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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
A visit to the most famous monuments in the central area of the Hungarian capital: both in Pest and in Buda, on both sides of the Danube. The main attractions of the visit are St. Stephen's Basilica, the Parliament Building and the famous Buda Castle district.
While the tour is mostly on foot, we arrive at Buda Castle by public transport. Tickets for public transport are not included in the price.
The visit lasts 3 hours normally.
Options
Private Tour in English
Private Tour in Italian
Small-Group Tour in English
Group size: While this is a public tour option, the group is normally smaller with only a few other travellers if any.
What's included
Guided tour
Optional entry to Saint Stephen's Basilica, with skip-the-line ticket (closed on some holidays!)
Professional tour guide
Public transport tickets (4 EUR/person)
What to expect
St. Stephen's Square
10m
You will see the attractive square in front of the Basilica.
Szent Istvan Bazilika
30m · Admission ticket included
You will visit the most monumental religious building of the Hungarian capital with several statues and frescoes and the oldest human hand of the world: the mummified right hand of Saint Stephen the first Hungarian king (from 1038).
The church is closed for tourists on Sundays because of the religious service.
Hungarian Parliament Building
15m · Admission ticket not included
The majestic Parliament building of Budapest built on the Danube bank in the late 19th Century offers one of the best photo location of the city.
45m
You will take the public transport to 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
10m
See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.
Sandor Palace
15m · Admission ticket not included
Then we will move from the castle of Buda to the palace of the president with the guards in historical uniforms.
Matthias Church
15m · Admission ticket not included
Our tour ends at the beautiful Matthias Church built in the Middle Ages in Gothic style. (The visit inside is also possible after the tour, but it requires an entrance ticket which costs 4 EUR / person to be paid separately.)
15m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Next to Saint Stephen's Basilica, in front of California Coffee Company coffee shop.
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
