BUDAPEST MUSIC TOURS

Music Walks in Budapest 

BUDAPEST MUSIC TOURS

Music Walks in Budapest 

PRELUDE TOUR

The Classical Music Heritage

Explore how the greatest figures of the Hungarian and international classical music scene, such as Liszt, Solti, Bartók, Lehár, Brahms, Mahler, Debussy, etc. are connected to central Budapest. Listen to the numerous stories, know more about the cultural history of central Budapest through the city’s classical music heritage. Let us walk together through the heart of Budapest while discovering places with hidden classical music treasures!

GYPSY CULTURE TOUR

The Music of Romani people

Romani or gypsy people form the largest ethnic minority in Europe. Music is an unquestionable part of the precious Romani culture. Genuine gypsy music has always been a great inspiration for classical music composers, such as Liszt or Brahms, and enchanted artists and dignities. The Gypsy Culture Tour is intended to give you an insight into the past and living traditions of gypsy musicians in their own neighbourhood in Budapest (District 8) with the guidance of UCCU, a local Romani civil organisation.

Did you know?

“I think of Vienna and Budapest as a central place for classical music” (Thomas Adès on BBC)

Did you know?

Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály said: There is no complete spiritual life without music, for the human soul has regions which can only be illuminated by music.

Did you know?

The Liszt Academy of Music Budapest is the only institute in the world which was established by Liszt himself. He was the founding President in 1875 and led the piano artists’ training programme until his death in 1886.

Did you know?

What Tom is playing in the famous Oscar winning (1946) cartoon “The Cat Concerto” is indeed Hungarian Rhapsody No.2. by the Hungarian composer Liszt.

Did you know?

A miniature funny sculpture of Liszt welcomes the passengers in the terminal of the Liszt Ferenc International Airport in Budapest, one of the Kolodko sculptures.

A new way of discovering Budapest

Budapest Music Tours offers a unique, enlightening, and highly enjoyable way to get closer to the rich classical and gypsy music treasure of Budapest, one of the most culturally important European metropolises.

By joining our walking tours you will discover the spots related to the musical heritage through stories, legends, secrets, titbits of information.

Why Budapest?

Stunningly beautiful Budapest is a fascinating blend of cultures and styles.
It offers a rich heritage, a multicultural ambiance, impressive architecture, vibrant cultural activities, and a scrumptious gastronomy scene.
Certainly a highlight of any visit to Central Europe.

Why Budapest is the city of music?

It played a key role in the life of Liszt, Bartók, Mahler, Solti, Brahms and Kodály. The only music conservatory that was established by Liszt himself is in Budapest. It presents an unbelievably rich concert life and has one of the most beautiful art-nouveau concert halls in the world. The gypsy music is a living tradition in the city. The Budapest Wagner Days and a new, spectacular, multiple award-winning modern building, The House of Music attract thousands of visitors. 

Be impressed by the surprising and rich musical heritage of Budapest