Explore Gyula’s old town on winter guided walks with Bánkuti Gábor—exterior highlights, history, budget-friendly tickets, small groups, Mondays and Fridays, starting at Tourinform. Book ahead and stroll iconic landmarks.
when: 2025.12.15., Monday
where: 5700 Gyula, Belváros
Guided city walks with Bánkuti Gábor bring Gyula’s old town to life every Monday and Friday throughout the winter. Meet at the Tourinform office and roam past standout sights while getting a brisk historical overview—no interiors, all exterior highlights.
Route & Highlights
Tourinform office – Városház Street – Harruckern Square – World Clock – Kossuth Square – Máriás House – Ferenc Erkel Memorial House (Erkel Ferenc Emlékház) – Kohán Gallery – Ladics House – Százéves Confectionery – City Hall – St. Nicholas Church – 1848–49 Honvéd Officers’ Memorial – Castle – Castle Spa – Almásy Mansion.
When & How
Mondays 16:00–18:00; Fridays 13:30–15:30. Duration: 120 minutes. Group size: 2–15 people. Departure: in front of the Tourinform office. Book and buy tickets by 17:00 the previous day at the Tourinform office or online. Price: $8.20 per person. With a Visit Gyula Card, you’ll receive the Gyula and Surroundings travel guide as a gift.
Dates & Notes
Upcoming: 2025.12.15., 12.19., 12.22. Location: Gyula, Downtown (Belváros) (5700). Organizers reserve the right to change the schedule and program. Call to reserve. Add to your bucket list or set an alert.
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Pros
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Super affordable at about $8.20 per person, great value for a 2-hour guided walk
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Family-friendly pace and content; no interiors means no fidgety kids stuck inside, and strollers can manage sidewalks
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Easy intro to Gyula’s highlights in one loop—castle, spa, confectionery, squares—perfect if you’ve only got an afternoon
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Runs twice a week all winter, so it’s easy to slot into a short trip
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Central meeting point at the Tourinform office makes it simple to find and start
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Comparable or cheaper than similar old-town walks in Europe, and less crowded than tours in Budapest/Prague
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Good for first-timers to Hungary who want a compact, curated history hit without museum fatigue
- Gyula isn’t widely known to U.S. travelers, so you might need extra planning versus famous hubs like Budapest or Vienna
Cons
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Guide language isn’t specified; if it’s Hungarian-only or mixed, non-speakers could miss details
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Reaching Gyula can be a haul: ~3–4 hours by train or car from Budapest, with winter weather adding uncertainty
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Only exterior stops—no inside visits—so if it’s freezing or wet, comfort drops and you’ll miss interiors you might get on other tours
