Budapest Grand Walk

5.0
(24 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

There is much to love about Budapest beyond the cafés, spas and the ruin bars. It is encouraged that all travelers to Budapest devote plenty of time to exploring life in the maze of inner city streets, the elegant late-19th/early-20th century villas on the grand boulevards, the bridges connecting Buda and Pest, and the beautiful Danube promenade which cuts through the center of town. This 4-hour guided walking tour of the city shows you the best of Budapest.

What's Included

A few short trips on public transportation (including the continent’s oldest metro line)
Coffee break during the tour (one coffee/drink included)
Many stops for photos and questions
Alcoholic Beverages
English-speaking, experienced local guide
Coffee and/or Tea
A glass of Hungarian sparkling wine to begin the tour
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for the cellar entrance.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tasting Table Budapest

    Meet your guide at this wine cellar in the Palace district , and start the tour with an aperitif!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Hungarian National Museum (Pass by)

    Walking is the best way to explore Budapest, and the only way to truly discover the details hidden among the city’s streets. This 4-hour grand walking tour, led by an experienced local guide, visits a mix of many of the city’s major sights and lesser-known ones which should not be missed. Focusing on the history of the city and the country, this tour covers a large area of the city, squeezing in many places of interest. In this neighborhood you will see some stunning buildings (many of which have seen better days) including the Hungarian National Radio Building (which was an important site during the 1956 Revolution) and the National Museum.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz (Pass by)

    We'll pass by the Hungarian State Opera House, a neo-Renaissance building on Andrássy út, designed by Miklós Ybl.

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

    Then briefly check out the neighboring Jewish District, and see the Grand Synagogue (Europe’s largest), the Gozsdu udvar complex, and bustling Király utca.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hungarian Parliament Building (Pass by)

    We'll admire the neo-Gothic Parliament building, which dominates the Danube bank.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

    This Catholic basilica is named in honor of Stephen, the first King of Hungary, whose mummified right hand is housed in the church.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Heroes' Square (Pass by)

    Hop on continental Europe’s oldest metro line and also stop for a coffee break at a favorite local café. Budapest has layers of history, and this tour will reveal them through the telling of the stories of the buildings and streets, as well as the important players in Hungarian history from kings, dictators, and freedom fighters to architects, writers, and politicians.

    Admission ticket free
  • Szechenyi Lanchid (Pass by)

    Our tour ends near the Chain Bridge (on the Pest side). Cross the bridge to continue your own exploration of the Buda Castle.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gozsdu Udvar (Pass by)

    We'll pass through this complex of seven buildings, and their connected courtyards, in the 7th district. The lively courtyards are full of shops and restaurants.

    Admission ticket free
  • Shoes on the Danube Bank (Pass by)

    In addition to seeing grand public spaces, you’ll see monuments including the heartbreaking Shoes on the Danube Holocaust memorial and the Soviet Monument. You’ll also learn why there is memorial to characters such as a US major, and Ronald Reagan.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hungarian Academy of Sciences (Pass by)

    The Hungarian Academy of Sciences is housed in an elegant neoclassical palace, built in 1865.

    Admission ticket free
  • Stock Exchange Palace (Pass by)

    "Liberty" Square is flanked by many beautiful buildings, including the former stock exchange.

    Admission ticket free
  • Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) (Pass by)

    Budapest's bridges, linking Buda and Pest, are vital to the city scape, and daily life.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a shared small-group tour (2 - 8 guests). For booking larger groups please choose the 'Group Tour' option when booking
  • If you would like a private tour for just your group (which can be customized), please choose the 'Private Tour' option when booking. If you have a preferred neighborhood or theme, please advise local supplier
Supplied by Taste Hungary

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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