Budapest Sightseeing Tour: A Beginner's Guide to the City's Splendour, History, and Architecture

The tried-and-true route taking you to Budapest’s most acclaimed attractions. Be mindful: the journey may reveal some off-the-beaten-path treasures. Grandeur, history, and breathtaking architecture abound!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Heroes’ Square - Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
  • Szechenyi Baths and Pool - The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath in Budapest is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs, their temperature is 74 °C (165 °F) and 77 °C (171 °F).
  • Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar) - Vajdahunyad Castle (Hungarian: Vajdahunyad vára) is a castle in the City Park of Budapest, Hungary. It was built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition which celebrated the 1,000 years of Hungary since the Hungarian Conquest of the Carpathian Basin in 895.
  • Andrassy Avenue - Andrássy Avenue (Hungarian: Andrássy út) is a boulevard in Budapest, Hungary, dating back to 1872. It links Erzsébet Square with the Városliget. Lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses featuring fine facades and interiors, it was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2002.
  • Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz) - The Hungarian State Opera House (Hungarian: Magyar Állami Operaház) is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy út. Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House, it was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th-century Hungarian architecture.
  • St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) - St. Stephen’s Basilica (Hungarian: Szent István-bazilika) is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c 975–1038), whose right hand is housed in the reliquary.
  • Szabadsag ter - Liberty Square (Hungarian: Szabadság tér) is a public square located in the Lipótváros neighborhood of Budapest, Hungary. The square is famous for two controversial memorials that commemorate the Hungarian Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the Soviet soldiers that liberated Budapest from the Nazis in 1945 . The United States Embassy in Hungary and the historicist style headquarters of the Hungarian National Bank about the west side of the square.
  • Hungarian Parliament Building - The Hungarian Parliament Building (Hungarian: Országház) which translates to House of the Country or House of the Nation), also known as the Parliament of Budapest after its location, is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination in Budapest.
  • Szechenyi Lanchid - The Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Hungarian: Széchenyi lánchíd) is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary.
  • Shoes on the Danube Bank - The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a memorial erected to honour the Jews who were massacred by fascist Hungarian militia belonging to the Arrow Cross Party in Budapest during the Second World War.
What's Included
  • Coffee and cake at a local caf�
  • Snacks
  • Map and further recommendations
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Hungarian State Opera
Andrássy út
Cancellation Policy

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

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Daniel_c
Apr 24, 2024
The Happy Tourist - Our guide Fanni was excellent and very knowledgeable. She was friendly, helpful and accommodating throughout the tour. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a comprehensive tour of the Pest side of Budapest.
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