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Get an overview of Hungarian history and culture on this small group walking tour
Visit Heroes' Square and City Park and have a peek into a bathhouse
Enjoy a soft drink and two homemade Hungarian dessert on a break
See some of the most famous sights of Budapest, such as the Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes' Square and many others
What to expect
Your walking tour begins at the Opera House from where you’ll take a short ride on the Millennium metro out to the Heroes' Square and City Park. There you’ll have a great introduction to the rich Hungarian history and culture through the chronological line of kings. Then you’ll walk through the city park to visit the Vajdahunyad Castle (outside only), a complex built in 1896 displaying typical architecture found throughout Hungary.
Next, you’ll stop at Széchenyi bath house (with a peek inside when open) to learn about the amazing bath culture this country has to offer. Afterwards, you will take the Millennium metro back towards the city center and stop at the end of Andrassy Boulevard where you’ll hear about the significance the street brought to culture and nobility.
After the city park visit you’ll head over to the St. Stephen’s Basilica (outside only) before taking a break in a café for a taste of Hungary’s dessert and a coffee or soft drink (included in the tour). After the refreshment break, you’ll head down to the riverside to see the famous blue Danube. Take in the spectacular view of Gellert Hill and the Citadel, Buda Hills and the Royal Palace as you cross the river via Budapest’s Chain Bridge.
For the final leg of the tour, you climb the steps up into the Buda Castle District and then wander through the old cobblestone streets and alleys to the finishing point in front of the Matthias church and Fisherman’s Bastion. At the end of the tour, the guide will help with ideas, directions and more.
COVID-19 information
The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.Visitor numbers are limited to reduce crowds
Tickets can only be purchased online
What's included
English speaking guide
Coffee or soft drink with 2 Hungarian desserts
Public transport tickets during the tour
What's not included
Entry fees to sights and museums
Food and beverages except where noted
Location
Meeting point:
Meet your guide in front of the Hungarian State Opera House, Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061
Provider
Absolute Tours
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the activity begins.
Important to know
- Your will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 3.5 hours
- Tour operates in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
- Please note that the tour includes climbing stairs and walking uphill when visiting Buda Castle.
- The tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility and for children in pushchair.
- The minimum number of purchasable tickets is 2 for each kind
