The popularity of our walks is continuously growing - hundreds signed up in the fall as well.
This autumn, we once again welcomed those interested with exciting walks. We showcased different corners of our old and new streets, highlighting several unique and interesting businesses. We are grateful to the tour guides who enrich these adventures with their special knowledge and to the entrepreneurs who agree to introduce themselves and host the group. Additionally, we thank the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry for enabling the organization of these walks with their support.
But let's get started. In October, we began with two walks, one in Ferencváros and the other in the II district.
On October 10, the focus was on Tompa Street and Ferenc Square. The adventure started at the neo-Romanesque church of Saint Francis of Assisi. After crossing the Grand Boulevard, we looked at how an old industrial area became one of Budapest's trendiest meeting spots. We then walked down one of the greenest streets in the city center, Tompa Street, where stories and unique dining places await at every corner. We also visited Tompa 17 and Crafty Bar. Both places welcomed us with small catering and a chance to taste special offerings. From there, we headed to Ferenc Square, where an iconic place awaited: an artistic wine bistro with a special selection, the Künst Bistro.
On October 11, we visited Lövőház street. We started from Marcibányi square and our first stop was the wonderful Haris park, where we also received a local tour. Then we walked along the characteristic part of Lövőház street, where trendy cafés, cozy bistros, design shops, and small stores give off a Budapester vibe. Unfortunately, we did not have time to go into Replacc, but instead, Erdei Fagyizó Lövőház welcomed our team and we received generous tastings of their wonderful ice creams. We learned about their extraordinary story, from which we can affirm that everyone can achieve their dreams if they invest a lot of effort and time into making them come true. Many fateful coincidences led to the opening of their first Gyömrő store in 2021, after which they opened the Hajós street unit, then one in Vizafogó and in Lövőház street as well. Now this winter, you can find them in Budapest at Vizafogó, but all units will reopen next spring.
At the beginning of November, we continued our journey in the Water Town. The Water Town is a true time travel – one of Buda's oldest neighborhoods, where every era has left its mark. Here, even the footprint of a several thousand-year-old ancient woman tells a story, and the memories of Roman, Turkish, and royal times mix with urban legends. The Monastery Boutique Hotel fits well into this narrative, where we were warmly welcomed with small refreshing bites and a special guided tour. The 300-year-old baroque-style abbey building was renovated starting in 2016 based on the plans of the Kima studio, preserving certain elements of the original facility for heritage protection and conceptual reasons. There are a total of 47 rooms on two levels, designed with green on the ground floor, blue on the first floor, and red on the third floor. From there, we went to Corvin Square and visited the House of Traditions, which offers unique programs for visitors all year round.
The next day, the focus was on Liszt Ferenc Square. The tour started from Jókai Square, and we wandered over to Liszt Ferenc Square, peeked into the Music Academy, and finally slowed down at one of the iconic points of the square, where the past and present meet at the Cafe Vian Bistro. Thank you again for the kind hospitality, it’s always worth stopping by, whether for a celebration or just a simple lunch.
On November 21, we explored the section of Ráday Street beyond Kinizsi Street. We began our walk at the St. Francis of Assisi underground church, where we received a special guided tour thanks to Márton Simonkay. After visiting the church, we took a little stroll around Bakáts Square and then headed towards Ráday Street. It didn't take long to reach the MyChoccy Chocolate Factory, where we experienced some truly sweet moments. MyChoccy is a family business where two generations, with nearly 30 years of professional experience, create chocolates. Following and nurturing Belgian artisanal traditions, they prepare these delicacies based on family recipes, with lots of love and passion. In addition to respecting traditions, they also love to experiment—new flavors, special techniques, striking appearances, and groundbreaking solutions—so alongside traditional sweets, you can also find their continuously expanding offerings of contemporary creations. We also got to sample some of these.
On November 22, we concluded the 2025 walking tours at Rákóczi Square. Industry, commerce, transportation – three words that once defined and still define one of the most characteristic points of Józsefváros, Rákóczi Square. This time, we explored how the past and present meet here on a short but eventful walk. We visited the Rákóczi Market Hall, where we got a glimpse into its private areas, behind the scenes. Then we had the chance to taste the specialties of Matteo’s Budapest.
