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2-Hour Private Budapest Castle Walking Tour

5.0(1 reviews)Budapest, HungaryOperated by Budapest City Walks
  • Duration2 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish

About this activity

Would you like to visit the most historical part of Budapest? If that’s the case, this is the perfect choice for you! The area on top of the Castle Hill has been the heart of the capital even from the medieval times and partly survived the great wars. Today it is a charming UNESCO World Heritage Site. With cobblestoned passages, Baroque apartments, royal courtyards, cosy cafés and galleries the Old Town of Buda is a mix of culture and heritage, old and new. Of couse we will not miss such important sights as the gorgeous Matthias Church, the iconic Fisherman’s Bastion or the Royal Palace which houses two museums and a library actually. Fun facts? Learning about locals’ lifestyle or architecture? Best photo locations? Check!

Are you interested in an interior visit of the Matthias Church? OR Would you like to taste strudel? Is there anything else you would like to add to your experience? Let's customize your tour. Please contact me for tour START TIME and optional PICK UP POINT.

What to expect

2 hours6 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Castell de Buda

    Varalagut, Budapest, Hungary

    5 minutes

    Passing by the Castle Hill Tunnel we can walk up to the top of the Castle Hill. A 10 -12 minute long moderate walk on a staircase.

  2. Buda Castle

    Szent Gyorgy Ter, Budapest, 1014, Hungary

    45 minutesAdmission not included

    We can walk around the Royal and the Government area visiting the Royal Palace from the outside as it houses two museums and a library, actually. Then we can visit the Matthias Fountain, the ruins of the Medieval Castle, The Hungarian Whitehouse (outside visit) and the Government Area.

  3. Holy Trinity Column

    Szentharomsag Ter, Budapest, 1014, Hungary

    20 minutes

    We can continue our walk in the residential area. The Old Town of Buda also offers so many nice sights to see. The oldest apartments of the city and the decorative Holy Trinity Square with the Column in the middle of it.

  4. Matthias Church

    Szentharomsag ter 2, Budapest, 1014, Hungary

    20 minutesAdmission not included

    We are visiting the most beautiful Church of the city from the outside but there is an optional inside visit, too.

  5. Fisherman's Bastion

    Szentharomsag Ter, Budapest, 1014, Hungary

    15 minutes

    Let's enjoy the outstanding UNESCO World Heritage Landscape of Pest from the ground level of Fisherman's Bastion.

  6. Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

    Kapisztran ter 6, Budapest, 1014, Hungary

    15 minutesAdmission not included

    On our way to the ruins of Church of St Mary Magdalene you can explore a hidden area of the Castle District with cosy cafés, galleries, cobblestoned passages and you can learn about the story of the remains of this 800 year old church.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

At the 0 km stone on Adam Clark Square.

End

We can end the tour at the Matthias Church or wherever it is good for you.

Pickup locations206

The operator lists 206 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Callas HouseAndrassy ut 20, Budapest, 1061, Hungary
  • ROOMbach Hotel Budapest CenterRumbach Sebestyen utca 14, Budapest, 1075, Hungary
  • Melisa ApartmentRakoczi Ut 62. 1 Em. 7A, Budapest, 1074, Hungary
  • Museum Guest House 21st Floor Karoly koerut 10, Budapest, 1052, Hungary
  • Apaczai HostelPapnoevelde utca 6, Budapest, 1056, Hungary
  • Hostel DanubeCsengery utca 33, Budapest, 1067, Hungary
  • Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, BudapestVaci Utca 36, Budapest, 1056, Hungary
  • Exe Budapest CenterKossuth Lajos Utca 7-9, Budapest, 1053, Hungary
  • NH Collection Budapest City CenterOsvat Utca 2-8, Budapest, 1073, Hungary
  • Stories Boutique HotelKiraly Utca 26, Budapest, 1061, Hungary
  • La Prima Fashion HotelPiarista Str. 6, Budapest, 1052, Hungary
  • Hampton By Hilton Budapest City CentreDessewffy Utca 7-11, Budapest, 1066, Hungary
  • Hotel Memories BudapestWesselenyi Utca 4, Budapest, 1077, Hungary
  • The Grand Budapest HotelHungary
  • Gartner HotelKertesz u. 34, Budapest, 1073, Hungary
  • Crystal Downtown Apart-Hotel35 Ferenc korut I. floor, Budapest, 1094, Hungary
  • Semeinyi Nomer15 Csengery utca, Budapest, 1074, Hungary
  • Dfive Apartments - GalacticCsengery Utca 80, Budapest, 1067, Hungary
  • Academy PensionOrszaghaz Utca 21, Budapest, 1014, Hungary
  • Hotel Oktogon HaggenmacherAndrassy ut 52, Budapest, 1062, Hungary
  • M&M Apartment Budapest HouseCsengery Street 15 Feszt.1, Budapest, 1074, Hungary
  • Three Corners Hotel AnnaGyulai Pal utca 14, Budapest, 1085, Hungary
  • KViHotel BudapestNyar Street 32, Budapest, 1072, Hungary
  • Corinthia BudapestErzsebet Krt. 43-49, Royal Spa, Budapest, 1073, Hungary
  • Budapest Panorama CentralKaroly Korut 10, Budapest, 1052, Hungary
  • Pullman BudapestNagymezo U. 38, Budapest, 1065, Hungary
  • Alfa Hotel FiestaKiraly utca 20, Budapest, 1061, Hungary
  • Alex PensionUlloi ut 24, Gyomro, Budapest, 2230, Hungary
  • Boutique Residence BudapestHercegprimas U. 11. I. Em, Budapest, 1051, Hungary
  • Capital HostelAndrassy ut 1, Budapest, 1061, Hungary
  • Aurea Ana Palace by Eurostars Hotel CompanyAkademia U 15 - 17, Budapest, 1054, Hungary
  • Studio SixJokai ter 6VI ker, Budapest, 1061, Hungary
  • Charm Hotel BudapestSo Utca 6, Budapest, 1056, Hungary
  • TL Hotel BudapestEotvos Utca 25/A, Budapest, 1067, Hungary
  • Smart Hotel BudapestLovolde ter 4, Budapest, 1068, Hungary
  • Danubius Hotel Astoria City CenterKossuth Lajos utca 19-21, Budapest, 1053, Hungary
  • Gold Hotel BudapestHegyalja Ut 14, Budapest, 1016, Hungary
  • KulterinovSzentharomsag ter 6, Budapest, 1014, Hungary
  • Budapest City CentralKaroly koerut 3/A, Doorbell: 102, Budapest, 1075, Hungary
  • Evergreen Hotel34 Kertesz U, Budapest, 1073, Hungary
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We can use public transport services from your hotel, ship port etc. We can finish the tour in the Castle District or if you wish I can guide you back to your hotel.

What's included

Included

  • Guiding services by licensed local guide
  • Planning and organizing your customized tour

Not included

  • Public transport tickets (500 HUF/around 1 EUR per one ticket)
  • Entrance fee to Matthias Church

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers who can not have light or moderate walks(The Buda side is more hilly while Pest is a flat area)

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Manual
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Budapest
Product code
423967P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

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  • 51

Ratings aggregated from Viator (1).

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