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Private Tour: Budapest Castle District and Medieval Hungary with Local Expert

By Friendly Local Guides
Free cancellation available
Price is $299 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the history of the Castle area, from its medieval past to the present day. Take a 2,5-hour tour of the interior of the church of Matthias, visiting the best places in the area. Stop for a break for coffee and cakes at a local cafe. Feel the majesty of this historical buildings with personal professional guide, who will tell you fun facts about the city and places.

● Learn about the fascinating history of Budapest
● View the Royal Palace and the Presidential Palace
● Visit Matthias Church with your knowledgeable guide
● Take in breathtaking panoramic views from Fisherman's Bastion
● Explore the Castle, the UNESCO World Heritage site
● Enjoy included admission to Matthias Church
● Sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and cake at a cozy local café

Activity location

  • Castle District
    • 2 Országház utca
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Castle District
    • 2 Országház utca
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary

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Private Tour: Budapest Castle District and Medieval Hungary with Local Expert
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
$299.00 x 1 Adult$299.00

Total
Price is $299.00
Until Wed, Nov 5

What's included, what's not

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    Iconic places for photoshoot
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    Must see and off the beaten path
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    Multiple start times available
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    Coffee and a traditional cake at a local cafe
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    Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
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    Snacks
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    All Fees and Taxes
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    Private local tour
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    Coffee and/or Tea
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    Extra food and drinks
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    Entrance fees
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    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may be denied entry if you ignore the dress requirements

Activity itinerary

Castle District
  • 20m
During this 2.5-hour tour you will see the main sights and monuments of the area, including the Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, the area of the Dissertation, the square of the Holy Trinity square, Hess Andras and Fisherman's Bastion.
Buda Castle
  • 20m
The first our stop is Buda Castle. This private walking tour gives you an idea about the fascinating history of the district of Buda Castle, from the medieval days to the present day. Your guide will tell you how was originally designed the castle hill, and how the area was used by many different cultures for centuries. Buda Castle and the Castle District Budapest is a historical part of Buda Side in Budapest. This castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the best places to visit in the Hungarian capital.
Fisherman's Bastion
  • 20m
The second stop is the Fisherman's Bastion which is situated in Buda castle. Walking through the fortification system, you will find yourself in a romantic world. The openwork arcade gallery, numerous arches, columns, narrow loopholes, carved balustrade, stairwells, sculptures and terraces with open platforms are pleasing
Matthias Church
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The third stop is Matthias Church. You will have the opportunity to admire its interior. The majestic Catholic Cathedral of St. Matiash is an architectural gem of the old Buda. One of the finest masterpieces of Gothic architecture is named in honor of the king of Hungary, Hunyadi Matyas, which was enumerated by the Church to sainthood. You will be impressed by the abundance of Gothic elements of the Church of St. Matiyash. Striking in their elegance white stone walls of the building, decorated with high windows, delicate moldings, and exposed vertical edges, ascend up the many spires, pinnacles and towers. In the middle ages a sanctuary was repeatedly destroyed and restored again. Beautiful iconic building gained its current modern form after extensive reconstruction in the late nineteenth century.
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
● Next stop is Buda Hill Funicular, it is the cliff railway, which works perfectly, running from the Chain Bridge to the top of Castle Hill, near Buda Castle. The ticket is not included. The best way to get to the top of Castle Hill is by taking the Funicular and then walking back down.
Holy Trinity Column
  • 20m
It’s time to head to Holy Trinity Column. The plague column of Budapest or the column of the Holy Trinity is located on the square of the same name, near Budai fortress, the Fisherman's bastion and the church of St. Matthias.
Sandor Palace
  • 10m
Then you will stop at Sandor Palace. It is located in the Budai Fortress, was built in 1806 according to the project of architect Mihai Pollak for Count Vincent Sandor. Now it is the official residence of the President of Hungary.
Fountain of King Matthias
  • 10m
And the last stop is Fountain of King Matthias. A masterpiece of neo-Baroque fountain "the Hunt of king Matthias" created by the sculptor Aleichem of Stroble and architect Aleichem by Hausmann in the years 1899-1904. It adorns the wall of the Royal Palace and is located near the Northern facade of the former Royal chapel Zsigmond.

Location

Activity location

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    Castle District
    • 2 Országház utca
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Castle District
    • 2 Országház utca
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary

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