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Historical and Cultural Self Guided Walking Tour in Budapest

New To The Site! Budapest, Hungary

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1 to 2 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Discover Budapest on a self-guided tour via WhatsApp on your smartphone. Explore the city at your own pace and admire landmarks such as Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, the Old Synagogue, and many more. Discover the stories behind the highlights and find hidden gems. Explore Budapest and follow a historical route through the city. Learn about the history of some of the most famous sights as you explore at your own pace. Start and stop the self-guided tour whenever you want, and avoid the crowds of large groups. Enjoy secret tips as you discover the city’s history.

What's Included

A route in Budapest past 11 locations
Information and fun trivia at each stop of the tour
You'll receive a link to start the tour in your confirmation e-mail
Self-guided tour on your smartphone
Written Guide: English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch

Fees for attractions (all locations can be viewed from the outside or are free to visit)
Live guide

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Budapest
Szentháromság tér, 1014 Hungary

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

End point

Budapest
Kossuth Lajos tér, Hungary

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What To Expect

Matthias Church

Starting location of the tour, you will only visit the outside of the building. When you visit Matthias Church, you will see a beautiful building with colorful tiles on the roof and tall towers that look like they’re reaching for the sky. The church is covered with lots of cool carvings and statues. It’s in a special part of the city where you can look out and see amazing views of Budapest and the river.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buda Castle

Second location of the tour, you will only visit the outside of the building. Buda Castle is a huge old palace on a hill overlooking the city. It looks like a fairytale castle with big courtyards, statues, and fountains. From here, you can see the whole city and the river.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Szechenyi Lanchid

The Szechenyi Chain Bridge is a big, famous bridge that goes over the Danube River and connects two parts of Budapest. It has giant stone lions at each end and lots of big chains holding it up.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vigado Square (Vigado ter)

Vigado Square is an open area next to the Danube River. Here you can see a beautiful concert hall and impressive fountains. It’s a great place to relax, watch the river, and see people enjoying the city.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Elizabeth Square

Elizabeth Square is a great park in the middle of Budapest with a giant Ferris wheel called the Budapest Eye.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

The Great Synagogue is an enormous building with colorful designs and two onion-shaped domes on top. It’s the largest synagogue in Europe and has an amazing patterned brickwork on the outside.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz

The Hungarian State Opera House is one of the most famous opera houses in European history, with lots of decorations, statues, and columns on the outside. It’s on a famous street called Andrassy Avenue, a place you have to visit.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Szabadsag ter

Szabadsag ter, or Liberty Square, is a big park with lots of statues and memorials, some of which you'll receive great stories about.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Fat Policeman Statue

The Fat Policeman Statue is a bronze statue of a chubby policeman. People love to rub his belly for good luck! It’s a great spot to take a fun picture.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kossuth Lajos Square

Kossuth Lajos Square is a big open space right in front of the giant Hungarian Parliament building. The building looks like a castle with many towers and windows. In the square, there are statues that tell stories about Hungary’s history.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
Use comfortable walking shoes.
Make sure your phone is fully charged before starting
Make sure you have a steady internet connection
Tips for restaurants, museums and other fun attractions not included in the tour
Important Note- The remaining time will be allotted for the travel time between locations

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historical and Cultural Self Guided Walking Tour in Budapest?

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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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historical and Cultural Self Guided Walking Tour in Budapest?

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).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

A route in Budapest past 11 locations.
Information and fun trivia at each stop of the tour.
You'll receive a link to start the tour in your confirmation e-mail.
Self-guided tour on your smartphone.
Written Guide: English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch.

The following is NOT included:

Fees for attractions (all locations can be viewed from the outside or are free to visit).
Live guide.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

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?

A:

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?

A:

Accessibility information for the Historical and Cultural Self Guided Walking Tour in Budapest is as follows:

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Historical and Cultural Self Guided Walking Tour in Budapest 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!

Mar 2024