Budapest Castle District Walking Tour
Budapest Castle District Walking Tour
You do not need to worry about setting up the Castle Hill route along the major attractions with the perfect photo spots as our comprehensive itinerary will save you time. Buda Castle District is quite large and can be quite confusing without a local tour guide knowledge about the public drinking taps, public restrooms, cheapest refreshment points locations. We do not run away after the tour ends.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Batthyany Square
Buda Castle District is made up of the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Maria Magdalena Church Tower and other important buildings, urban public art mini monuments, look out terraces and an underground cave system.
15 minutesMatthias Church
Learn about the 800 years of history of the area that was the scene of several wars and occupations with the in-depth commentary of your guide. Learn about the German, Jewish and Hungarian populations everyday life in the district.
15 minutesHalaszbastya
You will learn about the connection between Walt Disney and the Fisherman's Bastion, what the difference is between a cross with one, two or three strips and we tell you how to enjoy a free view from the Castle Hill.
10 minutesMedieval Jewish Prayer House
We introduce you the Medieval Jewish Prayer House and the beautiful baroque residential buildings around it.
10 minutesNational Archives of Hungary
We show you the massive destructions of WWII, and tell you where the Nazi stronghold was. You will also see where the rich Hungarians live and where the Muslim site of pilgrimage is for Gül Baba the Ottoman Turkish monk and soldier.
10 minutesHospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
We introduce you the life of the undrground Castle Hill, the labyrinths and tell you its role in defense over the centuries. You will see the funniest public statues in Budapest and learn about the womanizer light cavarly fighters called "huszar".
15 minutesBuda Castle
You will see the massive building that once was the residence of the Hungarian kings, that was rebuilt many times because of war destructions; learn about the mythical bird of the Hungarians, see where the president and prime ministers offices are located and much much more.
20 minutesPrince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue
Tour will be finished with practical information and there will be time to answer your remaining questions.
10 minutesIncluded
- Booking fee
Not Included
- tips to your tour guide
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please consider your health and ability to complete a 10 minute uphill walk.
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- The government of Hungary eased coronavirus restrictions in our country. People do not have to wear face masks on public transportation or anywhere indoors any more, and no vaccinations certificates are required when entering shops, bathhouses, clubs, cinemas, museums etc.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.