Explore Gyula’s winter charm on a 2-hour guided downtown walking tour with Gábor Bánkuti. See iconic sights, hidden corners, and book online. Budget-friendly, small groups, Mondays and Fridays.
when: 2026.01.12., Monday
where: 5700 Gyula, Belváros
The city walking tour with local guide Gábor Bánkuti returns to downtown Gyula this winter, running every Monday and Friday. This two-hour loop starts in front of the Tourinform office and focuses on exterior views only, showcasing the city’s major sights and hidden corners.
When and Where
Times: Monday 16:00–18:00; Friday 13:30–15:30. Duration: 120 minutes. Group size: 2–15 people. Departure: Tourinform office. Book and buy tickets by 17:00 the previous day at the Tourinform office or online. Upcoming dates include 2026.01.12, 2026.01.16, and 2026.01.19, with more to come. Organizers reserve the right to change times and the program.
Route and Price
Route: Tourinform office – City Hall Street (Városház utca) – Harruckern Square (Harruckern tér) – World Clock (Világóra) – Kossuth Square (Kossuth tér) – House of Mary (Máriás ház) – Ferenc Erkel Memorial House (Erkel Ferenc Emlékház) – Kohán Gallery (Kohán Képtár) – Ladics House (Ladics ház) – Hundred-Year-Old Confectionery (Százéves cukrászda) – City Hall (Városháza) – St. Nicholas Church (Szent Miklós templom) – 1848–49 Honvéd Officer Memorial (1848/49 Honvédtiszti emlékhely) – Castle (Vár) – Castle Spa (Várfürdő) – Almásy Mansion (Almásy-kastély). Guide: Gábor Bánkuti. Price: $8.20 per person. Visit Gyula Card perk: free Gyula and Surroundings guidebook. Call for details, add it to your bucket list, or set an alert.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Super affordable at about $8.20 per person for a 2‑hour guided walk, great value for a U.S. traveler on a budget
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Family‑friendly pace and content: outdoors, short stops, and plenty of visual landmarks kids and teens can engage with
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Covers a lot of highlights in one loop (castle, spa, historic squares, confectionery), so you get a solid feel for Gyula fast
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Fixed Monday/Friday times make it easy to slot into a weekend or short trip itinerary
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English-friendly vibe likely on a Tourinform‑organized walk, with minimal need for Hungarian beyond pleasantries
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Easy meet‑up: starts at the central Tourinform office, so navigation is straightforward
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Compared with walking tours in bigger European cities, it’s less crowded and more personal, often with a local expert guide
- Gyula isn’t a globally famous destination like Budapest or Prague, so friends back home may not recognize the place
Cons
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The tour is exterior‑only in winter, so you’ll miss interiors of the castle, museums, or the confectionery unless you return later
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Limited schedule (only Mon/Fri) can be awkward if you’re on a tight itinerary
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Reaching Gyula is a bit of a trek: it’s far from Budapest; trains/buses work but take time, and driving in winter may be dicey
