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Free tour of Buda Castle

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Overview

Discover the most charming and monumental side of Budapest with this Buddha Hill tour. We will explore the cobbled streets, the most spectacular viewpoints of the city and the corners with more history.

This tour is a Free tour, at the end of the tour you will be able to pay the guide freely.

We will start with the Chain Bridge, to ascend to Buda Castle and learn the traces of kings, wars, and legends that marked this area over the centuries. We will walk through the gardens of the Várkert Bazár, and we will tour the exterior of the Royal Palace and the presidential residence.

We will enter the medieval city and close the tour on high, in the Fisherman's Bastion, next to the spectacular Church of Matthias, where you will understand why this place falls in love with whoever visits it.

An ideal tour for the first day, for lovers of history, photos with views and curiosities not learned in books. You can't miss it!

What's Included

  • Guided tour for 2h 30min

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Budapest
    Clark Ádám tér, 1013 Hungary

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

    End point

    Budapest
    Szentháromság tér, 1014 Hungary

    Ends at the Fisherman's Bastion, the most beautiful viewpoint in Budapest

    What To Expect

    Szechenyi Lanchid

    Symbol of the union between Buddha and Pest. You will discover its tragic history during World War II and the origin of its famous guardian lions.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Buda Hill Funicular

    We will tell you the story of the charming funicular that since 1870 connects the bank of the Danube with the castle. Although we will not climb in it, as we will go through another access to the castle.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Varkert Bazar

    This set of neo-Renaissance gardens and terraces allows us to ascend panoramically towards the castle hill.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Virgin Mary Statue

    From the heights, in the viewpoints of Buda Castle, prepare for one of the best views of Parliament, the Danube and the city bridges.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Budavari Matyas Kiraly Jatszoter

    A sculptural fountain depicting a tragic love story starring King Matthias Corvinus.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Buda Castle

    We will tour the exteriors of the imposing Royal Palace, residence of Hungarian kings for centuries. It was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, and today houses museums and the National Library.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Sandor Palace

    Right next to the castle, this elegant neoclassical building is the official residence of the Hungarian president. We tell you how the current political system works in Hungary.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Uri Street

    We will stroll through the cobbled streets of the old town of Buda, discovering colored houses, hidden courtyards and remains of wall.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The House of Houdini

    Did you know that the most famous illusionist in the world was born in Budapest? In front of the museum dedicated to Harry Houdini, we will tell you its origins, and its life full of mysteries
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Panoptikum

    Under our feet stretches a maze of tunnels that have been prison, shelter and even the scene of vampire legends. We won't go in, but we'll tell you the most disturbing thing this underworld hides.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Matthias Church

    One of the most beautiful churches in Central Europe. With its multicolored ceramic roof and mix of styles. We won't go inside, it's explained from the outside.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Fisherman's Bastion

    We finish the tour in this fairytale viewpoint, with towers that look like something out of Disney and dreamy views.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Free tour of Buda Castle?

    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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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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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.
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