Budapest is always a good idea, especially during Christmas time. The Christmas markets may not be as well known as the ones in France, Germany or elsewhere, but they hold their own and are worth a visit. Having the beautiful buildings as backdrops to the Budapest Christmas Markets definitely makes the views worth it.
Below you will find the different Budapest Christmas Market dates along with other holiday activities you shouldn’t miss out on. Let me show you why Christmas in Budapest needs to be on your personal holiday bucket list!
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Christmas in Budapest
Christmas Market Walking Tour with Tastings
A walking tour of the best Budapest Christmas markets is a must especially if it includes food tastings. Get in the festive mood with this tour while learning about Hungary’s Yuletide traditions and enjoying local Christmas treats. The tour lasts 2 and a half hours and will be conducted in English. Enjoy the best of Christmas in Budapest with this guided tour.
Merry Photoshoot
The best way to remember your Christmas in Budapest is by having photographs of the experience. Keep the Christmas spirit alive with this photoshoot at Vörösmarty Square. You’ll receive your digital photos about 48 hours after your session has ended.
Book your Christmas in Budapest Photoshoot here!
Magical Christmas Tour
Become completely enchanted during this magical time of the year in the charming atmosphere in Heroes Square. Visit the local Christmas markets and hear Christmas stories and legends. This is a not to be missed activity!
Book your Magical Christmas Tour in Budapest!
Christmas Danube Dinner Cruise
Make your Christmas in Budapest visit even more unforgettable with a Christmas Danube dinner cruise. Onboard you’ll get a tasty meal and enjoy amazing views while celebrating the holidays. You’ll also experience a folklore dance show while onboard.
Sample Christmas Dinner Menu:
- Soup
- Goulash soup; vegetable cream soup
- Main Course
- Beef stew with home-made dumplings; roast chicken thighs with parsley potato; vegetable casserole; stuffed cabbage; vegetable couscous
- Dessert
- Somlói trifle; strudel selection; Beigli (traditional Hungarian Christmas cake with walnuts and poppy seeds)
Book your Christmas Danube Dinner Cruise!
New Year’s Eve Party Cruise
Continue your holiday celebrations by bringing in the New Year on the Danube river in Budapest. This New Year’s Eve Party Cruise includes food and a live show. Enjoy a freshly prepared 5 course gala dinner with live music and a folk dance show. You’ll have unlimited beer, wine, and prosecco throughout the night.
Book your New Year’s Eve Party Cruise today!
Budapest is a perfect location for the holidays and I know you’ll have an amazing time if you go. I haven’t spent Christmas there but have gone to multiple Christmas markets during the holiday season.
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