The City Challenge: Play Your Way Through Budapest

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3 to 5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The City Challenge Budapest is an interactive, self-guided game that takes you through the city’s most iconic spots while completing 14 fun challenges. From quizzes to stepping out of your comfort zone by engaging with locals, you’ll uncover hidden stories and experience Budapest in a way most tourists never do. Each task is designed to help you step beyond sightseeing and truly connect with the city.

Created by three 20-year-olds from the city, the game is entirely web-based and playable on any smartphone with internet access - no app download needed. After booking, you’ll receive a link that gives you instant access to the game.

Step out of the role of a tourist and become a part of Budapest’s story!

What you get
- Access to our interactive online platform
- A self-guided journey through the most iconic parts of Budapest
- 14 unique challenges that go beyond sightseeing
- Key stories and secrets about Budapest’s top attractions - all the fun things a tour guide would tell you

What's Included

Access to the interactive online platform
Customer support if needed

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your experience starts at the statue of Gyula Andrássy, right next to the iconic Parliament Building

End point
Fisherman's Bastion

The tour ends at Fisherman’s Bastion, offering one of the best panoramic views in Budapest.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hungarian Parliament Building

    This is where your experience begins—you’ll face your first challenges here and learn some interesting facts about Hungary’s most iconic building.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

    You’ll see one of Budapest’s key landmarks here, with a challenge nearby.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Elizabeth Square

    Right in the heart of the city, this square is always buzzing—perfect spot for your next challenge.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Vorosmarty Square (Vorosmarty ter)

    This is one of Budapest’s busiest corners, with a new challenge waiting for you.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Chain Bridge Lion Statue's

    As you reach the bridge, another challenge comes up—plus, one of the best views connecting Buda and Pest

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Fisherman's Bastion

    Your tour concludes at Fisherman’s Bastion, where you'll be rewarded with one of the most breathtaking views over Budapest

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by The City Challenge

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Adventure Tours
New Product
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Cancellation Policy

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

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