About us

Co- Founder, Guide

Szia! :) My name is Daniel, and I've been a tour guide since 2011. I hold degrees in history and international relations. I was born and raised in Hungary and after having lived in 3 countries and guided groups in 19, I decided to settle down and focus on Budapest. I'm a proud husband and a father of 2. Besides managing Budapest Explorers I am also a political activist.

I aim to show you the real Budapest: from history and cultural background to the everyday lives of people: the good, the bad - and if you want to hear - the ugly. Get ready for an honest, in-depth experience of Budapest!

My hobbies include travelling, writing (check out our blog!), reading and watching movies.

Guide

Hello! My name is Gábor and I might be the person meeting you and showing you around in Budapest. I grew up in the countryside, in the southeast corner of Hungary, and nothing made my young self more excited than to pay a visit to the capital: Budapest. My mom being a geography teacher, I've always had my walls covered with colorful maps and pictures of legendary places to explore. (It runs in the family.)

And as soon as I got my diploma in human geography and tourism, I moved to the capital and I have become an explorer – I like to think of myself as one. And becoming a tour guide in 2015 made it possible for me to share my discoveries. Whether it’s sunny or rainy outside, I will be there by your side, exploring both the main and also the hidden parts of the Hungarian capital. I look forward to meeting you, getting to know you and showing you Budapest.

Maggie

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Hi there! My original name might be too difficult to pronounce and remember (Małgorzata / Gosia) so I usually go by Maggie. After having received my Masters diploma from archaeology, I chose Budapest as my new hometown: in 2011.

Since the beginning I’ve been fascinated with the sites, culture and history of the Hungarian capital.

Having become a licensed guide in Budapest and Hungary made it possible for me to share my passion and be able to reveal the gems of the city on and off the beaten path.

Besides guiding, my passions include traveling, photographing and managing my own and Budapest Explorers’s Instagram account. Looking forward to meeting you!

Noémi

Guide

Hi, my name is Noémi, and I am a tour guide in Budapest. Although I was born in Budapest, I have lived in several places in Hungary. I moved to Budapest to continue my studies and I have never regretted it since. Here you will find all the fun, cultural beauty and a really long history in one place.

I speak French as well as English. I've been a singer and an actor, but my theater ended up being the city of Budapest. I am happy to share with you the stories that I heard from my parents and grandparents as a child.

In case you can't find me here, I'm probably waiting at the airport to begin a new adventure.

Judit

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Hi there! My name is Judit, and I'm a tour guide in Budapest and Hungary since 2011. I was born in a small town, Hódmezővásárhely (good luck pronouncing it!), but I fell in love with the capital the moment I moved here.

I'm also a part-time Spanish teacher, so I do tours in English and Spanish as well, occasionally in Portuguese. I'm passionate about food, history, Art Nouveau, and nature, and I love showing you the big picture, how past and present are intertwined. I'm deeply interested in social and environmental issues. 

In my free time I dance flamenco, I do orienteering, I travel, hike, or cook. 

I can't wait to have you on my tour!

Gergely (Greg)

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My name is Gergely in Hungarian, but it's much easier if you just call me Greg! :)

I've born in the downtown of Buda in an intellectual family, and I have to admit that my family background and upbringing undoubtedly led to my present profession: tour guiding. I took the exam in 2006 and since then I'm active in the tourism biz either as a conventional tour guide in the city or an adventurous outdoor guide (hiking, canoeing, rafting, climbing etc.).

Beside my deep love and passion towards my hometown my "weakness" is definitely honesty so parallel all the useful information/knowledge I wish to share with you the true life of my nation as well, therefore I happily answer any kind of questions!


So let's walk together and explore the past and present of Hungary!

“Daniel was enthausiastic and knew everything about Hungarian history. He mixed fun anecdotes about his own family's past with contemporary political developments, making the tour very interesting and enjoyable. We would very much recommend everyone who is interested in Hungarian history - and especially the communist time - to take this tour..”

Robert, New York

Sarah, Canada

Alfred, Georgia

Ellie, Colorado

Away from mass tourism and large group sizes, we create a personal experience. With us, no time is lost. You can relax, have fun and immerse yourself fully in Budapest. You will not be herded around in a large group. You will not be on a large, uncomfortable tour bus.

Our team has only knowledgeable, enthusiastic, licensed guides with university degrees (history, international relations, law and, similar) and we are not afraid to use them. Our tours have been carefully designed and no 2 tours are the same.

You will experience history coming alive through personal stories and urban legends. You will learn about how we and other locals live. We will dig deeper and explore the history and the culture of Budapest so you will become more connected to this beautiful city.