Student Group tour, Budapest

About this activity

A general sightseeing tour for young public we don't give you long boring lectures. For large groups we can use loudspeakers or break the group in half. We can recommend you non-expensive eateries with local Hungarian food and other friendly priced activities. We can also give you tips on party places for the night.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Tourist Angel

What is included

Included

Included: Professional, licenced tour guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Tour guiding on board (if the group has its own bus)

Not included

Not included: Admission fees: Entrance ticket to Saint Stephen's Basilica or Matthias Church
Not included: Public transport tickets

Itinerary

Buda Castle

45 min

We will cross the river Danube and walk uphills (or optionally take the public bus) to the Castle of Buda where we will explore the panoramic terrace of the Royal Palace with the most beautiful view of the city.
Sandor Palace

5 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.
Fountain of King Matthias

5 min

See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.
Fisherman's Bastion

10 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.
Matthias Church

5 min Admission not included

We will walk around the beautiful Matthias Church built in the Middle Ages in Gothic style.
Szechenyi Lanchid

Passing by

The iconic bridge s under renovation currently (from 2021 to 2022), so instead of walking on it we will need to use the public transport to get to the castle of Buda.
Szent Istvan Bazilika

10 min Admission not included

We can finish the tour in Pest Downtown in front of Saint Stephen's Basilica built for the memory of the first Hungarian king (died in 1038). You will have a chance to visit the church inside on your own after the tour.
Heroes' Square

one hour

As an option you can take a 1 hour long extra trip to Heroes Square and the City Park. We can get there with the historical Millennium Subway (Budapest Metro line 1, built in 1896) which runs under Andrassy Avenue. Heroes' Square is the largest square in Budapest. In the middle of it you will find the Millennium Monument, while on its two sides you will see the Arts Hall and the Fine Arts Museum. Explore Budapest City Park, the oldest public park in the world. Walk over a bridge to reach an island on the lake, home to the romantic Vajdahunyad Castle. It is a complex of copies of historical buildings representing different periods and styles of Hungarian architecture. In the inner courtyard you will find the statue of Anonymus, the first history writer of Hungary who lived in the 12th century. After that you will pass by the famous Szechenyi Baths, the largest thermal bath of Europe. Through the windows you will be able to see the outdoor pools and people swimming in the warm water.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

Optional end point.

Pickup points

Exe Budapest Center
NH Collection Budapest City Center
Hotel Classic
Stories Boutique Hotel
La Prima Fashion Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Budapest
Hotel Charles
Hotel Mediterran
Hotel Memories Budapest
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Lidi Guesthouse
Three Corners Hotel Anna

and 215 more pickup points

The tour guide will go to the meeting point, which can be your hotel or another meeting point in downtown. Pick is on foot and by public transport, not by car. (Except the group has its own vehicle.)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
The tour can take place in every weather condition, please bring appropriate cloths.
The tour is mostly on foot. Public transport service can be used to Buda Castle on request. To go to Heroes Square it is necessary to take the underground due to the distance. Transport tickets cost 1 EUR/person for 1 way.
If the group has its own bus, it can be used for transportation during the tour. A seat should be provided for the guide next to the driver. The guide can work on board if microphone is available. Tour itinerary can be modified according to bus parking possibilities.

Options

General student group tour

More tour guides: For more than 30 people please book for more groups (one group can be booked for 15 people). Every group will have its guide.

Walking and public transport

Duration: 4 hours

General Tour: This complete tour option includes all monuments described: Heroes Square and City Park, Buda Castle, St Stephen's Basilica.

Bus and subway: Public bus and subway will be used during the tour. The additional cost for transport tickets is: 4 EUR/person.

Group size: For a group larger than 15 (max. 30 people), please just book the tour for 15 people (the max number allowed for booking).

Pickup included
Short student group tour

More tour guides: For more than 30 people please book for more groups (one group can be booked for 15 people). Every group will have its guide.

Walking tour

Duration: 2 hours

Short Tour: This is a basic walking tour which includes the Castle of Buda end an optional end point at Saint Stephen's Basilica.

Public transport: Public bus can be used to go to the castle and to return. The additional cost for the bus ticket is: 1 EUR/person for 1 way.

Group size: For a group larger than 15 (max. 30 people), please just book the tour for 15 people (the max number allowed for booking).

Pickup included