Budapest Art Nouveau Walking Tour with Historian Guide

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.

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Stop At: Gresham Palace, Szechenyi Istvan ter 5-6, Budapest 1051 Hungary

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Postatakarek Bank, Hold utca 4., Budapest 1054 Hungary

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Thonet House, Vaci utca 11.a, Budapest 1052 Hungary

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.


Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: House of Hungarian Art Nouveau, Honved u 3, Budapest 1054 Hungary

A coffee house and small museum with a brilliant art nouveau facade, where we explore the common motifs of Hungarian Secessionism.

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Kazinczy Street Synagogue, VII. Kazinczy Street 29-31, Budapest 1075 Hungary

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.

Duration: 25 minutes