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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
How much do you know about the Pearl of the Danube? Explore the enchanting spirit and history of Budapest with the Happy Hungarian. He will introduce you to the eventful past and charming present. Enjoy the breathtaking view while walking along the storyteller streets in downtown and tasting some traditional delicacies.
In this tour, we will discover the historical inner city, including the Parliament building, the Liberty Square, and the St. Stephen Basilica, while learning what Budapest has gone through in the past 200 years. During the comfortable walk, become acquainted with the eventful history of Budapest and how a small town turned into a vibrant metropolis. Your passionate guide will describe the local culture and give you recommendations about public transportation and other attractions as well.
Get to know the Hungarian mindset and get a taste of the vibrant present-day downtown life.
Does it sound good? Come and soak it all in.
What's included
Public transportation tickets to get to the starting point
Admission fee - Enter and explore the St Stephen Basilica
Strudel and coffee in the Strudel House (price range: $5-$10)
What to expect
Kossuth Lajos Square
40m
We will start the tour at your hotel from where we head to our first destination, the Kossuth Lajos Square. I will help you with the city-navigation, and I'll give you some tips about how to use public transportation. At the Kossuth Square, while enjoying the gorgeous view, I will describe the XIX. and XX. century history of Budapest, the area including the Parliament building.
40m
We will walk around the square and I will show you the most prominent and historically most important attractions, while sharing some gripping stories.
30m
We will stop by the Strudel House to get some delicious crunchy pastry and a coffee-break.
Szent Istvan Bazilika
30m · Admission ticket included
This is our ending point. We will stop by the St Stephen Basilica where I will describe the area then we will visit the church. After that I will give you some ideas and recommendations about other attractions.
The duration of the whole tour is about 2 hours and twenty minutes. The remaining time is allotted for travel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will meet you at the reception. Please look for a person wearing hats (mostly a Detroit Tigers baseball hat, or Michigan hat).
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The duration of the whole tour is about 2 hours and twenty minutes. The remaining time is allotted for travel.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.