Pest Tour Discover Budapest between History and Culture

5.0 (8 reviews) Budapest, Hungary
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesItalian
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

The Pest Tour offers an immersion in the history and architecture of Budapest, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Andrassy Boulevard and the majestic Hungarian 19th century buildings such as the Opera, Casa Mai Manó and the Liszt Academy.

We will then discover the historical testimonies of Hungarian dictatorships at the House of Terror and admire the beautiful Heroes' Square. Then conclude the tour near Vajdahunyad Castle with a small mini-statue and two large contemporary buildings, among the most awarded in modern architecture competitions in Europe.

The tour also includes a trip on the historic subway and a stop halfway through. Duration: about 3 hours.

What's included

  • Map of the city
  • Travel Guide in Italian
  • "Metro ticket 'pay at the spot'."

What to expect

  1. Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz
    10m
    We will discover the history of this beautiful building, we will see the lobby with its frescoes.
  2. Mai Mano Haz
    5m
    We will enter this important building for the history of photography
  3. Liszt Ferenc Square
    10m
    Beautiful square with numerous statues, we will discover the history
  4. Liszt Academy
    5m
    The iconic building of classical music in Hungary. We will appreciate the architecture and see the lobby.
  5. Museo Casa del Terrore
    Pass by
    We will know the history of this building that symbolized the dark years of Hungarian history
  6. Heroes' Square
    10m
    Iconic square of Budapest, we will see its statues and discover its curiosities
  7. Vajdahunyad Castle
    10m
    Beautiful castle, we will see the inner courtyard and discover the different architectural styles that surround it.
  8. House Of Music Hungary
    Pass by
    Contemporary building with a particular style, we will discover its secrets
  9. Museum of Ethnography
    Pass by
    An open-air book, a spectacular architectural style. We will see the building and adjacent monuments.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts from the Opera. You will find the Guide with the tricolor umbrella in front of the Opera.

End point

The tour ends at the Ethnographic Museum near the metro stop of Heroes Square.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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5.0 (8)

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