April Wanderings in Budapest – Following Full House Walks

We opened the month with a walk titled “Secrets, Stories, and Flavors on the Pest Riverside”, where we wandered from Fővám Square to Március 15 Square under the guidance of József Fias. In addition to the stories of the old trading city, gastronomic experiences awaited us: thanks to the hospitality of Tapas Fino and Hotel Vision Budapest, we enriched the program with tastings. Participants particularly enjoyed the stories related to the buildings along the riverside and their former inhabitants, as well as the unparalleled atmosphere of the Danube bank.

The next day, we visited Terézváros guided by Szilvia Péter on the walk titled "Secrets of the Pesti Broadway – factories, writers, and theater legends in Terézváros." Starting from Jókai Square, we explored the area around Liszt Ferenc Square and Nagymező Street, while the cultural and artistic past of the district came to life before us. We talked about the Valero family's silk factory, the history of the Music Academy, legendary artists, and the heyday of the "Pesti Broadway." The charming conclusion of the walk was provided by Café Zsivágó.

In mid-April, led by Andrea Selmeczi, we explored the secrets of Krisztinaváros. During the walk starting from Krisztina Square, we visited the Sándor Márai Cultural Center, where we talked about the author's connections to Buda, then we took a short coffee break at the Csészényi Café and Roastery. The stories of Roham Street, Pauler Street, the Tunnel area, and Horváth Garden provided a unique insight into the history of the neighborhood, while the participants could also discover the lesser-known side of Krisztinaváros. Towards the end of our walk, we visited the current exhibition at the TÉR-KÉP gallery, and we concluded the walk at the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk.

The month ended with the walk titled “Layers of the Jewish Quarter – History and Vibrancy in the Heart of the Downtown” led by Attila Kozák. Starting from Deák Square, we explored the area around Király Street, Gozsdu Courtyard, and Dob Street, while hearing about the unique encounter between the history of the historical Jewish Quarter and today’s urban life. To our great delight, during the walk we visited the Atlantisz Book Island, where participants could discover a true cultural gem, and during the program, the hospitality and refreshments from Cafe Vian made the shared experience even more memorable. We concluded our walk in Dob Street at the shop hosting Mittersisters leather bag-making workshops.

Thank you to all participants for joining us, and to our partners and hosts for their warm welcome! The sold-out programs have once again confirmed for us that there is a high demand for walks that bring the well-known and lesser-known stories of Budapest closer to those interested in the city.