Tours/Budapest/Budapest Art Nouveau Walking Tour
Viator · group up to 8 pax

Budapest Art Nouveau Walking Tour

4.9(18)Budapest1 hour
VIATOR4.7(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(15)

Description

In the company of a historian, discover Budapest’s most beautiful art nouveau landmarks on this 3-hour, small-group walking tour. Popular from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, the art nouveau aesthetic is distinctive for its colorful, highly decorative, nature-inspired designs. Today, Budapest offers some of the best examples of art nouveau buildings and landmarks in the world.

Tour Options

Start Times

Itinerary

20 min

Admire the facades and interior designs of the glorious Gresham Palace, once an office space and series of luxury apartments, and today Budapest’s most luxurious hotel.

20 min

Discover the flamboyant Royal Postal Savings Bank, designed by Ödön Lechner, also known as the Gaudi of Hungary, and discuss the interior design elements of the entrance hall.

20 min

Consider the use of tiles in facades that Hungarian Art Nouveau became famous for, as we pause at Thonet House, thanks to innovations by the famous Zsolnay porcelain and ceramics factory in Pécs, a town in the south of Hungary.

Admission not included25 min

We conclude at the fascinating orthodox Kazinczy Street Synagogue, decorated in Art Nouveau style. Except on Saturdays, we enjoy a visit to the synagogue's interior.

Highlights

Historian guide

What's included

Included
Historian guide
Not included
Public transportation passes
Food and drinks
Additional cost if this site is open on the day of your tour: Orthodox Synagogue on Kazinczy street

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Expect a moderate amount of walking: comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Maximum group size of eight people

Reviews(18)

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M6173BFmiriamt
April 21, 2026
One of our Trip's Highlights

It was an amazing tour that was one of our favorite things in our 3 day trip to Budapest. We're not trained in architecture, but it was super easy to follow. We learned how to spot the Art Nouveau Style. So after the tour, we couldn't stop looking at facades looking for the typical characteristics. Our guide was super nice and also knew plenty, also about other historical events and places we walked past. Thanks a lot!

Operator response

Thank you for the wonderful review. We're so pleased you enjoyed it. Hoping to see you on another Insight Cities tour in Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna, or Salzburg. Safe travels!

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Dream726588
January 8, 2025
We learned so much!

There is so much to see when visiting the extraordinary city of Budapest. Our tour helped us to better understand the history and architecture of the region. Our tour guide was delightful and very knowledgeable. She was prompt and provided us with an amazing overview of the art nouveau movement. We were able to see and experience so many buildings and neighborhoods during our tour. Would highly recommend.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to review. We're proud to work with such terrific guides. Hope to see you again on Insight Cities tours in Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg. Please tell your friends!

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LarsErik_N
November 19, 2024
A beautiful walk in Budapest

It was a beautiful walk around Budapest with a guide who knew so much about the history and architecture. It was a really good and highly recommended experience.

Operator response

Thank you for the wonderful review. We're so pleased you enjoyed it. Hoping to see you on another Insight Cities tour in Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna, or Salzburg. Safe travels!

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Stephen L
June 4, 2024
More than a tour

Zsuzsa was so bright and knowledgeable. We talked about history, art, architecture, language and politics. Our trip to Budapest would not have been the same without this very special 3 hours we spent together. We saw layers of history and atmosphere that were hidden in plain site. It was so much more than just a tour of buildings. We can't recommend this experience highly enough.

Operator response

Thank you for your review. We're so glad you had an excellent time with Zsuzsa. Hope to see you on another Insight Cities tour in any of our cities - Berlin, Budapest, Prague, Vienna, or Salzburg.

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Deluca R
April 19, 2024
Art nouveau in Budapest

Anna was kind and friendly and that is count very much , second she knew very well the history of Budapest and actually the history of the other countries too . She made this 3 hour very confortable and very interesting stories about buildings in Budapest with details . I really enjoyed guide like her . From beginning until the end at list for me was breathtaking and interesting , well obviously I am art lover so I tried to catch and learn new things . I appreciate her and I will suggest everyone take this tour . I want just add , art de nouveau is not for everyone who just want turn around city . You need to be art lover . You need love of architecture , I do. Thanks again to Anna .

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you had a wonderful tour with Anna. We hope to see you again on another one of our tours!

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471maggieo
August 20, 2023
Fascinating tours

I booked back to back tours - this one and Communist Budapest - with Kata as my guide. What a fabulous guide Kata is. She basically spoke for about seven hours straight - Kata was engaging, all of it was interesting, she never seemed to tire and I think I would have happily kept listening to her for the remainder of my time in Budapest. Very impressed.

Operator response

Once again, thank you -- the feedback is so helpful for guides & fellow travellers. Kata just never disappoints. We're glad we managed to arrange both of your tours to be with her. Thank you, and safe travels! Elizabet

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F7040TMsarahs
May 12, 2023
Engaging tour of hidden gems in Budapest

We really enjoyed our tour with our guide, Kata! She was so knowledgeable about the architecture and history in Budapest. We really liked this tour because we got off of the beaten path and found some incredible architecture hidden in buildings we never would have seen on our own. Worth every penny!

Operator response

We're pleased you found this tour worth your while. Thank you so much for leaving a review!

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236eda
April 11, 2023
Peacocks, sunflowers and Miss Arizona - A super snapshot of Art Nouveau in Budapest

Kata gave us a wonderful tour of the city. From the worker bees and the bee hives to the carnations, roses, forget-me-nots and tulips she had a fabulous depth of knowledge about the history of the city, the architects, designers and all the wonderful buildings we saw. She was so generous with her time and gave us good advice and tips on other places to visit. We highly recommend this tour. Thanks again Kata

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Kathy G
September 14, 2022
Highest recommendation

Insight Cities is the best. My guide Kata's love of the topic just shone. She was so incredibly informative. And not just about art and architecture. She shared information about the city of Budapest, history, and politics. I had a great time and didn't want the tour to end.

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V1901ZEnadineg
March 31, 2022
An architecture tour to remember

We love architecture and took the Budapest Art Nouveau tour to get an in-depth look at some graet urban palaces. The tour was an absolute highlight of our trip to Europe. Just a dream to see the outside and the inside of the Postal Bank and Greshem Palace with a warm and informative guide like Kata. The biggest surprise to us was Budapest's stunning synagogue in art nouveau. I can only recommend it!

Operator response

Thanks for the warm review. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour! Hope to see you again on Insight Cities tours in Budapest, Vienna, Berlin, Prague & Salzburg. Have a great spring.

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