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Buda Castle District Walk with Entry to Matthias Church

By Absolute Tours
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 284 per adult
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  • 2h
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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: 14:30
Price details
RM 284.22 x 1 AdultRM 284.22
Total
Price is RM 284.22
Until Sat, 7 Feb

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
    Gratuity (optional)

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers 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 2 hours of walking covering about 4 km / 2.5 miles with stairs, cobblestones and slippery surfaces
  • Tour goes in all weather con, please dress appropriately
  • Solo travelers are welcome, discover Budapest alongside fellow travelers.

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 story 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 story of the funicular and the Castle Tunnel
Buda Castle
  • 10m
The Palace area is open and guests can enter the inner courtyard. Today the complex houses several museums.
Turul Bird Statue (Pass by)
The huge statue of the mythical eagle of the ancient Hungarians facing the Danube from the Castle Hill
Buda Hill Funicular
  • 5m
See the Castle Hill Funicular in operation and enjoy views of the Chain Bridge from the city walls
Sandor Palace (Pass by)
Pass the Presidental Palace of Hungary and the diplomatic residence of the prime minister
Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue
  • 5m
From the terrace of the Royal Palace you can enjoy a spectacular view over the city.
Fountain of King Matthias
  • 5m
Discover the legend of King Matthias and Szep Ilonka at the Matthias Fountain in the Palace courtyards
Varhegy (Pass by)
Your tour ends in the courtyards of the Royal Palace.

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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