Budapest's Magical Christmas Markets
Overview
Experience the highlights of Budapest combined with the city’s most atmospheric Christmas markets on this festive 3-hour walking tour. Discover iconic landmarks, beautifully illuminated streets, and enjoy traditional Hungarian holiday treats along the way.
We begin our walk at the Kempinski Hotel and head to the famous Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, where each guest is welcomed with a cup of mulled wine or tea.
From here, we continue through Fashion Street and Erzsébet Square, then arrive at the Hungarian State Opera House. Here you will see the Christmas tree and step inside the elegant lobby.
From Nagymező Street, we take a short trolley ride to the Hungarian Parliament Building to admire one of Budapest’s most iconic landmarks in festive decoration.
Next, we walk through Liberty Square, where you will see a traditional Nativity scene, before heading to the final stop at St. Stephen’s Basilica Christmas Market. Here you’ll have time to enjoy sweet Hungarian specialties.
What's Included
- Snacks one chimney cake, or a slice of flodni
- Alcoholic beverages one mulled wine
- Public transportation ticket
- Dinner snacks and drinks not included in the tour
Meeting Location
Budapest
Erzsébet tér 7-8, 1051 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Budapest
Szent István tér 1, 1051 Hungary
What To Expect
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Fashion Street
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Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Snacks. one chimney cake, or a slice of flodni.
- Alcoholic beverages. one mulled wine.
- public transportation ticket.
- Dinner. snacks and drinks not included in the tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Budapest's Magical Christmas Markets is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Budapest’s Magical Christmas Markets will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacksone chimney cake, or a slice of flodni
- Alcoholic beveragesone mulled wine
- Public transportation ticket
- Dinnersnacks and drinks not included in the tour
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
