Essential Walking Tour
At a glance
Essential Walking Tour is a 3h private experience in Budapest, Hungary, operated by Tourist Angel. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 118 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $39.96 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: On request pickup is possible at your hotel. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car., Professional English-speaking tour guide, Walking tour with public transport breaks.
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 118 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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
What's included
- On request pickup is possible at your hotel. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Walking tour with public transport breaks
- Private tour only for you and your family/friends
- Good for avoiding crowds
Not included
- Entrance fee for Saint Stephen's Basilica
- Food and beverage during the tour
- Public transport ticket
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
You will see the most monumental religious building of the Hungarian capital dedicated to Saint Stephen the first Hungarian king.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Take a photographic walk around the most impressive, iconic palace of the city, and the impressive square surrounding it.
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Stop 3 · 50m
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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Stop 4 · 10m
See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.
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Stop 5 · 15m
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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Stop 6 · 15m
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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Stop 7 · 15m
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.)
Meeting point
Next to Saint Stephen's Basilica, in front of California Coffee Company coffee shop.
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Essential Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $39.96 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
On request pickup is possible at your hotel. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.; Professional English-speaking tour guide; Walking tour with public transport breaks; Private tour only for you and your family/friends; Good for avoiding crowds.
Where does it start?
Next to Saint Stephen's Basilica, in front of California Coffee Company coffee shop.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 118 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Budapest.
