Essential Walking Tour

4.9
(93 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

• Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour, taking in all the most beautiful views and sights the city has to offer.
• Experience the most prominent sights and authentic culture of Budapest.
• The walking tour covers sights such sights as Buda Castle and the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, the Fishermen's Bastion, Chain Bridge and Saint Stephen's Basilica.
• Discover the local culture, and hear a lot of interesting stories from Hungarian history.
• On the way you'll get an insider's perspective from a local guide who will answer any questions you might have.
• The tour guide is flexible and you will have enough time and opportunity to take pictures and do the tour comfortably. 
• Perfect for all types of travellers, irrespective of age, this is a fantastic way to experience this vibrant city.
• We recommend it especially for those who visit Budapest for the first time. 

What's Included

On request pickup is possible at your hotel. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Walking tour with public transport breaks
Private tour only for you and your family/friends
Good for avoiding crowds
Entrance fee for Saint Stephen's Basilica
Food and beverage during the tour
Public transport ticket

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Upon request the tour guide will go to your hotel or any alternative meeting point in downtown. Drop-off at your hotel is also possible if you require. Pickup and drop-off is on foot and by public transport, not by car. No extra fee is charged for this service.

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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 Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

    You will see the most monumental religious building of the Hungarian capital dedicated to Saint Stephen the first Hungarian king. You will have an option to visit the Basilica inside.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Hungarian Parliament Building

    Take a photographic walk around the most impressive, iconic palace of the city, and the impressive square surrounding it.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Buda Castle

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

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Fountain of King Matthias

    See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    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
  • 7
    Matthias Church

    We will walk around the beautiful Matthias Church built in the Middle Ages in Gothic style. (A short visit inside is also possible on request, but it requires an entrance ticket which costs 5 EUR / person to be paid separately.)

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is mostly on foot. Public transport service will be used to go to the Castle of Buda and to return. It will cost 4 EUR/person.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
Supplied by Tourist Angel

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Half-day Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
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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