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Gems of the Budapest Castle District Walking Tour

7 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 7 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Budapest, Hungary

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2 hours 10 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

- This tour covers the highest number of places on the Castle hill with all the major attractions, a lot of hidden gems, and fun facts!
- You get small breaks to take pictures and be yourself!
- Our guides speak the perfect English and present you with the most interesting historical and local facts, legends, trends, etc. in the most lucid and humorous manner.
- You delve into the immersive journey of the arrival of the Hungarians in Hungary all the way till the 21st century as we walk through all their architectural marvels!
- We strive to make our guests' time as enjoyable as possible.
- We have a perfect review score(5/5) with more than 500 reviews on board on GetYourGuide!

What's Included

  • Live guide
  • Tips and gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Budapest
Szentháromság utca, 1014 Hungary

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

End point

Budapest
Ybl Miklós tér, 1013 Hungary

Right next to the castle garden, at the foot of the castle hill by the Varkert Bazar.

What To Expect

Holy Trinity Statue

- Background of the construction of the Holy trinity column - Brief explanations of the symbolisms of the figures of the column
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Matthias Church

- Background of the foundation of the church - Architectural details
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fisherman's Bastion

- Interesting statues - exploring the relation of the double cross and the hungarians - panoramic pest views - intriguing legends - short break for photos
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Pope Innocent XI

- statue of Pope Sylvester II - coronation statue of king Matthias - Oldest building of Hungary
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Archives of Hungary

- Architectural wonders - Vienna gate - Golden signatures by the Uri street -Statues by the vicinity and their tales
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

- Monument of the coronation mantle of the Hungarian kings - Ruins of the WW2
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arpad Toth Promenade (Setany)

- First flag after the WWII. - Row of Cannons. - View of the Buda hills. - Statue of Szekely Knight. - Brief history of the WWII and siege of Budapest.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Mounted Andras Hadik

- Most famous Hungarian Knight. - Interesting local trends - Oldest Hungarian Confectionery.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Labyrinth

- Natural cave that was used as a dungeon. - Story of Dracula/Vlad the Impaler.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of the Independence War

- Statue of Independence . - Background of the Hungarian revolution of 1848. - Connecting the symbolisms of of the statues to the original war. - House of Houdini.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Szent György Street

- Offices of the president and the prime ministers. - Ruins of the medieval castles. - Interesting secret stories.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buda Hill Funicular

- Second oldest funicular - Zero kilometer stone - oldest bridge of Hungary
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Turul Bird Statue

- Statue of the national bird of Hungary. - Background of the national bird of Hungary. - storyline of the naming of the Hungarians.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fountain of King Matthias

- Prettiest fountain of Budapest. -A romantic-tragedy
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lions Court - Buda Castle

- Courtyard of the Buda Castle. - Myhtical statues and their explanations on the facade. - Interesting local trends.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Riding Hall

- The royal Hungarian stable - Interesting local trends
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue

- Biggest statue of the castle district. - Liberator of the Hungarians from the Ottomans. - Fun facts.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

S. MARIA MATER DEI

- Statue of Virgin Mother Mary and baby Jesus. - The bridges of budapest and their relation to the Hungarian monarchs.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castle Garden

- The garden of the castle. - Spiral staircase tower. - Triton fountain.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Várkert Bazár

- Architecture of the varkert Bazar. - Statues by the facade of the infrastructure.
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5 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gems of the Budapest Castle District 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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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 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.
  • 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.

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