Classic Walk in Budapest

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3 hours (approximately)
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A visit to the most famous monuments in the central area of the Hungarian capital: both in Pest and in Buda, on both sides of the Danube. The main attractions of the visit are St. Stephen's Basilica, the Parliament Building and the famous Buda Castle district.

While the tour is mostly on foot, we arrive at Buda Castle by public transport. Tickets for public transport are not included in the price.

The visit lasts 3 hours normally.

What's Included

Guided tour
Optional entry to Saint Stephen's Basilica, with skip-the-line ticket (closed on some holidays!)
Professional tour guide
Public transport tickets (4 EUR/person)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to Saint Stephen's Basilica, in front of California Coffee Company coffee shop.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    St. Stephen's Square

    You will see the attractive square in front of the Basilica.

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

    You will visit the most monumental religious building of the Hungarian capital with several statues and frescoes and the oldest human hand of the world: the mummified right hand of Saint Stephen the first Hungarian king (from 1038). The church is closed for tourists on Sundays because of the religious service.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hungarian Parliament Building

    The majestic Parliament building of Budapest built on the Danube bank in the late 19th Century offers one of the best photo location of the city.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Buda Castle

    You will take the public transport to visit the famous Buda Castle: first we will explore the panoramic terrace of the Royal Palace with the most beautiful view of the city.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Fountain of King Matthias

    See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Sandor Palace

    Then we will move from the castle of Buda to the palace of the president with the guards in historical uniforms.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Matthias Church

    Our tour ends at the beautiful Matthias Church built in the Middle Ages in Gothic style. (The visit inside is also possible after the tour, but it requires an entrance ticket which costs 4 EUR / person to be paid separately.)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Fisherman's Bastion

    As a next stop on the tour you will have the chance to admire one of the most beautiful and fascinating places in Budapest, the Fishermen's Bastion with the famous panorama over the river Danube and the Hungarian Parliament building.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Italiano a Budapest

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