More than Churches & Castles!

The most recommended tour in Budapest by the guide books. A complete overview of Hungarian history, Buda Castle walk, Chain Bridge, Inner Pest St. Stephen`s Basilica, Vaci walking district, Danube Promenade, Heroes` Sq., City Park & all the major sights in between in an entertaining & interactive walk divulging Budapest’s best kept secrets.

Highlights and Themes:

- Small groups with a private guide
- in 2012: Free coffee and two Hungarian pastries included*
- Innovative stories, interactive participation encouraged
- Overview of Hungarian History and Culture
- Visit to Heroes’ Sq and City Park with a peek into a bath house
- Inner Pest – Opera, Andrassy, Basilica, Deák Sq, Elizabeth Sq
- Walking District Area – Vaci St, Vörösmarty Sq. Danube Promenade, Chain Bridge
- Buda Castle District – Royal Palace, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church

* choice of coffee, cappuccino, tea or mineral water

The Absolute Walk, more than churches & castles!  Recommended by all the major guide books our walking tour begins with a short ride on the Millennium metro out to the Heroes` Sq and City Park. There we learn about Hungarian history and culture through the line of kings displayed in chronicle order.  After we walk through the park to visit the Vajdahunyad Castle (outside) complex built for the world EXPO in 1896 displaying typical Hungarian architecture used.  Next a stop off at Szechenyi bath house (peek inside when open) to learn about the amazing bath culture this country has to offer.  Next we take the Millennium metro back towards the city center and stop off at the end of Andrassy Blvd. teaching you about the significance of the street brought to culture and nobility.  

Next we continuing to see the big areas of Deák Square and Elizabeth square on then over to the St. Stephen’s Basilica (a peek inside when open) and then we take a break in a café for a taste of Hungary’s famous pastry called “retes” which is a strudel.  Here the guests will get two pastries and a coffee or mineral water (included in the tour price). After our refreshment break we head towards the center stopping Vaci walking street and Vorsomarthy Square then down to the riverside’s famous Danube Promenade.  Here we will look at the spectacular view of Gellert hill and the Citadel, Buda Hills and the Buda Castle District as we walk along it.  We stop at the Vigado (outside) the former municipal hall with loads of historical stories and then a picturesque photo op with the little princess before crossing the famous Chain Bridge.

For the final part of the tour we climb the steps up into the Buda Castle District to the Royal Palace (outside) and then walk through the old cobble stone streets and alleys to our finishing point in front of the Matthias church and Fisherman’s Bastion.  At the conclusion of the tour the guide will help with ideas, directions and more!

When

2012 Year Round -  Daily at 10:00 AM
no tours Dec 24th to 26th , Jan 1st

Meeting point

We meet at Deak Sq. in front of the church steps
From 2012 Jan 2nd Meeting point change: Discover Budapest Tour Center (you will find the address in our confirmation letter)

Conclusion point

Tour ends in the Buda Castle District near Matthias church

Inclusions

Private English speaking guide, coffee or water with 2 pastries, (from 2012) public transport tickets during tour when applicable, many stops for photos and questions.

Exclusions

Entry fees to sights and museums, food and beverages, gratuity/tip.

Infant policy: free.
Children policy: free up to 14 years.

Terms/Info

Participants will need to be fit for light continuous walking with short breaks up to 3 hours. Tour goes in all weather conditions, not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents.

Booking Terms and Cancellation Points

Programs cancelled within 3 days of travel date incur 100% cancellation penalty where as no refunds for any reasons are refunded. No show or non-participation on tour/program is considered non-refundable for any reason.