Meet your host: Agnes Barath

Join Agnes, a native Hungarian, for an authentic culinary journey through Budapest. Experience her Culinary Market Tour at the iconic Central Market Hall — a guided tasting and cultural exploration that brings Hungarian food traditions to life. Then step into her welcoming kitchen for a hands-on Hungarian Cooking Class, where you’ll prepare classic dishes, learn local techniques, and share a delicious meal together.

Featured in USA Today, Fodor’s Travel, Viking River Cruises, and The Chef & The Dish.

Selected by WÜSTHOF for her signature Hungarian Goulash class — chosen for authenticity, craftsmanship and culinary excellence.

Collaborated with Jennifer Emilson of The Lemon Apron, sharing the warmth and depth of Hungarian flavors with a global audience.

As part of The Chef & The Dish global chef network, Agnes has been featured in numerous international magazines and TV segments as the face of authentic Hungarian cuisine.

Recognized internationally for curating refined, high-end culinary experiences that reveal the true soul of Hungary.

Trusted by discerning travelers worldwide for her grace, precision and insider perspective on Budapest’s food culture.

Celebrated within the Rick Steves travel community for offering one of Budapest’s most exclusive and heartfelt cultural encounters.

Choose your experience

Some of the best memories from Budapest happen around a table. Choose a market tour, a cooking class, or both, and experience Hungarian food culture in a way no restaurant can offer. Long after the sights begin to fade, it’s often the tastes, aromas, and shared moments we remember most. A favorite dish, the smell of paprika, the warmth of a kitchen, a conversation over lunch — these are the memories that stay with us long after we return home.