Budapest Historic Downtown Bicycle Tour in small groups

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Start and End of the Tour

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Rumbach Street Synagogue

  Street art in Budapest and the art deco Rumbach Synagogue

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Liszt Academy

  Admire the architecture of the Music Academy next to the Jewish District. Students are studying here classical music and there are two concert halls for performances.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Andrassy Avenue (Pass by)

  Most famous street connecting the City Center with the Hero's Square and City Park. Passes Nagymezö street, the "Broadway of Budapest", Liszt Square and the Ring Roads. Location of House of Terror.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  House of Terror Museum

  Former GESTAPO headquarters, prison of the communist era. Has been converted into a remarkable museum. Shows a part of the Berlin Wall in front. (You will not enter the museum)

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Heroes' Square

  Has been designed to celebrate 1000year anniversary of Hungary in 1896. Gives an overview about Central European History. Unique chance to see a complex past in a nutshell. From King Stephen to revolutionary Kossuth.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  On your way into the City Park you will pass in wintertime one of the most famous ice rings in Europe. In summertime an artificial lake is inviting for a boat trip.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Varosliget/City Park

  Budapest City Park, approx. one square km of park in the heart of the city. Currently undergoing some redesigning, nevertheless popular space for leisure, recreation and sport.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Vajdahunyad Castle

  Fake Castle in the City Park. Why? Let us explain ! Wonderful to see, interesting to experience and a statue of Anonymous as well.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  House Of Music Hungary

  Admire modern architecture in the City Park. A concert hall in an amazing style.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  Discover another amazing piece of contemporary architecture at the edge of the park: the museum of ethnographic with its unique shape and offering spectacular views

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  Masterpiece of architecture by Michael Ybl on Andrassy street. Home of music, culture and events. UNESCO protected WORLD HERITAGE the Andrassy street ensemble. Learn about the architectural styles of late 19th century and the historical subway M1. (You will not enter the Opera)

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

  Largest catholic Church in Budapest, shows the right hand of St. Stephen under a glass. Beautifully renovated and a highlight of Downtown. (No visit into the church)

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Szabadsag ter

  On one hand the "Wallstreet" of Budapest, on the other place of bloody history. Shows at least one controversial memorial and some ironic moments as well. Remember the Holocaust and Second World War in Budapest.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  Hungarian Parliament Building

  Historical monument and operational Parliament. Impressive building on the river bank, one of the landmarks of Budapest. Beautifully renovated a "must see". (No entrance included) Turning around the building you will see a stunning panorama of the Danube and Buda-Side of the City.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Shoes on the Danube Bank

  Pass by "The Shoes" next to the Parlament. Please note that depending on traffic a direct access can not always be granted.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Szechenyi Lanchid (Pass by)

  Pass by the oldest bridge across the river, the Chain Bridge.

  Admission ticket free
• 16
  Rudas Baths

  On your way along the river you will pass one of the oldest Turkish Baths in Budapest, the Rudas. If you would like to come here and bath, make sure to check the opening schedule, there are man- and woman days for the Hammam.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool (Pass by)

  Your last stop on Buda-side will be at the Gellert Baths. Famous for art-deco style it is dominating the river bank.

  Admission ticket free
• 17
  Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)

  Originally named after Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph it became the "Liberty Bridge" after the end of the monarchy. Meeting point of students and youths to enjoy the amazing view.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Central Market Hall (Pass by)

  A main tourist attraction is the Central Market. You should plan to return here to taste Hungarian food and enjoy the athmosphere.

  Admission ticket free
• Hungarian National Museum (Pass by)

  You pass the National Museum, a place to go when you are deeply interested in the region and all peoples who have been living in this area.

  Admission ticket free
• 18
  Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

  You will stop to see the Great Synagogue at the border of the Jewish Quarter in moorish style. (You will not enter the Synagogue on this tour). From here you will return to the starting point.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children have to be accompanied by an adult

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