Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

4.6 (1,470 reviews) Budapest, Hungary
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Duration1h 50m
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LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 35 travelers

Overview

With Mysterium Tours®, spend approx. 2-hours exploring the exterior of the Buda castle district by night and listen to gruesome historical facts and the bloody side of Hungarian history in the XV-XVII century, and learn the myths of Vlad Dracula and the blood countess Elizabeth Báthory. Finally your Storyteller will tell you Hungarian folktales and vampire stories and chronicles of the 19° century.

Away from the crowds of Pest, this informative and entertaining tour, guided by a professional actor in period costume, takes you to some of the charming, magical places of the city: the Buda castle courts.

This activity is an immersive storytelling experiences about legends, mythology, dark medieval history, tales and folklore.
The tour is more ideal for adults and youth. If you wish to bring your children, they can go for free (up to 6 years old).

Options

Tour en Español
Tour in English
Tour in GERMAN

What's included

  • Local professional storyteller / guide costumed
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Labyrinth / Undergrounds

What to expect

  1. Buda Castle
    20m
    The first story time will be halfway to the top. We will stop while admiring the view and tell about medieval Hungarian history.
    Note that if you meet the group at the top, you will miss this part.
  2. Turul Bird Statue
    Pass by
    Visiting one of the most beautiful lookout to the Danube river while stopping and listening to histories of old Hungary.
  3. Fountain of King Matthias
    15m
    Stopping by one of the courts of the Buda Castle, admiring the fountain of King Matthias and the surrounding palaces lit after dark, while listening to tales of vampires and dark folklore.
  4. Buda Castle
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Walking around the medieval walls and ruins of the ancient castle
  5. Matthias Church
    Pass by
    Walking around, getting enchanted by the panorama while listening to stories of medieval Hungary.
  6. Pass by
    Enjoying the beautiful nightly panorama from the top of the hill.
  7. Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue
    15m
    We’ll stop at the majestic terrace with the equestrian statue of prince Eugene of Savoy, one of the most successful military commanders in modern European history. You will listen to more histories while taking the possibility to take photos from the top of the hill.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Zero Kilometre Stone in Clark Adam Square. Buda side of the Chain Bridge, at the bottom of the castle hill.
Alternatively, if you wish you can meet the group at the top, at the "Fountain of the Fishing Children", situated next to big bird statue Turul.

End point

Then the tour guide can escort you back to the starting point.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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