Explore Gyula’s historic downtown on guided winter walks with expert Gábor Bánkuti. Affordable, small-group tours every Monday and Friday. Book online or at Tourinform; Visit Gyula Card perk included.
when: 2026.01.30., Friday
where: 5700 Gyula, Belváros
Discover Gyula’s historic downtown on a winter city walk led by expert guide Gábor Bánkuti, running every Monday and Friday. The 120-minute route starts in front of the Tourinform office and winds through Városház Street, Harruckern Square, the World Clock, Kossuth Square, Máriás House, the Ferenc Erkel Memorial House, the Kohán Gallery, Ladics House, the Hundred-Year-Old Confectionery, City Hall, St. Nicholas Church, the 1848–49 Honvéd Officer memorial site, the Castle, the Castle Spa, and the Almásy Mansion. Sites are viewed from the outside only.
Schedule, price, booking
Times: Monday 16:00–18:00; Friday 13:30–15:30. Group size: 2–15 people. Fee: $8.20 per person. Book and buy tickets by 17:00 the day before at the Tourinform office or online. With a Visit Gyula Card, you also receive the Gyula and Surroundings guidebook as a gift.
Dates and notes
Upcoming dates include 2026.01.30, 2026.02.02, and 2026.02.06 in Gyula, with more to be added. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs. Call for details, add it to your bucket list, or request notifications.
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Pros
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Super affordable at about $8.20 per person, so it’s easy on a U.S. traveler’s budget
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Family-friendly pace and distance, with a short, 2-hour outdoor route that works for teens and older kids
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No Hungarian needed—guided by a local expert and easy to book online or at the Tourinform office
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Convenient twice-weekly schedule (Mon/Fri) and small groups (2–15) make it personable and not crowded
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Easy to reach in town; starting at the Tourinform office keeps the meeting point obvious for car or bus arrivals
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Great intro to Gyula’s highlights in one go—castle, spa, confectionery, squares, and mansions—so you can decide what to revisit
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A neat “hidden gem” vibe compared with big-city tours; bragging rights for visiting beyond Budapest
- Gyula isn’t widely known to U.S. visitors, so you’ll likely need extra planning versus sticking to Budapest
Cons
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Sites are viewed from the outside only, so history buffs may feel shortchanged compared to museum-entry tours elsewhere
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Public transport from Budapest can be a bit involved; driving is easier but parking and winter weather can be factors
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Compared to famous city walks in Prague or Vienna, international name recognition is lower, so expectations should be set accordingly
