Free tour of Buda Castle

5.0
(4 reviews)

2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish

Discover the most charming and monumental side of Budapest with this Buddha Hill tour. We will explore the cobbled streets, the most spectacular viewpoints of the city and the corners with more history.

This tour is a Free tour, at the end of the tour you will be able to pay the guide freely.

We will start with the Chain Bridge, to ascend to Buda Castle and learn the traces of kings, wars, and legends that marked this area over the centuries. We will walk through the gardens of the Várkert Bazár, and we will tour the exterior of the Royal Palace and the presidential residence.

We will enter the medieval city and close the tour on high, in the Fisherman's Bastion, next to the spectacular Church of Matthias, where you will understand why this place falls in love with whoever visits it.

An ideal tour for the first day, for lovers of history, photos with views and curiosities not learned in books. You can't miss it!

What's Included

Guided tour for 2h 30min

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We wait for you with DE color umbrella, next to the church of Matias. Szentháromság tér Square

End point
Buda Castle

Ends at the Fisherman's Bastion, the most beautiful viewpoint in Budapest

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Szechenyi Lanchid

    Symbol of the union between Buddha and Pest. You will discover its tragic history during World War II and the origin of its famous guardian lions.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Buda Hill Funicular

    We will tell you the story of the charming funicular that since 1870 connects the bank of the Danube with the castle. Although we will not climb in it, as we will go through another access to the castle.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This set of neo-Renaissance gardens and terraces allows us to ascend panoramically towards the castle hill.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    From the heights, in the viewpoints of Buda Castle, prepare for one of the best views of Parliament, the Danube and the city bridges.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    A sculptural fountain depicting a tragic love story starring King Matthias Corvinus.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Buda Castle

    We will tour the exteriors of the imposing Royal Palace, residence of Hungarian kings for centuries. It was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, and today houses museums and the National Library.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Sandor Palace

    Right next to the castle, this elegant neoclassical building is the official residence of the Hungarian president. We tell you how the current political system works in Hungary.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Uri Street

    We will stroll through the cobbled streets of the old town of Buda, discovering colored houses, hidden courtyards and remains of wall.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Did you know that the most famous illusionist in the world was born in Budapest? In front of the museum dedicated to Harry Houdini, we will tell you its origins, and its life full of mysteries

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Under our feet stretches a maze of tunnels that have been prison, shelter and even the scene of vampire legends. We won't go in, but we'll tell you the most disturbing thing this underworld hides.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Matthias Church

    One of the most beautiful churches in Central Europe. With its multicolored ceramic roof and mix of styles. We won't go inside, it's explained from the outside.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Fisherman's Bastion

    We finish the tour in this fairytale viewpoint, with towers that look like something out of Disney and dreamy views.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Free Tours Budapest (español) - Donfreetour

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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