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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
Meeting and pickup
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.
Tour concludes at the Royal Palace area, near the Funicular
Itinerary
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1Holy 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 -
2Fisherman'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 -
3Statue 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 -
4Matthias Church
The tour will show you the historical church inside and your guide will give a detailed description.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Becsi Kapu Square
The guests can see one of the main gates of the Castle area
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
Guide will explain the story of the church from the middle ages
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Arpad 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 -
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Learn about the story of the funicular and the Castle Tunnel
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Buda Castle
The Palace area is open and guests can enter the inner courtyard. Today the complex houses several museums.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Turul Bird Statue (Pass by)
The huge statue of the mythical eagle of the ancient Hungarians facing the Danube from the Castle Hill
Admission ticket free -
10Buda Hill Funicular
See the Castle Hill Funicular in operation and enjoy views of the Chain Bridge from the city walls
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Sandor Palace (Pass by)
Pass the Presidental Palace of Hungary and the diplomatic residence of the prime minister
Admission ticket free -
11Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue
From the terrace of the Royal Palace you can enjoy a spectacular view over the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Fountain of King Matthias
Discover the legend of King Matthias and Szep Ilonka at the Matthias Fountain in the Palace courtyards
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Varhegy (Pass by)
Your tour ends in the courtyards of the Royal Palace.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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 2 hours of walking covering about 4 km / 2.5 miles with stairs, cobblestones and slippery surfaces
- Tour goes in all weather con, please dress appropriately
- Solo travelers are welcome, discover Budapest alongside fellow travelers.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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