Pest side stories with a Historian
Pest side stories with a Historian
On this amazing 3-hour walking tour, discover the essence of Pest, the Eastern and younger side of Budapest. Learn about the history of Pest, about the different mentality of Pest and Buda residents, and receive an account of how is it to live there today. Your guide is not afraid to answer any question and enter any topic about Budapest and Hungary.Explore the inner city of Budapest and visit various places including the Danube Promenade, the Art Nouveau splendor of Gresham Palace, the historic Academy of Sciences, the cobblestones of Zrínyi street, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Andrássy Street, Hungarian State Opera, and the Millenium Underground.
Discover 1000 years of Hungarian history at Hero's Square.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Elizabeth Square
Former market square, former Stalin square and bus station, now a young, party area with interesting statues and sites
20 minutesSt. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
The largest church in Budapest. If the group is interested, we enter
20 minutesHeroes' Square
Heroes' Square: a perfect spot for an introduction into more than 1100 years of Hungarian history. One of the main sites of the city.
30 minutesVajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar)
A lesser visited, very interesting site: a medieval looking castle that was built in 1896: get to know why and how!
30 minutesAndrassy Avenue
The pride of Budapestians, a UNESCO world heritage site since 2002
30 minutesVorosmarty Square (Vorosmarty ter)
Iconic central square, focusing on commerce, high-end products in the very heart of historical Pest
15 minutesMillennium Underground
The oldest underground on the European continent
30 minutesIncluded
- Subway ticket(s)
- Young, well educated, enthusiastic, personal guide
- Small group (max. 10 guests)
- Entrance ticket to St. Stephen's Basilica
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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.