Classic Walk in Budapest

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About this activity

A visit to the most famous monuments in the central area of the Hungarian capital: both in Pest and in Buda, on both sides of the Danube. The main attractions of the visit are St. Stephen's Basilica, the Parliament Building and the famous Buda Castle district.

While the tour is mostly on foot, we arrive at Buda Castle by public transport. Tickets for public transport are not included in the price.

The visit lasts 3 hours normally.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Italiano a Budapest

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided tour
Included: Optional entry to Saint Stephen's Basilica, with skip-the-line ticket (closed on some holidays!)
Included: Professional tour guide

Not included

Not included: Public transport tickets (4 EUR/person)

Itinerary

St. Stephen's Square

10 min

You will see the attractive square in front of the Basilica.
Szent Istvan Bazilika

30 min Admission included

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.
Hungarian Parliament Building

15 min Admission not included

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.
Stop 4

45 min

You 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.
Fountain of King Matthias

10 min

See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.
Sandor Palace

15 min Admission not included

Then we will move from the castle of Buda to the palace of the president with the guards in historical uniforms.
Matthias Church

15 min Admission not included

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.)
Stop 8

15 min Admission not included

As 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Next to Saint Stephen's Basilica, in front of California Coffee Company coffee shop.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Private Tour in English
Private Tour in Italian
Small-Group Tour in English

Group size: While this is a public tour option, the group is normally smaller with only a few other travellers if any.