Pest District of Budapest: Private Walking Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Budapest is really two cities, Buda and Pest, combined. The Pest district lies on the eastern bank of the Danube River and is famous for its vibrant atmosphere, Jewish community and history, and stunning mix of architectural styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau. Your private guide will show you all the most important highlights of the district on your private walking tour.

Learn all about the Jewish community, as you step inside the Great Synagogue, a statuesque landmark that ranks amongst the world’s largest places of worship for the Jewish faith and was consecrated in the city in 1859. Stroll the leafy Andrássy út boulevard, passing by the neo-Renaissance National Opera House and other national buildings, including the formidable and magnificent Hungarian Parliament. Straddling the Danube, this stunning building is home to the Crown of St Stephen, a historically significant treasure of the Hungarian nation, bequeathed by Pope Sylvester II on Christmas Day in the year 1000.

What's Included

Entrance to Dohany Street Synagogue
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Entrance to St. Stephen Basilica
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way
Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
Gratuities
Transportation throughout tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the entrance of Hotel Sissi, Budapest, Angyal u. 31, 1094 Hungary.

End point

Finish point will be at Heroes Square. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Budapest

    Discover the Pest district of Budapest, and learn why the two cities of Buda and Pest were united. Wander along the eastern banks of the Danube River, whilst learning of its importance to the city since ancient times. Learn about the Jewish community and their history in Budapest at the Holocaust Memorial centre.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit the Great Synagogue, and enjoy a privately guided tour of Europe’s largest Jewish place of worship, with skip the line tickets included.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

    Tour inside the stunning Basilica of St Stephen’s, a neoclassical Cathedral (entrance included).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    House of Terror Museum

    Stop by the Heroes Square, the Opera House, and House of Terror.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Vajdahunyad Castle

    Admire the plethora of fabulous architectural styles – Gothic, Turkish, Art Nouveau and Neo-Classical among others. Stroll through the tranquil park to see the beautiful Vajdahunyad Castle.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Hungarian Parliament Building

    Learn about Hungary’s politics as you stand in front of the magnificent Parliament Building. Also pass by the Vörösmarty tér statue and stop for a photo at the Ferris Wheel of Budapest.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Heroes' Square

    End your at the Heroes' Square by the iconic Millennium Monument with statues featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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