Activity Budapest, Hungary

Budapest Grand Walk

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Walking across the Chain Bridge is a Budapest must-do. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Discussing the Hungarian heroes at Heroes' Square in Budapest. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

There is much to love about Budapest beyond the cafés, spas and the ruin bars. It is encouraged that all travelers to Budapest devote plenty of time to exploring life in the maze of inner city streets, the elegant late-19th/early-20th century villas on the grand boulevards, the bridges connecting Buda and Pest, and the beautiful Danube promenade which cuts through the center of town. This 4-hour guided walking tour of the city shows you the best of Budapest.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Taste Hungary

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A few short trips on public transportation (including the continent’s oldest metro line)
Included: Coffee break during the tour (one coffee/drink included)
Included: Many stops for photos and questions
Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: English-speaking, experienced local guide
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: A glass of Hungarian sparkling wine to begin the tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Tasting Table Budapest

15 min

Meet your guide at this wine cellar in the Palace district , and start the tour with an aperitif!
Hungarian National Museum

Passing by

Walking is the best way to explore Budapest, and the only way to truly discover the details hidden among the city’s streets. This 4-hour grand walking tour, led by an experienced local guide, visits a mix of many of the city’s major sights and lesser-known ones which should not be missed. Focusing on the history of the city and the country, this tour covers a large area of the city, squeezing in many places of interest.

In this neighborhood you will see some stunning buildings (many of which have seen better days) including the Hungarian National Radio Building (which was an important site during the 1956 Revolution) and the National Museum.
Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz

Passing by

We'll pass by the Hungarian State Opera House, a neo-Renaissance building on Andrássy út, designed by Miklós Ybl.
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

Passing by

Then briefly check out the neighboring Jewish District, and see the Grand Synagogue (Europe’s largest), the Gozsdu udvar complex, and bustling Király utca.
Hungarian Parliament Building

Passing by

We'll admire the neo-Gothic Parliament building, which dominates the Danube bank.
Szent Istvan Bazilika

15 min

This Catholic basilica is named in honor of Stephen, the first King of Hungary, whose mummified right hand is housed in the church.
Heroes' Square

Passing by

Hop on continental Europe’s oldest metro line and also stop for a coffee break at a favorite local café. Budapest has layers of history, and this tour will reveal them through the telling of the stories of the buildings and streets, as well as the important players in Hungarian history from kings, dictators, and freedom fighters to architects, writers, and politicians.
Szechenyi Lanchid

Passing by

Our tour ends near the Chain Bridge (on the Pest side). Cross the bridge to continue your own exploration of the Buda Castle.
Gozsdu Udvar

Passing by

We'll pass through this complex of seven buildings, and their connected courtyards, in the 7th district. The lively courtyards are full of shops and restaurants.
Shoes on the Danube Bank

Passing by

In addition to seeing grand public spaces, you’ll see monuments including the heartbreaking Shoes on the Danube Holocaust memorial and the Soviet Monument. You’ll also learn why there is memorial to characters such as a US major, and Ronald Reagan.
Hungarian Academy of Sciences

Passing by

The Hungarian Academy of Sciences is housed in an elegant neoclassical palace, built in 1865.
Stock Exchange Palace

Passing by

"Liberty" Square is flanked by many beautiful buildings, including the former stock exchange.
Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)

Passing by

Budapest's bridges, linking Buda and Pest, are vital to the city scape, and daily life.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Look for the cellar entrance.

End point

Using your ticket

Please arrive 10 minutes early so the tour can begin on time. If you'll be late call +36 1 701 1886 so we can notify your guide. Dress according to the weather, and wear comfortable shoes! Contact us at [email protected] with any questions!

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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 is a shared small-group tour (2 - 8 guests). For booking larger groups please choose the 'Group Tour' option when booking
If you would like a private tour for just your group (which can be customized), please choose the 'Private Tour' option when booking. If you have a preferred neighborhood or theme, please advise local supplier
4-hour tour (if you have somewhere else to be afterwards, please let your guide know at the beginning of the tour as it can stretch on for more than four hours if you are not in a rush)
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended
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