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Discover the rich history of Buda’s Castle District with a private guide. Walk along the medieval streets, see the interior of Matthias Church, and enjoy stunning views over Budapest and the Danube.
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Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Skip the lineGet priority entry.
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Private tourAvoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
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Live guidingEnglish
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Duration2.5 hours
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Includes
- Private English-speaking guide
- Admission to Matthias Church
- Coffee and a local pastry
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
Highlights
- Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the Buda Castle area
- Enjoy stunning views from Fisherman's Bastion
- Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Matthias Church
- Explore the Palace area, Matthias Fountain and the courtyards
- Taste local Hungarian pastries
Description
Meet your guide in the historical Castle District, your private guide will lead you along the area’s cobbled medieval streets to see the main sights.
The guide will bring the past of this fascinating area to life, relating stories and legends of the Castle District, and showing you hidden areas that are often overlooked on other tours. You’ll gain an insight into the historical events that have shaped the Castle District over the centuries.
Learn how the area was originally laid out and built, and how it has been used over the centuries by many different cultures. See the Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, Disz Square, Holy Trinity Square, Hess András Square, and the Fisherman’s Bastion. You’ll also have the opportunity to see inside Matthias Church, and hear about its interesting past.
There will be a coffee break with a traditional Hungarian pastry along the way.
- Tours operate in all weather, please dress appropriately
- Please wear modest clothing (covering shoulders and thighs) for entering churches. Male visitors are requested to enter with their heads bare, unless this is against their religion
- Diplomatic receptions in the Castle District can alter the tour route any time of the year
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Participant0-99 years
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