Pest side stories with a Historian

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

On this amazing 3-hour walking tour, discover the essence of Pest, the Eastern and younger side of Budapest. Learn about the history of Pest, about the different mentality of Pest and Buda residents, and receive an account of how is it to live there today. Your guide is not afraid to answer any question and enter any topic about Budapest and Hungary.

Explore the inner city of Budapest and visit various places including the Danube Promenade, the Art Nouveau splendor of Gresham Palace, the historic Academy of Sciences, the cobblestones of Zrínyi street, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Andrássy Street, Hungarian State Opera, and the Millenium Underground. Discover 1000 years of Hungarian history at Hero's Square.

What's Included

Subway ticket(s)
Entrance ticket to St. Stephen's Basilica
Young, well educated, enthusiastic, personal guide
Small group (max. 10 guests)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of the hotel, facing the Ferris wheel. In case of bad weather (snow / rain / very strong wind) we meet at the hotel lobby.

End point

The tour might end at another central point of Pest, close to the starting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Elizabeth Square

    Former market square, former Stalin square and bus station, now a young, party area with interesting statues and sites

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

    The largest church in Budapest. If the group is interested, we enter

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Heroes' Square

    Heroes' Square: a perfect spot for an introduction into more than 1100 years of Hungarian history. One of the main sites of the city.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Vajdahunyad Castle

    A lesser visited, very interesting site: a medieval looking castle that was built in 1896: get to know why and how!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Andrassy Avenue

    The pride of Budapestians, a UNESCO world heritage site since 2002

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Vorosmarty Square (Vorosmarty ter)

    Iconic central square, focusing on commerce, high-end products in the very heart of historical Pest

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The oldest underground on the European continent

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Budapest Explorers

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Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Underground Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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