Buda Castle Walk with Matthias Church Entry

4.8
(168 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get a historical overview of the Buda Castle District, walk through the small cobblestone streets and squares with a professional local guide. You'll get a feel for its medieval aspects from the first stone laid to the present day use. Your guide will lead you through the Castle area and its historical points, occupations and roles it played throughout the Hungarian history. We'll also show you around inside the Matthias Church and tell its stories and legends. Enjoy the magnificent view over the city from Fisherman’s Bastion.

During this tour, you will see the major sights including Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, Disz Square, Holy Trinity Square, Hess Andras Square, Buda Tower

What's Included

Licensed English speaking guide
Skip the line entry and guided tour in Matthias Church
Pick-up and drop-off
Food and drink
Gratuity (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Holy Trinity Column is in the middle of the square. Your guide will wait for you in front of the column at the stairs.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Holy Trinity Column

    The tour starts at the column and your guide will have a short introduction at the beginning of the tour

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Fisherman's Bastion

    Guests can enjoy the panorama from the Castle Hill over the city and the Danube, Parliament, Margaret Island

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Statue of St Stephen

    The guide will introduce the brief history of Hungary at the statue of the state founder St Stephen

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Matthias Church

    The tour will show you the historical church inside and your guide will give a detailed description.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Becsi Kapu Square

    The guests can see one of the main gates of the Castle area

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

    Guide will explain the story of the church from the middle ages

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Arpad Toth Promenade (Setany)

    Peaceful promenade offers a relaxed walk to Disz Square with beautiful view over the Taban district and Buda Hills

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Disz Square (Pass by)

    Of of the entrances of the Castle area

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Learn about the story of the funicular and the Castle Tunnel

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Sandor Palace

    The guide will introduce the Hungarian Presidential Palace

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Buda Castle

    The Palace area is open and guests can enter the inner courtyard. Today the complex houses several museums.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Varhegy

    The guest can marvel at the old cobble stoned streets along the Castle area.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear modest clothing (covering the shoulders and thighs) when visiting the church. Male visitors are requested to enter with a bare head
  • Diplomatic receptions in the Castle District can alter the tour route any time of the year.
  • This tour involves two hours of continuous walking on cobblestone streets, stairs, and slippery surfaces, making it unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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