Private Tour: Budapest Castle District and Medieval Hungary with Local Expert

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  During this 2.5-hour tour you will see the main sights and monuments of the area, including the Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, the area of the Dissertation, the square of the Holy Trinity square, Hess Andras and Fisherman's Bastion.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Buda Castle

  The first our stop is Buda Castle. This private walking tour gives you an idea about the fascinating history of the district of Buda Castle, from the medieval days to the present day. Your guide will tell you how was originally designed the castle hill, and how the area was used by many different cultures for centuries. Buda Castle and the Castle District Budapest is a historical part of Buda Side in Budapest. This castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the best places to visit in the Hungarian capital.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Fisherman's Bastion

  The second stop is the Fisherman's Bastion which is situated in Buda castle. Walking through the fortification system, you will find yourself in a romantic world. The openwork arcade gallery, numerous arches, columns, narrow loopholes, carved balustrade, stairwells, sculptures and terraces with open platforms are pleasing

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Matthias Church

  The third stop is Matthias Church. You will have the opportunity to admire its interior. The majestic Catholic Cathedral of St. Matiash is an architectural gem of the old Buda. One of the finest masterpieces of Gothic architecture is named in honor of the king of Hungary, Hunyadi Matyas, which was enumerated by the Church to sainthood. You will be impressed by the abundance of Gothic elements of the Church of St. Matiyash. Striking in their elegance white stone walls of the building, decorated with high windows, delicate moldings, and exposed vertical edges, ascend up the many spires, pinnacles and towers. In the middle ages a sanctuary was repeatedly destroyed and restored again. Beautiful iconic building gained its current modern form after extensive reconstruction in the late nineteenth century.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5

  ● Next stop is Buda Hill Funicular, it is the cliff railway, which works perfectly, running from the Chain Bridge to the top of Castle Hill, near Buda Castle. The ticket is not included. The best way to get to the top of Castle Hill is by taking the Funicular and then walking back down.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Holy Trinity Column

  It’s time to head to Holy Trinity Column. The plague column of Budapest or the column of the Holy Trinity is located on the square of the same name, near Budai fortress, the Fisherman's bastion and the church of St. Matthias.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Sandor Palace

  Then you will stop at Sandor Palace. It is located in the Budai Fortress, was built in 1806 according to the project of architect Mihai Pollak for Count Vincent Sandor. Now it is the official residence of the President of Hungary.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Fountain of King Matthias

  And the last stop is Fountain of King Matthias. A masterpiece of neo-Baroque fountain "the Hunt of king Matthias" created by the sculptor Aleichem of Stroble and architect Aleichem by Hausmann in the years 1899-1904. It adorns the wall of the Royal Palace and is located near the Northern facade of the former Royal chapel Zsigmond.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may be denied entry if you ignore the dress requirements

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