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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour
- Duration1 hour 50 min
- GroupShared · max 35
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
With Mysterium Tours®, spend approx. 2-hours exploring the exterior of the Buda castle district by night and listen to gruesome historical facts and the bloody side of Hungarian history in the XV-XVII century, and learn the myths of Vlad Dracula and the blood countess Elizabeth Báthory. Finally your Storyteller will tell you Hungarian folktales and vampire stories and chronicles of the 19° century.
Away from the crowds of Pest, this informative and entertaining tour, guided by a professional actor in period costume, takes you to some of the charming, magical places of the city: the Buda castle courts.
This activity is an immersive storytelling experiences about legends, mythology, dark medieval history, tales and folklore. The tour is more ideal for adults and youth. If you wish to bring your children, they can go for free (up to 6 years old).
What to expect
Buda Castle
Szent Gyorgy Ter, Budapest, 1014, Hungary
The first story time will be halfway to the top. We will stop while admiring the view and tell about medieval Hungarian history. Note that if you meet the group at the top, you will miss this part.
Turul Bird Statue
Szent Gyorgy ter, Buda Castle, Budapest, 1014, Hungary
Visiting one of the most beautiful lookout to the Danube river while stopping and listening to histories of old Hungary.
Fountain of King Matthias
Szent Gyorgy U, Budapest Castle Courtyard, Budapest, 1014, Hungary
Stopping by one of the courts of the Buda Castle, admiring the fountain of King Matthias and the surrounding palaces lit after dark, while listening to tales of vampires and dark folklore.
Buda Castle
Szent Gyorgy Ter, Budapest, 1014, Hungary
Walking around the medieval walls and ruins of the ancient castle
Matthias Church
Szentharomsag ter 2, Budapest, 1014, Hungary
Walking around, getting enchanted by the panorama while listening to stories of medieval Hungary.
Enjoying the beautiful nightly panorama from the top of the hill.
Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue
Buda Castle, Courtyard, Budapest, 1014, Hungary
We’ll stop at the majestic terrace with the equestrian statue of prince Eugene of Savoy, one of the most successful military commanders in modern European history. You will listen to more histories while taking the possibility to take photos from the top of the hill.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Zero Kilometre Stone in Clark Adam Square. Buda side of the Chain Bridge, at the bottom of the castle hill. Alternatively, if you wish you can meet the group at the top, at the "Fountain of the Fishing Children", situated next to big bird statue Turul.
End
Then the tour guide can escort you back to the starting point.
Redemption
The tour starts from the meeting point at the Kilometre Zero Stone which is located at the bottom of the Buda castle hill, by the funicular entrance (Clark Adam Square), a few meters away from the Chain Bridge (Buda side). Temporary Route Update Due to a temporary route change, the tour currently uses the castle steps instead of the original sloped pathway to reach the top. If you prefer not to walk uphill, you might consider to meet the group up in the castle at the Fountain of the Fishing Children, located just a few metres from the Turul Statue (A big bird). Please note that the group makes its first stop halfway up the hill for the opening story and typically reaches the top 18–25 minutes (depending on the walking pace of the group) after the tour begins. If you choose to meet the group at the top, you will miss this first story. However, our guides will be happy to recount the missed information between the following stops, ensuring you can continue enjoying the rest of the tour without missing any essential context. PLEASE INFORM US in advance if you meet the group at the top.
What's included
Included
- Local professional storyteller / guide costumed
Not included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Labyrinth / Undergrounds
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 30 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Youth (6–18), Adult (19–65)
Languages
- Guide
- German, English, Spanish
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
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Budapest
- Product code
- 135788P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.6/ 51,470 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (775) and Tripadvisor (695).
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