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Budapest Castle Hill Walk with Matthias Church Entry

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Budapest, Hungary

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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

What's Included

  • Small-group tour with maximum 10 participants
  • Skip the line entry and guided tour in Matthias Church
  • Licensed English speaking guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuity (optional)
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Meeting Location

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Budapest
Szentháromság utca, 1014 Hungary

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Holy Trinity Column

The tour starts at the column and your guide will have a short introduction at the beginning of the tour
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fisherman's Bastion

Guests can enjoy the panorama from the Castle Hill over the city and the Danube, Parliament, Margaret Island
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of St Stephen

The guide will introduce the brief history of Hungary at the statue of the state founder St Stephen
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Matthias Church

The tour will show you the historical church inside and your guide will give a detailed description.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Becsi Kapu Square

The guests can see one of the main gates of the Castle area
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

Guide will explain the story of the church from the middle ages
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arpad Toth Promenade (Setany)

Peaceful promenade offers a relaxed walk to Disz Square with beautiful view over the Taban district and Buda Hills
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Disz Square (Pass By)

Of of the entrances of the Castle area
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Budapest Castle Hill Funicular

Learn about the story of the funicular and the Castle Tunnel
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sandor Palace

The guide will introduce the Hungarian Presidential Palace
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buda Castle

The Palace area is open and guests can enter the inner courtyard. Today the complex houses several museums.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Varhegy

The guest can marvel at the old cobble stoned streets along the Castle area.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 2 hours
  • Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
  • Solo travelers are welcome, discover Budapest alongside fellow travelers.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Budapest Castle Hill Walk with Matthias Church Entry?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2336BUDCASTLE

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  • Small-group tour with maximum 10 participants
  • Skip the line entry and guided tour in Matthias Church
  • Licensed English speaking guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuity (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • You will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 2 hours
  • Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
  • Solo travelers are welcome, discover Budapest alongside fellow travelers.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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