Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Budapest’s Castle District is a 1.5 kilometer-long neighborhood perched at the top of a hill rising from the Danube riverbank. It’s a neighborhood with a timeless atmosphere, surrounded by walls, and with plenty of places to stop and admire the spectacular views of the city below. This tour is an exploration of one of the oldest sections of the city, which is full of history, fascinating stories, and charming architecture, as well as the scars from dozens of sieges and battles. Once you pass the tour buses clustered in a few spots, this is a quiet car-free neighborhood of winding cobblestoned streets, baroque and gothic facades, colorful old stucco houses, and a few of Budapest’s most prominent buildings and monuments. This tour will showcase not only the important sites—such as the eclectic Matthias Church with its colorful tiled roof and brightly colored interior, the Royal Palace complex, and the Fisherman’s Bastion—but also the secret spots hidden in the side streets.
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Coffee break during the tour (one coffee/drink included)
Many stops for photos and questions
English-speaking, experienced local guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Entrance to the museums
Departure Point
Budapest, Clark Ádám tér, 1013 Hungary
Meet your guide on the Buda side of the Chain Bridge (Lánchíd) at Clark Ádám tér (square), next to the "Zero Kilometer Statue." Look for this giant stone statue of a zero (this is the point from where all distances in Hungary are measured) across the street from the entrance to the funicular.
Halaszbastya, Budapest, Hungary The streets follow the shape of the hill, and have seen plenty of action since the mid-13th century when the first royal residence was built here. Your guide will discuss the periods of history which influenced this neighborhood, with a special emphasis on the Jewish population which once lived here, the Hungarian royalty, and the Habsburg empire. 10 minutes
Matthias Church, Budapest, Hungary You’ll learn about the heroes and villains of World War Two who left their mark here, and the brutal siege of Budapest in which the neighborhood was demolished when the German and Russian armies met on these streets. Buda became an important European city in the 15th century, a melting pot of nations. 20 minutes
National Szechenyi Library, Budapest, Hungary You’ll hear about how the establishment of the Royal Court sparked the beginning of a long golden age—even though no royals ever resided here. The palace and the neighborhood have been destroyed and rebuilt many times over during the course of their history, with each period, particularly the re-building after World War Two (when there was such extensive damage), leaving a different mark on the current appearance of the place. 10 minutes
Castle Garden, Budapest, Hungary These days the Hungarian president is lucky enough to be able to call this neighborhood home, along with a few hundred regular citizens living in the hundreds of years old buildings. Join us to learn all about this area which has witnessed so much history. 10 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is available year-round
This is a small-group tour (minimum of 2 guests and maximum of 8 guests)
For larger groups please choose the "Group Tour (min. 8 pers.)" option when booking
If you would like a private tour (which can be customized), please choose the "Private Tour" option when booking
Three-hour tour (if you have someplace to be afterwards, please let your guide know at the beginning of the tour as it can stretch on for more than three hours if you are not in a rush...)
This is a walking tour, so be prepared (with comfortable shoes) to spend lots of time on your feet! Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Minimum numbers of 2 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
ina g
15 Aug 2021
Walling through the castle is obviously a must do while on the Buda side. Spectacular building and fluntsins, gorgeous views of the city. Make sure you explore the whole Buda neiborhood
857anujm
29 May 2019
WE had a very good and knowledgable guide. (From get a guide). She patiently explained the significance and history behind the places that we visited. Made the tour instructive and interesting. Thank you!!
Dbora_F
22 Feb 2018
Castelo de Buda tive um pequeno problema que na hora da compra não tinha informação falando qual era horário do passeio,chegando no exterior ligamos não conseguimos falar com ninguém na segunda tentativa pedimos para hotel entrar em contato também não conseguimos contato,fomos conseguir na terceira tentativa falar com alguém que soubesse essa informação do horário.
This tour in
Budapest
is organized by
Taste Hungary
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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