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Overview
Tick off top attractions on both sides of the Danube River during this three-hour private tour of Budapest’s Buda and Pest districts. See the mummified hand of the first Hungarian king in St. Stephen’s Basilica, enjoy panoramic views overlooking the city from Buda Castle and the Fisherman’s Bastion, watch guards in historical uniforms outside Sandor Palace, and continue the tour with an optional interior visit of Matthias Church.
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Italiano a Budapest
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Great tour for first time visitors to Budapest
Lesli_H, Feb 2026
This tour was a great introduction to Budapest. We were a small group of three and really appreciated the relaxed pace and well-planned route through both Buda and Pest. Our guide, Bea, was wonderful! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to listen to. She shared the history in a way that felt engaging and approachable. We left feeling oriented and excited to explore more of the city. Highly recommend for first-time visitors.
Best Budapest tour ever
Lisa_R, Dec 2025
Alexandra was a fantastic guide who easily accommodated an extra stop when we asked. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of Budapest. The tour itself covered almost everything we wanted to see and allowed us to explore the Buda side after the tour. She also gave good restaurant suggestions.
Our tour guide was...
Alla_L, Nov 2025
Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and professional. We learned so much about this beautiful city.
Walk with Aleksandra.
Irina_D, Jun 2025
,Alexandra was fun , vibrant snd knowledgeable. She covered history and present day happenings . I highly recommend!
Itinerary
St. Stephen's Square
You will see the attractive square in front of the Basilica.
10 minutesSzent Istvan Bazilika
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.
30 minutesAdmission IncludedHungarian Parliament Building
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.
15 minutesYou 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.
45 minutesFountain of King Matthias
See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.
10 minutesSandor Palace
Then we will move from the castle of Buda to the palace of the president with the guards in historical uniforms.
15 minutesMatthias Church
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.)
15 minutesAs 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.
15 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Guided tour
- Optional entry to Saint Stephen's Basilica, with skip-the-line ticket (closed on some holidays!)
- Professional tour guide
Exclusions
- Public transport tickets (4 EUR/person)
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Italian
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.