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Budapest Walking Tour: Explore Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Fishermen's Bastion and More
4.9
62 Ratings
Budapest
Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of Budapest and discover the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Buda Castle, Matthias Church, and Fishermen’s Bastion. Immerse yourself in Hungarian culture and history as you explore with a knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for first-time visitors!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) - You will see the most monumental religious building of the Hungarian capital dedicated to Saint Stephen the first Hungarian king.
You will have an option to visit the Basilica inside. - Hungarian Parliament Building - Take a photographic walk around the most impressive, iconic palace of the city, and the impressive square surrounding it.
- Buda Castle - We will take the public transport to the Castle of Buda. We will visit the famous Buda Castle: first we will explore the panoramic terrace of the Royal Palace with the most beautiful view of the city.
- Fountain of King Matthias - See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.
- Sandor Palace - Then we will move from the castle of Buda to the palace of the president with the guards in historical uniforms.
- Fisherman’s Bastion - As a next stop on the tour you will have the chance to admire one of the most beautiful and fascinating places in Budapest, the Fishermen’s Bastion with the famous panorama over the river Danube and the Hungarian Parliament building.
- Matthias Church - We will walk around the beautiful Matthias Church built in the Middle Ages in Gothic style. (A short visit inside is also possible on request, but it requires an entrance ticket which costs 5 EUR / person to be paid separately.)
What's Included
- Hotel pickup on request (on foot and by public transport)
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Public transport breaks during walking tour
- Exclusive private tour for your group
- Ideal for avoiding crowds
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee for Saint Stephen’s Basilica
- Food and beverage during the tour
- Public transport ticket
Additional Information
• Delight in a three-hour walking expedition, showcasing the city’s most picturesque vistas and highlights.
• Engage with Budapest’s iconic landmarks and genuine culture.
• The walking expedition includes attractions such as the Buda Castle and the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, the Fishermen’s Bastion, Chain Bridge and Saint Stephen’s Basilica.
• Explore the indigenous culture, and listen to many captivating tales from Hungarian history.
• Along the way, you’ll gain unique insights from a local guide who is ready to answer all your queries.
• The guide is adaptable and will ensure you have ample time to photograph and comfortably tour the locations.
• Ideal for every kind of traveller, regardless of age, this is a superb way to explore this effervescent city.
• It is particularly suggested for those touring Budapest for the first time.
- The tour is mostly on foot. Public transport service will be used to go to the Castle of Buda and to return. It will cost 4 EUR/person.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
Location
Szent István tér 4
Szent István tér
Next to Saint Stephen's Basilica, in front of California Coffee Company coffee shop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(62 Ratings)
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Valerie_c
Jul 22, 2024
Great way to discover Budapest - Our tour was very nice and we really enjoyed spending 3 hours with her starting in Pest and going all the way to the Buda side. She taught us how to navigate public transportation which proved to be very useful. She was knowledgeable about the history of the city.
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Paul
Jul 16, 2024
Great guide and great tour - Nomi was very knowledgeable and personable. She explained everything in great detail, answered all our questions and was sensitive to the oppressive heat during our tour. She offered additional suggestions about other things to see, using the trams etc. She was a tremendous guide and we would recommend her highly!
Paul Booth and Adele Cappucci Booth.
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Maria_l
Jul 2, 2024
Great experience in Budapest - We had the best guide on Budapest :) She was very attentive, knew everything we asked and explained the history of every place we were passing by. This tour is definitely a must if you are a first time visitor, I recommended it 100%
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Timothy_m
Jun 28, 2024
Visit to Budapest - Noémi was extremely knowledgeable in both historical and cultural senses, helping us develop a deeper sense of how the people of Budapest think about their city and country. She was also very sensitive to pace and personal interest, regularly inquiring about our resilience and preferences. And where we wanted recommendations, she had those at the ready.
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Todd_n
Jun 11, 2024
Amazing tour with Dalia - We found out just before the tour started that we need to leave Budapest earlier than planned. When Dalia, the tour guide, arrived we explained our situation and she was happy to offer a shortened tour. Dalia was an amazing resource of knowledge about Budapest and Hungary and the walking tour was great. The sites that she showed us in the Pest side were amazing. Dalia took us to a little cake shop near the Parliament. She recommended some traditional Hungarian items. We then took the Budapest Metro subway and then a bus to the Buda side. The bus stop was right in front of the Fisherman's Bastion. Dalia explained the history of the area and took us to a great place to view the Danube and the Pest side. It was a stunning view. Dalia then did one of the kindness things ever for us. She road back with us on the bus and then the street car and stayed with us until we made it back to our river boat. Dalia was a great tour guide and an amazing person.
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Mary_h
Jun 9, 2024
Wonderful way to begin our stay - Our tour guide, Eva, was knowledgeable and offered many insights of the history and sites. We enjoyed our tour very much and highly recommend.
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258aislingb
May 7, 2024
Budapest walking tour review - Essential walking tour was an excellent service during our trip to Budapest. We were a group of 8 friends led on a very informative and interactive 3 hour walking tour by Orsi who was so nice to chat to during this tour. I would highly recommend Essential Walking Tours and in particular Orsi as your tour guide.
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Susanna_w
Apr 19, 2024
Highly recommend - Highly recommend this tour if you will only be in Budapest a few days. Takes you by a few of the main tourist attractions. Andreas was very knowledgeable and patient. We had a great time.
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Doreen_c
Apr 10, 2024
Great way to get an overview of the city - Our guide Nomi was the best! She had lots of information and tailored our tour to suit our needs. Highly recommend.
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Amit_k
Mar 27, 2024
A must do walking tour in Budapest - Very good tour. Our tour guide Naomi was very knowledgeable and kind. She took time explaining everything very well
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