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Budapest Essential Walking Tour

9 Reviews 4.89 out of 5 stars Based on 9 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Budapest, Hungary

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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

The essential walking tour is an overview of Hungary' s past , culture and its people. The aim of my walking tour is to make you discover and experience our city through the eyes of an insider and to be informed by a native Hungarian about the past and current affairs of the city. I’d like to tell you all the history behind our bridges, buildings and statues, but most importantly I would like you to have fun and return home from Hungary with great memories.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks traditional hungarian strudel
  • Tour Guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Budapest
    Deák Ferenc tér, 1052 Hungary

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Budapest
    Széchenyi Lánchíd, 1051 Hungary

    We are goint to end our walk in te Castle district most frequented place the Holy trinity square ( Szentháromság tér) just off the Matthias church

    What To Expect

    Deak Ferenc Square

    Let's meet at stairs of the Lutheran church of Deák tér from here we take a short walk to Elizabeth square and also to the Opera house
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Heroes' Square

    After leraning about the Opera and other opulent buildings from the outside we hop on the Millenium underground Europe's frist underground and continue our walk to Heroes' squre and City park where we are going to visit Vajdahunyad Castle as well and learn about its architecture.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Szechenyi Baths and Pool

    Get acquainted with the beautiful history of the most visited thermal bath of Budapest if we can we also take a glimpse of the outdoor pools by entering the side entrance.From this point we take the underground back to the downtown to St. Stephen Basilica.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

    Learn about the birth of catholic Hungary and its state founder King Stephen and also get introduced to the great deeds of some other great personalities from Hungarian history such as Ferenc Puskás
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Szabadsag ter

    After taking a short break at the Strudel house where we have spent our strudel and coffe we walk towards the bank district of Budapest and we end up at the most beautiful square of the city. Learn about the last remining Soviet Statue, the American embassy and The memorial of the German occupation.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hungarian Parliament Building

    We reach Kossuth tér where we observe the mighty building of the Hungarian Parliamnet we speak a lot about architecture , history and politics of the past and recent issues.We also visit the Shoes on the Danube Promenade close to the Parliament building
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Fisherman's Bastion

    After visiting the Parliament we take Metro 2 the red line under the Danube and soon we reach the top of Castle hill and start our walk and historical journey at the Fishermen's bastion by taking a panoramic view from the beautiful look-out terrace. From here we walk to the Royal Palace area.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chain Bridge

    We walk down the Castle hill along the Funicular. Hear interesting stories about the iconic first permanent bridge of Budapest , and stories of the lions.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Budapest Essential Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Average 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 9 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    • Snackstraditional hungarian strudel
    • Tour Guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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