artisan Bakeries (Sercli gasztroséta a malmoktól a kézműves pékségekig), and B for Ballet, W for W Budapest: Rebirth of an Iconic Building (B, mint balett, W, mint W Budapest egy ikonikus épület újjászületése). April 12 and 14 feature the B for Ballet tour. April 18 brings Sercli again, plus B for Ballet and Walk with Fortune: Lucky Places and Bites in Víziváros (Séta Fortunával szerencsehozó helyek és falatok a Vízivárosban). April 19 and 26 feature B for Ballet. May 9 has Sercli, May 12 and 26 offer Tasting from Italy: Flavors from Pomo d’Oro, Stories from the Past (Kóstoló Olaszországból ízek a Pomo D’Oroból, történetek a múltból), while May 23 features Sweet Life, and May 30 wraps up with Sercli and Sweet Life. All in Budapest, perfect for food lovers.
Handy Accommodations
Stay close with 49 options like Actor Hotel Budapest on the historic Pest side, with easy access from the center and airport via metro, buses, and trams. Great for conferences, training sessions, exhibitions, presentations, parties, corporate or family events—all rooms with natural light. Boulevard City Panzió is a cozy family spot in the 9th district near the Danube, with rooms on the top floors of an 8-story building, walkable to the city center, and various room types. Canada Hotel suits groups, business meetings, events, and conferences; free WiFi everywhere, big free parking, and buffet breakfast included. Enjoy homey vibes in the city center with bird chirps near Corvin Quarter: 86 comfy rooms, 5 spacious apartments, versatile event spaces, tasty breakfast, and friendly service that keeps guests coming back. Haller Camping is in the heart of a quiet park in Budapest, with 24-hour reception, family-friendly amenities, and excellent public transport even at night—quick metro or tram to museums, restaurants, thermal baths, nightlife, and historic areas; shops and mall nearby. The 3-star Thomas Hotel Budapest is centrally located, a 17-minute walk to Great Market Hall (Nagycsarnok), free WiFi, private parking, soundproof windows, desks, and some rooms with dark furniture; Rudas Baths (Rudas Fürdő) 2 km away, buffet breakfast, on-site coffee bar, and nearby Bonjour Cafe with Hungarian dishes. IBIS Budapest Centrum is 50 m from Kálvin Square (Kálvin tér) metro (lines 3 and 4), 300 m from Hungarian National Museum; free WiFi, garden terrace, air-conditioned rooms with private bath, satellite TV, 24-hour bar with light meals and drinks, and restaurants and cafes steps away. Ibis Styles Budapest City is at the Pest end of Petőfi Bridge, with stunning Danube and Gellért Hill views, the closest 4-star to the airport near the Grand Boulevard. Ráday Central Apartment offers upscale new units in a central location, 30 m from the lively café-restaurant pedestrian street and Kálvin Square.
Top Eats and Drinks
Fuel up at these spots. Czuczor Street self-service restaurant and café offers low prices and a wide choice for hungry students and workers. The bar downstairs has a board games shelf for fun play and a counter with a broad cocktail lineup. The burger joint grills beef plus two chicken types, custom builds alongside their menu, Giga Double Decker sandwiches, and more treats. Bohemian Restaurant and Event Venue (Bohém Étterem és Rendezvényhelyszín) inside Müpa Budapest (Palace of the Arts) next to the world-class concert hall: the patina vibe grabs you, with special spaces, moody lights, attentive service, exclusive food and wine, gourmet coffee; celeb musicians, soloists, and conductors drop in. Book ahead for Danube-view or VIP tables, or bar sips; seats 80 seated, 200 standing for events. On the first floor of Lurdy House (Lurdy Ház), Abundance Plate Restaurant (Bőségtál Étterem) serves homey Hungarian dishes, gyros, desserts, varied menus, and friendly prices. Intenzo Cafe & Restaurant (Café Intenzo Kávéház & Étterem): enter the cozy café then family-style dining, spring-fall terrace, daily menus, chef specials, and open inner garden. This cozy café-restaurant has a year-round terrace near the Danube. A Kálvin Square gem with a revamped menu blending Hungarian flavors and Italian specialties. Enjoy traditional Hungarian and international dishes in a friendly spot on a buzzing Pest pedestrian street, with a wide wine selection.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
