Take a personalized tour that travels back in time to the heyday of Pest in the late 1890s and early 20th century. Enjoy a 3-hour introduction to and exploration of the Art Nouveau buildings in Budapest, and visit some additional hidden treasures.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, German
Pickup included: Your guide will meet you at your accommodation in Budapest. From there, you will make your way to the first stop together. Please inform the local partner where you would like to be picked up.
Private group

Highlights

Discover the great historic decades of Budapest
Learn why Art Nouveau was so important in Budapest and how it affected the city
Gain a greater understanding of Hungarian and Budapest history and culture

Full description

Enjoy a 3-hour tour of Budapest that explores the Art Nouveau movement and how it affected the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Whether you are interested in architecture, a history buff, or just looking to learn about Budapest in a unique way, this tour has a little bit of something for everyone. On this tour, learn why the facade of most late 19th-century buildings are so decorative and find out why there are no skyscrapers in Budapest. Discover why Art Nouveau is called Secession (szecesszió) in Hungarian, and how Hungarian folk motifs were built into the Art Nouveau designs. Hear about the ways in which Art Nouveau revolutionized architecture, what beehives symbolize on Budapest's public buildings, and hear fascinating tales about the architects behind these buildings.

Includes

Notebooks
Pens
Printed material

Food and drink
Transportation

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 9 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.8/5

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A magical tour and Miklos personalized our experience.

Miklos was our guide. He brought his historical knowledge and excellent skills in engaging us in the tour. We would not easily have found some of the gems we were shown nor would we have appreciated the details in the same way without Miklos stories. I highly recommend the various cultural experiences he offers. Even in a heat wave! Thank you.

June 21, 2013

Nice tour and nice guide, unfortunately no real focus on Art Nouveau.

July 9, 2019

I learned more in these 3 hours than I did in many previous visits.

Miklos is so knowledgable about all aspects of Hungarian and world history. As a teacher, he knows how to expertly stimulate your mind and see beyond just the facades of the buildings.

June 27, 2019

Art Nouveau in Budapest: 3-Hour Private Tour

Art Nouveau in Budapest: 3-Hour Private Tour

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A magical tour and Miklos personalized our experience.

I learned more in these 3 hours than I did in many previous visits.