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Buda Castle Walk with Matthias Church Entry

By Absolute Tours
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $92 per adult
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Overview

Get a historical overview of the Buda Castle District, walk through the small cobblestone streets and squares with a professional local guide. You'll get a feel for its medieval aspects from the first stone laid to the present day use. Your guide will lead you through the Castle area and its historical points, occupations and roles it played throughout the Hungarian history. We'll also show you around inside the Matthias Church and tell its stories and legends. Enjoy the magnificent view over the city from Fisherman’s Bastion.

During this tour, you will see the major sights including Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, Disz Square, Holy Trinity Square, Hess Andras Square, Buda Tower

Activity location
  • Holy Trinity Column
    • Szentharomsag Ter,
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Holy Trinity Statue
    • Szentháromság utca
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary

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Small-group tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:30PM
Price details
CA $92.45 x 1 AdultCA $92.45
Total
Price is CA $92.45
Until Tue, Jan 20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip the line entry and guided tour in Matthias Church
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear modest clothing (covering the shoulders and thighs) when visiting the church. Male visitors are requested to enter with a bare head
  • Diplomatic receptions in the Castle District can alter the tour route any time of the year.
  • This tour involves two hours of continuous walking on cobblestone streets, stairs, and slippery surfaces, making it unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
  • Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
  • Solo travellers are welcome, discover Budapest alongside fellow travellers.

Activity itinerary

Holy Trinity Column
  • 10m
The tour starts at the column and your guide will have a short introduction at the beginning of the tour
Halaszbastya
  • 15m
Guests can enjoy the panorama from the Castle Hill over the city and the Danube, Parliament, Margaret Island
Statue of St Stephen
  • 5m
The guide will introduce the brief history of Hungary at the statue of the state founder St Stephen
Matthias Church
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The tour will show you the historical church inside and your guide will give a detailed description.
Becsi Kapu Square
  • 5m
The guests can see one of the main gates of the Castle area
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Guide will explain the storey of the church from the middle ages
Arpad Toth Promenade (Setany)
  • 10m
Peaceful promenade offers a relaxed walk to Disz Square with beautiful view over the Taban district and Buda Hills
Disz Square (Pass by)
Of of the entrances of the Castle area
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Learn about the storey of the funicular and the Castle Tunnel
Sandor Palace
  • 5m
The guide will introduce the Hungarian Presidential Palace
Buda Castle
  • 10m
The Palace area is open and guests can enter the inner courtyard. Today the complex houses several museums.
Varhegy
  • 5m
The guest can marvel at the old cobble stoned streets along the Castle area.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Holy Trinity Column
    • Szentharomsag Ter,
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Holy Trinity Statue
    • Szentháromság utca
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary

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