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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Explore Buda Castle on a guided walking tour. Uncover rich Hungarian history through stories and legends; enjoy a slice of iconic Dobos Torta from the era of Empress Sisi, Hungary’s most famous queen.
Enjoy a richly detailed historical walking tour paired with a taste of one of Hungary’s most iconic desserts—the beloved Dobos torta, still cherished by locals today. This is no ordinary cake: it features six layers of soft sponge, filled with rich chocolate buttercream, and finished with a signature caramel topping. As part of your experience, you’ll discover how this famous dessert became a favorite of Empress Sisi—often regarded as Hungary’s most iconic (and famously admired) queen who once used to reside at the very Buda Castle! This is a visit to the royal palace with a real royal treat therefore!
What's included
Dobos Torta (6 layered Royal Hungarian cake with chocolate buttercream and caramel topping)
Live guide
tips and gratuities
What to expect
5m
- Background of the construction of the Holy trinity column
- Brief explanations of the symbolisms of the figures of the column
Matthias Church
5m
- Background of the foundation of the church
- Architectural details
Fisherman's Bastion
20m
- Interesting statues
- exploring the relation of the double cross and the hungarians
- panoramic pest views
- intriguing legends
- short break for photos
Statue of Pope Innocent XI
5m
- statue of Pope Sylvester II
- coronation statue of king Matthias
- Oldest building of Hungary
National Archives of Hungary
5m
- Architectural wonders
- Vienna gate
- Golden signatures by the Uri street
-Statues by the vicinity and their tales
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
5m
- Monument of the coronation mantle of the Hungarian kings
- Ruins of the WW2
Arpad Toth Promenade (Setany)
10m
- First flag after the WWII.
- Row of Cannons.
- View of the Buda hills.
- Statue of Szekely Knight.
- Brief history of the WWII and siege of Budapest.
Statue of Mounted Andras Hadik
5m
- Most famous Hungarian Knight.
- Interesting local trends
- Oldest Hungarian Confectionery.
10m
- Natural cave that was used as a dungeon.
- Story of Dracula/Vlad the Impaler.
Statue of the Independence War
5m
- Statue of Independence .
- Background of the Hungarian revolution of 1848.
- Connecting the symbolisms of of the statues to the original war.
- House of Houdini.
5m
- Offices of the president and the prime ministers.
- Ruins of the medieval castles.
- Interesting secret stories.
Buda Hill Funicular
5m
- Second oldest funicular
- Zero kilometer stone
- oldest bridge of Hungary
Turul Bird Statue
5m
- Statue of the national bird of Hungary.
- Background of the national bird of Hungary.
- storyline of the naming of the Hungarians.
Fountain of King Matthias
5m
- Prettiest fountain of Budapest.
-A romantic-tragedy
Lions Court - Buda Castle
5m
- Courtyard of the Buda Castle.
- Myhtical statues and their explanations on the facade.
- Interesting local trends.
2m
- The royal Hungarian stable
- Interesting local trends
Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue
5m
- Biggest statue of the castle district.
- Liberator of the Hungarians from the Ottomans.
- Fun facts.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please meet your guide next to Starbucks Castle next to Fisherman's Bastion with a blue umbrella.
End point
Right next to the castle garden, at the foot of the castle hill by the Varkert Bazar.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
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.
