Budapest Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Hours, Prices & Map

Q: When do the Budapest Christmas markets open in 2026?

Advent Bazilika and Vörösmarty Classic Xmas opened on 13 November 2026. Budavári Advent on Castle Hill and Advent Óbudán open on 27 November.

Q: When do the Budapest Christmas markets close?

Advent Óbudán closes on 23 December, Vörösmarty tér on 31 December (craft stalls on 28 December), Advent Bazilika on 1 January 2027 and Budavári Advent on 3 January 2027.

Q: Are the Budapest Christmas markets open on Christmas Day?

Yes, two of them. On 25 December Advent Bazilika is open 11:00–20:00 and Vörösmarty tér 12:00–18:00. Óbuda is closed, and the Castle fair has not published hours for that day.

Q: Which Christmas market in Budapest is the best?

For most visitors Advent Bazilika: the longest hours, a 3D light show on the Basilica every half hour from 17:30, and it is open on every holiday. Vörösmarty tér, 9 minutes away, is better for crafts.

Q: How much is mulled wine at the Budapest Christmas market in 2026?

1,500 Ft at the two central markets, according to the organisers. A plain lángos is 2,400 Ft and each main kitchen at Advent Bazilika keeps one dish at 1,600 Ft.

Q: Are the Budapest Christmas markets free?

Yes. All four markets in this guide are free to enter. The ice rink in Óbuda is free too.

Q: Is there an ice rink at a Budapest Christmas market in 2026?

Yes, at Advent Óbudán on Fő tér: free to use from 27 November to 31 January. The 2026 Advent Bazilika website lists no rink.

2026	Advent Bazilika	Vörösmarty Classic Xmas	Budavári Advent	Advent Óbudán
Where	Szent István tér (V. district)	Vörösmarty tér (V. district)	Szentháromság tér (I. district)	Fő tér (III. district)
Dates	13 Nov to 1 Jan 2027	13 Nov to 31 Dec	27 Nov to 3 Jan 2027	27 Nov to 23 Dec
Normal hours	Mon to Thu 11:00–22:00 · Fri and Sat 11:00–23:00 · Sun 11:00–22:00	Mon to Thu 11:00–21:00 · Fri and Sat 11:00–22:00 · Sun 11:00–21:00	Daily 09:00–20:00	Mon to Thu 14:00–21:00 · Fri 14:00–22:00 · Sat 10:00–22:00 · Sun 10:00–21:00
24 Dec	11:00–15:00	10:00–14:00	09:00–12:00	Closed
25 Dec	11:00–20:00	12:00–18:00	Not listed	Closed
26 Dec	11:00–20:00	12:00–18:00	Not listed	Closed
31 Dec	11:00–03:00	11:00–03:00	Not listed	Closed
1 Jan	11:00–18:00	Closed	12:00–20:00	Closed
Lights & show	3D projection on the facade, daily from 17:30, every 30 min	Big tree and festive lights; no projection listed	Lights switched on at the opening, 27 Nov 16:00	Festive lights on Fő tér
Ice rink	None listed for 2026	None (free mini train instead)	None	Free, 27 Nov to 31 Jan
Food prices 2026	Mulled wine 1,500 Ft · plain lángos 2,400 Ft · one 1,600 Ft dish per kitchen	Mulled wine 1,500 Ft · lángos with cheese 3,200 Ft · goulash in bread 5,700 Ft	Not published	Not published; one-off discount in the district app for residents
Crowds	Busiest, above all Fri and Sat evenings	Very busy evenings and weekends	Smaller; tour groups by day	Mostly locals; busiest on weekends
Getting there	M3 Arany János utca · Deák Ferenc tér · bus 9, trolleybus 72	M1 Vörösmarty tér · Deák Ferenc tér	Bus 16 from Deák Ferenc tér · Budavári Sikló	HÉV H5 to Szentlélek tér
Step-free access	Flat, paved square	Flat square; M1 stations have stairs only	Cobbles; take the bus instead of the steep walk	Flat, cobbled square

From / to	Szent István tér	Vörösmarty tér	Szentháromság tér	Fő tér
Szent István tér	–	🚶 9 min (0.7 km)	🚶 24 min (1.9 km) or bus 16; add the climb	🚇 M2 + HÉV H5, about 25 min
Vörösmarty tér	🚶 9 min (0.7 km)	–	🚶 22 min (1.8 km) or bus 16; add the climb	🚇 M2 + HÉV H5, about 25 min
Szentháromság tér	🚶 24 min (1.9 km) or bus 16; add the climb	🚶 22 min (1.8 km) or bus 16; add the climb	–	🚇 Bus 16 + HÉV H5, about 25 min
Fő tér	🚇 M2 + HÉV H5, about 25 min	🚇 M2 + HÉV H5, about 25 min	🚇 Bus 16 + HÉV H5, about 25 min	–

Detailed Breakdown: 7 Christmas Market Tours & Cruises

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🏆 #1 Best Guided Market Tour

Budapest Urban Walks • ⏱️ 2.5 Hours • Hungarian State Opera

Christmas Market Guided Walking Tour With Tastings

4.9(8)

5.0(15)

From €90

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Pros:

Top reviews: 4.9 out of 5 on GetYourGuide (8 reviews) and 5.0 on Viator (15 reviews).
Tastings included: Chimney cake, mulled wine, marzipan and coffee are all in the price.
Coffee house finish: Guests single out the last stop at a historic café and its hot chocolate.

Cons:

Price: €90 per person; one 2024 guest called it a bit overpriced for what they got.
Few reviews: 23 reviews across two sites is a small sample.

Summary & Review Overview ▾

❓ Is food included on the Budapest Christmas market tour?
💡 Yes. The listing includes chimney cake, mulled wine, marzipan and a coffee at a historic coffee house. Anything else you buy at the stalls is extra.

Budapest Urban Walks runs this 2.5-hour guided walk through the Christmas market, built around Hungarian Christmas customs, which, as the listing puts it, mainly revolve around food.

The price covers four tastings: chimney cake, mulled wine, marzipan and coffee at a historic coffee house. Reviews are few but warm: 4.9 out of 5 on GetYourGuide and 5.0 on Viator.

What guests say

“We were able to taste some of the traditional Christmas market treats and learned more about the culture of this beautiful country. We especially enjoyed the cafe stop at the end!”
Eta, Australia · GetYourGuide · January 2025

“Great tour and tastings, had a wonderful time walking through the markets and getting some history lessons on Budapest and Hungary as a whole.”
Arthur, United States · GetYourGuide · November 2024

“Our guide, Adam, was very knowledgeable and really kind. I think that was a bit overpriced for what we got.”
Traveller, Ireland · GetYourGuide · December 2024

How to Get There

📍 Meeting point: Hungarian State Opera, Andrássy út 22
🚇 M1 to Opera; the Basilica market is about 8 minutes' walk from there.

Live Availability for December 2026

From €90 per person

Christmas Market Tour With Tastings

Free cancellation up to 24h beforeMeeting point: Hungarian State OperaDuration: 2.5 Hours

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What the Listing Shows Listing Walkthrough ▾

At the Basilica

Christmas market stalls in front of St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest

The listing photos show the stalls in front of St Stephen's Basilica, where the walk spends most of its time.

Chimney Cake

Chimney cake turning over charcoal is one of the four tastings.

Coffee House Stop

The walk ends with a coffee at a historic coffee house.

Quick Facts: Verified Listing Specs

Opera

Duration

2.5 hours

Price

From €90 per person

December 2026

Every day 1 to 31 Dec open on the calendar (checked 15 Nov 2026)

Included

Guide, chimney cake, mulled wine, marzipan, coffee at a historic coffee house

Meeting Point

In front of the Hungarian State Opera

Cancellation

Free up to 24 hours before; reserve now, pay later

✓ Tastings Included ✓ Wheelchair Accessible ✓ Private Option ✕ Few Reviews

🥨 #2 Private Market Walk

Living Local Hungary • ⏱️ 2.5 Hours • Károly krt. 1