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During this exclusive 4-hour architecture & cafés walking private tour you will learn about Art Nouveau times in Budapest, discover some of its main highlights and enjoy some charming places that are not usually seen by the average tourist.
The walking tour will start in the very center of the inner city and from there our guide will show you some buildings of the 5th District.
We will bring you to a classic cafe to give you an introduction to history, politics and urban development at the turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries and explain you how art nouveau and cafés fit into this. After, we will continue our tour through the inner city of Pest.
In the Jewish District, we will appreciate important buildings for different uses (private, hospitality, religious) and you will learn why this was the edge of the city and the importance of this art style to the community of Hungarian Jews.
We will head to the Andrássy avenue and you will discover first hand how the new avenue changed Budapest life becoming the vein of the new metropolis. This important avenue has several iconic Secession buildings to see.
If the weather is great we may visit also a rooftop bar with fantastic views over an Art Nouveau city highlight. Now the hotel obliges visitors to have at least a drink, so you will decide together with your guide if you want to go there. It will be a visit worth remembering.
The role of Coffehouses
This tour is informative and amusing because it mixes the historical/architectural views with an interesting explanation about the important role of coffee shops during the Art Nouveau era.
The decoration of the café places visited during the tour will transport you in time. In one of the coffee places they produce and sell very original and good confectionary, certainly an interesting discovery for those having a sweet tooth.
Let our passionate local guide bring the world of Alphonse Mucha and Prague’s artistic legacy to life, with stories and experiences carefully curated to align with your interests. This immersive full-day journey offers a personalized dive into the places, art, and historical influences that shaped Mucha’s life and work, as well as Prague’s cultural landscape. After booking, we’ll connect with you to discuss your preferences, ensuring that every detail of your day aligns with what excites you most about Mucha and Prague’s artistic heritage.
Each traveler’s interests are unique, and our full-day tour reflects this flexibility. Whether you’re captivated by Mucha’s iconic Art Nouveau masterpieces, Prague’s historic architecture, or the fascinating stories behind the city’s art scene, we’ll shape the day around these themes.
Additionally, we’re attentive to any specific requirements, such as mobility accommodations or special needs for traveling with children. Our goal is to provide you with an in-depth, authentic exploration of Prague’s rich art history, visiting hidden gems that many travelers overlook.
Throughout the day, we’ll keep the itinerary adaptable, adjusting to your pace and preferences. From weather shifts to a newfound interest in a particular piece or gallery, we’re here to make sure your journey through Mucha’s Prague is as unique as you are.
Your private guide will meet you in front of Barbot House, Vila Nova de Gaia. Alternatively, the tour can start at your hotel, apartment, or at your preferred spot if centrally located.
The experience concludes in front of the Parliament, or we can escort you to a nearby point of interest of your choice. During the private tour, our guide will be happy to offer recommendations for the rest of your day in Budapest.
Entrance fees to the museums or houses that may be visited during the tour.
This is a walking private tour and it is not required the use of public transport. If during the private tour you want to use a public transport like a taxi or bus, the fare is not included.
Food and drinks.
Languages – Most of our guests prefer private tours in English. If you require a tour in another language, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Unexpected Changes – Major events, health regulations, and weather conditions may affect the final itinerary of your private experience. Changes in opening hours for specific buildings, ongoing renovations, and guest interests may allow us to include additional sites in your itinerary, such as the Ráth György Villa, the Music Academy, the Geological Institute, the Schiffer Villa, the Róth Miksa Stained Glass Museum, and other noteworthy locations. Please note that the Budapest Museum of Applied Arts is currently undergoing renovations after five years of restoration, and the Bedő House is closed and no longer accessible for visits. We offer flexibility regarding cancellations or date changes, and we will provide detailed information with the quote sent.
Selection of guides – Knowledgeable of the city, each of them in various subjects, they all ensure an enriching experience that matches the interests of every guest. They will offer you fascinating insights into the cultural and historical contexts. To ensure you secure the expert guide best suited to your group’s profile, we encourage early bookings.
Not only Art Nouveau – A decade ago, we began offering exclusive Art Nouveau private tours. As time went on, our guests expressed interest in a wider range of experiences, leading us to expand our offerings. Today, we provide general city tours, arts and culture tours, and specialized experiences such as Jewish Budapest tours and our classical Great Plains one-day private tour, showcasing charming villages that feature hidden Art Nouveau gems.To enhance your experience, we also offer chauffeur services, hotel recommendations, and airport pickups. Additionally, we’ve introduced unique services based on our clients’ requests, including organizing business lunches in restaurants and private homes, locating filming sites, and home-hunting assistance.
On our city page, you can request any experience you envision, and we’ll be delighted to assist you.
Secession is the name for Art Nouveau in Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria and all the areas that until 1914 belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
In Budapest the Art Nouveau movement was more than just an art style because it provided a shared platform for both Christians and Jews to express their Hungarian identity (history and culture) within the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The new style was not accepted by the mainstream and the authorities for a long time but it satisfied the bourgeois Jews’ needs of group identification.
In the last quarter of the 19th century the city of Budapest reached almost a million people and more than doubled its number of buildings. Many of these buildings were built in Secession style, Hungarian Art Nouveau, and one of the main architects involved in these projects was Ödön Lechner, known as the Hungarian Gaudí. Other key architects of that time were Béla Lajta, Aladár Árkay and István Medgyaszay.
The foremost architect associated with this style is Ödön Lechner, and Hungary has submitted five of his masterpieces, including the Museum of Applied Arts, the Royal Postal Savings Bank and the Institute of Geology, for inclusion in Unesco’s World Heritage list.
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