General sightseeing tour

At a glance

General sightseeing tour is a 4h private experience in Budapest, Hungary, operated by Tourist Angel. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $102.77 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (with public transport or by car, according to the selected tour option), Professional, licenced tour guide.

Quick facts

Duration

4h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

German, English, Italian, French

Pickup

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Admire the Millennium Subway (Budapest Metro line 1, built in 1896) with its original stations. While taking the metro, you will see the elegant Andrassy Avenue the 2 miles long historical thoroughfare of the city.

2. Stop 2 · 10m

   Walk through the impressive Heroes' Square, the largest square in Budapest. In the middle of the square you find the Millennium Monument, while on its two sides you will see the Arts Hall and the Fine Arts Museum.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   Visit the Millennium Monument, commemorating 1000 years of Hungarian history. In front of the monument you will find the grave of the unknown heroes, while in the colonnades around you can admire the statues of the greatest kings and leaders of the country.

4. Stop 4 · 15m

   Explore Budapest City Park, the oldest public park in the world. Walk over a bridge to reach an island on the lake, home to the romantic Vajdahunyad Castle. All around the courtyard there are copies of buildings representing different periods and styles of Hungarian architecture.

5. Stop 5 · 5m

   In the inner courtyard of the castle you will discover the interesting statue of Anonymus, the first history writer of Hungary who lived in the 12th century.

6. Stop 6 · 5m

   You will pass by the main building of the famous Szechenyi Baths, the largest thermal bath of Europe. Through the windows you will be able to see the outdoor pools and people swimming in the warm water.

7. Stop 7 · 45m

   We will take the public bus to the Castle of Buda where we will explore the panoramic terrace of the Royal Palace with the most beautiful view of the city.

8. Stop 8 · 10m

   See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.

9. Stop 9 · 15m

   Then we will move from the castle of Buda to the palace of the president with the guards in historical uniforms.

10. Stop 10 · 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.

11. Stop 11 · 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.)

12. Stop 12 · 15m

    The iconic bridge is under renovation currently (from 2021 to 2022), so instead of walking on it we will need to use the public transport to get to the castle of Buda.

13. Stop 13 · 10m

    As an option, we can finish the tour in Pest Downtown in front of Saint Stephen's Basilica built for the memory of the first Hungarian king (died in 1038). You will have a chance to visit the church inside on your own after the tour.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (covering your legs and shoulders is required in church areas)
• Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
• Transportation to/from attractions is according to the selected tour option (on public transport or by car)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions