Historical and Cultural Self Guided Walking Tour in Budapest

1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover Budapest on a self-guided tour via WhatsApp on your smartphone. Explore the city at your own pace and admire landmarks such as Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, the Old Synagogue, and many more. Discover the stories behind the highlights and find hidden gems. Explore Budapest and follow a historical route through the city. Learn about the history of some of the most famous sights as you explore at your own pace. Start and stop the self-guided tour whenever you want, and avoid the crowds of large groups. Enjoy secret tips as you discover the city’s history.

What's Included

A route in Budapest past 11 locations
Information and fun trivia at each stop of the tour
Written Guide: English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch
You'll receive a link to start the tour in your confirmation e-mail
Self-guided tour on your smartphone
Fees for attractions (all locations can be viewed from the outside or are free to visit)
Live guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Fisherman's Bastion

This is the first location of the tour. You'll be guided there when you start the tour.

End point

This is the last location in the app.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Matthias Church

    Starting location of the tour, you will only visit the outside of the building. When you visit Matthias Church, you will see a beautiful building with colorful tiles on the roof and tall towers that look like they’re reaching for the sky. The church is covered with lots of cool carvings and statues. It’s in a special part of the city where you can look out and see amazing views of Budapest and the river.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Buda Castle

    Second location of the tour, you will only visit the outside of the building. Buda Castle is a huge old palace on a hill overlooking the city. It looks like a fairytale castle with big courtyards, statues, and fountains. From here, you can see the whole city and the river.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Szechenyi Lanchid

    The Szechenyi Chain Bridge is a big, famous bridge that goes over the Danube River and connects two parts of Budapest. It has giant stone lions at each end and lots of big chains holding it up.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Vigado Square (Vigado ter)

    Vigado Square is an open area next to the Danube River. Here you can see a beautiful concert hall and impressive fountains. It’s a great place to relax, watch the river, and see people enjoying the city.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Elizabeth Square

    Elizabeth Square is a great park in the middle of Budapest with a giant Ferris wheel called the Budapest Eye.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

    The Great Synagogue is an enormous building with colorful designs and two onion-shaped domes on top. It’s the largest synagogue in Europe and has an amazing patterned brickwork on the outside.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz

    The Hungarian State Opera House is one of the most famous opera houses in European history, with lots of decorations, statues, and columns on the outside. It’s on a famous street called Andrassy Avenue, a place you have to visit.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Szabadsag ter

    Szabadsag ter, or Liberty Square, is a big park with lots of statues and memorials, some of which you'll receive great stories about.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    The Fat Policeman Statue

    The Fat Policeman Statue is a bronze statue of a chubby policeman. People love to rub his belly for good luck! It’s a great spot to take a fun picture.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Kossuth Lajos Square

    Kossuth Lajos Square is a big open space right in front of the giant Hungarian Parliament building. The building looks like a castle with many towers and windows. In the square, there are statues that tell stories about Hungary’s history.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
Supplied by SmartWalk

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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