General sightseeing tour - Extravacantza.com

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

• You will discover the soul of the city during this 4 hours long general sightseeing tour.
• The tour guide will take you to the most famous sites of Budapest, from Heroes' Square to the Buda Castle District. You will hear interesting facts and stories about the Hungarian capital, its history and culture.

Options

French German Italian, walking

Bus and subway: Public bus and subway will be used during the tour. The additional cost for transport tickets is: 4 EUR/person.
Pickup method (if required): If pickup service is required, the tour guide will go to your address. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.
Pickup included

English tour guide, walking

Bus and subway: Public bus and subway will be used during the tour. The additional cost for transport tickets is: 4 EUR/person.
Pickup method (if required): If pickup service is required, the tour guide will go to your address. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.
Pickup included

Comfortable tour by car

Extra sight accessible by car: Thanks to our increased mobility, there is an extra option: Gellert Hill with the best urban view can be added as a highlight
End point: The end point of the tour can be at your hotel or any central point in the city, like St. Stephen's Basilica or a restaurant.
Comfortable car or van: Pickup service is by car. Drop off at your hotel is also possible on request.
Pickup included

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (with public transport or by car, according to the selected tour option)
Professional, licenced tour guide

Public transport tickets
Entry to Matthias Church (guided visit on request for extra fee: 5 EUR/person, tour guide is free)

What to expect

Andrassy Avenue
Pass by

Admire the Millennium Subway (Budapest Metro line 1, built in 1896) with its original stations. While taking the metro, you will see the elegant Andrassy Avenue the 2 miles long historical thoroughfare of the city.
Heroes' Square
10m

Walk through the impressive Heroes' Square, the largest square in Budapest. In the middle of the square you find the Millennium Monument, while on its two sides you will see the Arts Hall and the Fine Arts Museum.
Millenium Monument Budapest
10m

Visit the Millennium Monument, commemorating 1000 years of Hungarian history. In front of the monument you will find the grave of the unknown heroes, while in the colonnades around you can admire the statues of the greatest kings and leaders of the country.
Vajdahunyad Castle
15m

Explore Budapest City Park, the oldest public park in the world. Walk over a bridge to reach an island on the lake, home to the romantic Vajdahunyad Castle. All around the courtyard there are copies of buildings representing different periods and styles of Hungarian architecture.
Anonymus Szobor
5m

In the inner courtyard of the castle you will discover the interesting statue of Anonymus, the first history writer of Hungary who lived in the 12th century.
Szechenyi Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool
5m

You will pass by the main building of the famous Szechenyi Baths, the largest thermal bath of Europe. Through the windows you will be able to see the outdoor pools and people swimming in the warm water.
Buda Castle
45m

We will take the public bus to the Castle of Buda where 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.
Fisherman's Bastion
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.
Matthias Church
15m · Admission ticket not included

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.)
Szechenyi Lanchid
15m

The iconic bridge is under renovation currently (from 2021 to 2022), so instead of walking on it we will need to use the public transport to get to the castle of Buda.
Szent Istvan Bazilika
10m · Admission ticket not included

As an option, we can finish the tour in Pest Downtown in front of Saint Stephen's Basilica built for the memory of the first Hungarian king (died in 1038). You will have a chance to visit the church inside on your own after the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At Saint Stephen's Basilica, in front of California Coffee Company coffee shop.

End point

Optional end point, if you prefer to leave the Castle and return to the downtown after the tour where your tour guide can accompany you with the public transport bus. You can visit Saint Stephen's Basilica inside on your own after the tour.
Other end point option:
- Your hotel or accommodation

End point

You can finish here if you prefer to remain in Buda Castle District after the tour.

Pickup details

If you require a pickup at your hotel or accommodation, the tour guide will be at the reception desk of the hotel or in front of the accommodation address. Otherwise the tour guide will be at the default Departure Point.
Drop-off at your hotel is also possible if you require. Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off is with public transport or by car, according to the selected tour option. No extra fee is charged for this service.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (covering your legs and shoulders is required in church areas)
Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
Transportation to/from attractions is according to the selected tour option (on public transport or by car)

Cancellation policy

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

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