3 hours
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Overview
Book your preferred tour option and meet your guide near the Royal Palace (Buda Castle). Then, explore this charming cobbled district, first settled in the 1200s and home to Hungary’s royal court from the 1300s.
See medieval ruins and baroque and Gothic buildings, and admire the National Széchényi Library and Royal Palace as you chart the golden age following the court’s arrival.
Hear about the Ottoman and Habsburg eras, and how Buda attracted a melting pot of nationalities, including a significant Jewish population. View the old street and synagogue site that were hubs of the Jewish community, and see hidden gardens, courtyards, palaces, and statues that speak of Buda’s past yet are often missed by visitors.
Stroll around the restored neo-Renaissance Várkert Bazaar by the Danube, and absorb the stellar city and river panoramas from the Fisherman’s Bastion and other viewpoints.
Break for a coffee, and view the interior and multi-colored tiled roof of Matthias Church, the coronation site of many Hungarian kings. Visit a WWII bunker and hear about the Siege of Budapest, when Russian and German forces fought in the streets here in 1945, causing huge devastation.
After three hours, your tour finishes in central Buda.
Operated by
Taste Hungary
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A Wonderful Time on Castle Hill!
loriaR8257FO, Jul 2024
We did a private tour, two couples, and had a wonderful time. We customized the tour to take the funicular up and down (we walked down independently the following day) to have that experience. Our guide discussed the history of the area, changes during the Communist era, and plans for the future. We also stopped for coffee and a cake (and nice restrooms!). All in all, a great experience and we'll travel again with the company if we return to Budapest.
Great views of Budapest
ina g, Aug 2021
Walling through the castle is obviously a must do while on the Buda side. Spectacular building and fluntsins, gorgeous views of the city. Make sure you explore the whole Buda neiborhood
Great guide
857anujm, May 2019
WE had a very good and knowledgable guide. (From get a guide). She patiently explained the significance and history behind the places that we visited. Made the tour instructive and interesting. Thank you!!
Itinerary
Fisherman's Bastion
The streets follow the shape of the hill, and have seen plenty of action since the mid-13th century when the first royal residence was built here. Your guide will discuss the periods of history which influenced this neighborhood, with a special emphasis on the Jewish population which once lived here, the Hungarian royalty, and the Habsburg empire.
10 minutesMatthias Church
You’ll learn about the heroes and villains of World War Two who left their mark here, and the brutal siege of Budapest in which the neighborhood was demolished when the German and Russian armies met on these streets. Buda became an important European city in the 15th century, a melting pot of nations.
20 minutesAdmission IncludedNational Szechenyi Library
You’ll hear about how the establishment of the Royal Court sparked the beginning of a long golden age—even though no royals ever resided here. The palace and the neighborhood have been destroyed and rebuilt many times over during the course of their history, with each period, particularly the re-building after World War Two (when there was such extensive damage), leaving a different mark on the current appearance of the place.
10 minutesCastle Garden
These days the Hungarian president is lucky enough to be able to call this neighborhood home, along with a few hundred regular citizens living in the hundreds of years old buildings. Join us to learn all about this area which has witnessed so much history.
10 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Coffee break during the tour (one coffee/drink included)
- Many stops for photos and questions
- English-speaking, experienced local guide
- Tea and coffee
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the museums
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is available year-round
- This is a small-group tour (minimum of 2 guests and maximum of 8 guests)
- For larger groups please choose the "Group Tour (min. 8 pers.)" option when booking
- If you would like a private tour (which can be customized), please choose the "Private Tour" option when booking
- Three-hour tour (if you have someplace to be afterwards, please let your guide know at the beginning of the tour as it can stretch on for more than three hours if you are not in a rush...)
- This is a walking tour, so be prepared (with comfortable shoes) to spend lots of time on your feet! Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Minimum numbers of 2 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.