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Essential Walking Tour

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St. Stephen's Basilica
Chain Bridge
Royal Palace terrace

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Overview

• Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour, taking in all the most beautiful views and sights the city has to offer.
• Experience the most prominent sights and authentic culture of Budapest.
• The walking tour covers sights such sights as Buda Castle and the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, the Fishermen's Bastion, Chain Bridge and Saint Stephen's Basilica.
• Discover the local culture, and hear a lot of interesting stories from Hungarian history.
• On the way you'll get an insider's perspective from a local guide who will answer any questions you might have.
• The tour guide is flexible and you will have enough time and opportunity to take pictures and do the tour comfortably. 
• Perfect for all types of travellers, irrespective of age, this is a fantastic way to experience this vibrant city.
• We recommend it especially for those who visit Budapest for the first time. 

What's Included

  • On request pickup is possible at your hotel. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.
  • Walking tour with public transport breaks
  • Private tour only for you and your family/friends
  • Entrance fee for Saint Stephen's Basilica
  • Food and beverage during the tour
  • Public transport ticket
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Meeting and Pickup

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Upon request the tour guide will go to your hotel or any alternative meeting point in downtown. Drop-off at your hotel is also possible if you require. Pickup and drop-off is on foot and by public transport, not by car. No extra fee is charged for this service.

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Budapest
Szent István tér, 1051 Hungary

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

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Budapest
Szentháromság tér, 1014 Hungary

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What To Expect

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

You will see the most monumental religious building of the Hungarian capital dedicated to Saint Stephen the first Hungarian king. You will have an option to visit the Basilica inside.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hungarian Parliament Building

Take a photographic walk around the most impressive, iconic palace of the city, and the impressive square surrounding it.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buda Castle

We will take the public transport to the Castle of Buda. We will visit the famous Buda Castle: first we will explore the panoramic terrace of the Royal Palace with the most beautiful view of the city.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fountain of King Matthias

See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sandor Palace

Then we will move from the castle of Buda to the palace of the president with the guards in historical uniforms.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fisherman's Bastion

As a next stop on the tour you will have the chance to admire one of the most beautiful and fascinating places in Budapest, the Fishermen's Bastion with the famous panorama over the river Danube and the Hungarian Parliament building.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Matthias Church

We will walk around the beautiful Matthias Church built in the Middle Ages in Gothic style. (A short visit inside is also possible on request, but it requires an entrance ticket which costs 5 EUR / person to be paid separately.)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is mostly on foot. Public transport service will be used to go to the Castle of Buda and to return. It will cost 4 EUR/person.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 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). 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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4.91
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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 74 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Essential Walking Tour?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • On request pickup is possible at your hotel. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.
  • Walking tour with public transport breaks.
  • Private tour only for you and your family/friends.
  • Good for avoiding crowds.
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fee for Saint Stephen's Basilica.
  • Food and beverage during the tour.
  • Public transport ticket.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Essential Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Essential Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • On request pickup is possible at your hotel. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.
  • Walking tour with public transport breaks
  • Private tour only for you and your family/friends
  • Good for avoiding crowds
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fee for Saint Stephen's Basilica
  • Food and beverage during the tour
  • Public transport ticket

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is mostly on foot. Public transport service will be used to go to the Castle of Buda and to return. It will cost 4 EUR/person.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents

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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).

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