Sweet Tastes of Budapest's Golden Age

4.86 (7 ratings)
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Step into Budapest's golden age, where architectural marvels and fascinating historical facts bring the city to life. This era-specific game immerses you in the late 1800s and early 1900s, uniquely exploring a vibrant, transformative time. Discover hidden gems, learn about iconic landmarks, get a glimpse into the nightlife, and uncover the stories that shaped the city. Ready to dive into the past and experience Budapest like never before? Your adventure awaits!

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Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English

Highlights

  • Royal Orfeum (Madách Theatre today), starring Pepi Littmann, a drag king Yiddish vaudeville singer.

  • Market halls typical to the late 1800s.

  • A vocational school straight out of Gotham.

  • Iconic Hungarian desserts in a historical café.

  • Peek behind the curtains of Budapest's nightlife at the turn of the century.

Storyline

Budapest, 1913 – an age of electric lights and horse-drawn carriages, of opulent cafés and nightlife. 

A young man steps onto the platform at Nyugati Station, the iron ribs of Eiffel’s grand design arching above him. The city hums with promise, just as his sister, Ida, described in her letters. 
Through melodies in midnight salons, she paved his path to the study of flesh and bone. Now, with gratitude in his heart and wonder in his eyes, he embarks on a quest – to see, to savor, and to surprise.

Experience's route

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Starting point Royal Orfeum (Madách theatre)
Budapest, Erzsébet krt. 29-33, 1073 Hungary
Finish point Vigadó Concert Hall
Budapest, Vigadó tér 2, 1051 Hungary

Places you will visit

14

It will take you

177-207 mins

You will walk

6040 steps

Total distance

4.6 km

  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Fun to do as a couple
  • The Market Hall is closed on Sunday!
  • We recommend not playing at night
  • No attractions ticket(s) required
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Ratings and Reviews

4.86

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Questolino

12 Apr 2025

Xabi

05 Apr 2025
Fantastic tour of the city. It made me realize details that I would certainly gloss over and know about a bit more about the history of the city

Janek

30 Mar 2025
This was a picturesque, longer walk through various neighbourhoods in Budapest - including less touristy places. The story and the sounds definitely added to the experience. ✨

Márton Skach

30 Mar 2025
Lots of little interesting facts about the city and a great, cohesive story about a very specific era. Enioyed it a lot!

Robi

30 Mar 2025

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