Explore Gyula’s historic center on a 120‑minute guided walking tour with Gábor Bánkuti. See downtown highlights, Mondays and Fridays, departing Tourinform office. Small groups, outside-only stops. Book in advance.
when: 2026.01.30., Friday
where: 5700 Gyula, Kossuth Lajos u. 7.
Discover Gyula’s historic heart on a guided walk covering the city’s standout sights and stories. All stops are viewed from the outside only. Led by guide Gábor Bánkuti, the 120-minute tour runs Mondays from 16:00 to 18:00 and Fridays from 13:30 to 15:30, for groups of 2–15 people, departing from the Tourinform office.
Route & Key Stops
Route: Tourinform office – Városház Street – Harruckern Square – World Clock – Kossuth Square – Kohán Gallery – Ladics House – Hundred-Year-Old Confectionery (Százéves Cukrászda) – City Hall – St. Nicholas Church – 1848–49 Honvéd Officer Memorial – Castle – Castle Spa – Almásy Mansion.
Booking & Tickets
Register by 17:00 the day before at the Tourinform office (5700 Gyula, Kossuth St. 7) or call +36 66 561 681. Tickets cost $8.25 per person and are sold exclusively at the Tourinform office. Upcoming dates include 2026.01.30, 2026.02.02, 2026.02.06, and 2026.02.09, with more to follow. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Start point: in front of the Tourinform office.
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Pros
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Super affordable at about $8.25 per person, so it’s easy on a U.S. tourist budget
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Family-friendly pace and length (about 2 hours) with outdoor stops that work for kids who don’t love museums
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Hits a lot of Gyula highlights in one go—castle, spa, old confectionery, church, main squares—so you get the big picture fast
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Led by a named local guide, which usually means good stories and context rather than a generic script
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No need to rent a car once in town—the start point is central (Tourinform office), and the route is walkable
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Compared with big-city tours in Europe, crowds should be smaller and the experience more personal (groups 2–15)
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Monday and Friday slots give some flexibility for weekend trips or spa days around it
- Gyula isn’t a household name for U.S. travelers, so getting there can be a trek (typically via Budapest + train/bus or long drive)
Cons
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The tour covers exteriors only—no going inside the castle, mansion, or church during the walk
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English availability isn’t explicit; without confirmed English guiding, non-Hungarian speakers may struggle
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Compared with famous walking tours in Prague, Budapest, or Vienna, this has less international “wow” factor and fewer iconic photo ops
