Castle District tour with Matthias Church Ticket & Cake & Coffee

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About this activity

A historical walk full of the dark tales and beguiling secrets of Budapest’s Castle District. Romance, espionage and the neverending struggle for power.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Budapest Urban Walks

Ages: Children (1–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Coffee and a traditional cake at a local caf
Included: Snacks
Included: Maps and further recommendations
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Additional entrance fees
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Fisherman's Bastion

10 min

The Halászbástya or Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known monuments in Budapest, located in the Buda Castle, in the 1st district of Budapest. It is one of the most important tourist attractions due to the unique panorama of Budapest from the Neo-Romanesque lookout terraces.
Stop 2

Passing by

The Budapest Castle Hill Funicular or Budavári Sikló is a funicular railway in the city of Budapest, in Hungary. It links the Adam Clark Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge at river level to Buda Castle above.
Matthias Church

30 min Admission included

The Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle (Hungarian: Nagyboldogasszony-templom), more commonly known as the Matthias Church (Hungarian: Mátyás-templom), more rarely the Coronation Church of Buda, is a Roman Catholic church located in the Holy Trinity Square, Budapest, Hungary, in front of the Fisherman's Bastion at the heart of Buda's Castle District.
Buda Castle

20 min

Buda Castle (Hungarian: Budavári Palota, German: Burgpalast) is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. It was first completed in 1265, but the massive Baroque palace today occupying most of the site was built between 1749 and 1769.
Holy Trinity Column

10 min

Located near Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion, the Holy Trinity Statue can be found in the middle of Trinity Square. The column commemorates the people of Buda who died from two outbreaks of the Black Plague.
Sandor Palace

10 min

The Sándor Palace (Hungarian: Sándor-palota) is a palace in Budapest, Hungary. Located beside the Buda Castle complex in the ancient Castle District, it has served as the official residence and workspace of the President of Hungary since 2003.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you right next to the funicular's ticket office under the Castle District.

End point

Your guide will meet you right next to the funicular's ticket office under the Castle District.

Using your ticket

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements