Discover Gyula’s downtown on a 2-hour guided walking tour in 2026: landmarks, history, and local gems with guide Gábor Bánkuti. Book at Tourinform, limited groups, select dates.
when: 2026.01.30., Friday
where: 5700 Gyula, Kossuth Lajos u. 7.
Gyula is offering a guided downtown stroll in 2026, a two-hour “Belvárosi barangoló” that showcases the city’s standout buildings and their stories — all viewed from the outside. Start at the Tourinform office at 7 Kossuth Lajos St., then follow along Városház St., Harruckern Square, the World Clock, Kossuth Square, the Kohán Gallery (Kohán Képtár), the Ladics House, the Százéves Confectionery, City Hall, St. Nicholas Church, the 1848–49 Honvéd officers’ memorial, the Castle, the Castle Bath, and the Almásy Mansion.
Schedule and guide
Led by guide Gábor Bánkuti, tours run Mondays 16:00–18:00 and Fridays 13:30–15:30, with a 120-minute duration. Group size: 2–15 people. Departure: in front of the Tourinform office.
Booking and tickets
Register by 17:00 the day before at the Tourinform office (5700 Gyula, 7 Kossuth St.) or call +36 66 561 681. Tickets cost 3,000 HUF per person and can only be purchased at the Tourinform office. Dates include 2026.01.30, 2026.02.02, 2026.02.06, 2026.02.09, with more to come. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and the program.
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Pros
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Affordable: about 3,000 HUF per person is a bargain compared with guided city walks in Western Europe
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Family-friendly pace and route; two hours outside means easy with kids in strollers and plenty of snack stops like the Százéves Confectionery
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Hits many highlights in a short walk (castle, bath, mansion, main squares), great intro if you’ve only got an afternoon
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Easy logistics once in town: clear meeting point at the Tourinform office and small groups (2–15) make it personal
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Good for photo-lovers: exteriors of historic sites without long ticket lines or indoor restrictions
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Safe, compact downtown; low-stress for first-time visitors to Hungary
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Nice value add to a spa day at the famous Castle Bath nearby—soaking plus culture in one stop
Cons
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Not a globally famous destination: Gyula is lesser-known to U.S. tourists, so bragging rights are modest compared with Budapest or Prague
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Tour language likely Hungarian unless specified; non-Hungarian speakers may need to confirm English availability in advance
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Limited schedule (Mon/Fri specific hours) and in-person ticket purchase only can be inconvenient for travelers planning online
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Getting there isn’t seamless: Gyula is far from Budapest; you’ll likely take a long train/bus or rental car, unlike big-city walking tours abroad
