Essential Walking Tour
Overview
• Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour, taking in all the most beautiful views and sights the city has to offer.
• Experience the most prominent sights and authentic culture of Budapest.
• The walking tour covers sights such sights as Buda Castle and the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, the Fishermen's Bastion, Chain Bridge and Saint Stephen's Basilica.
• Discover the local culture, and hear a lot of interesting stories from Hungarian history.
• On the way you'll get an insider's perspective from a local guide who will answer any questions you might have.
• The tour guide is flexible and you will have enough time and opportunity to take pictures and do the tour comfortably.
• Perfect for all types of travellers, irrespective of age, this is a fantastic way to experience this vibrant city.
• We recommend it especially for those who visit Budapest for the first time.
What's Included
- On request pickup is possible at your hotel. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.
- Walking tour with public transport breaks
- Private tour only for you and your family/friends
- Good for avoiding crowds
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee for Saint Stephen's Basilica
- Food and beverage during the tour
- Public transport ticket
Meeting and Pickup
Upon request the tour guide will go to your hotel or any alternative meeting point in downtown. Drop-off at your hotel is also possible if you require. Pickup and drop-off is on foot and by public transport, not by car. No extra fee is charged for this service.
Budapest
Szent István tér 4, 1051 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Budapest
Szentháromság tér, 1014 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hungarian Parliament Building
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Buda Castle
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fountain of King Matthias
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sandor Palace
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman's Bastion
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Matthias Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
- The tour is mostly on foot. Public transport service will be used to go to the Castle of Buda and to return. It will cost 4 EUR/person.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- 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).
- On request pickup is possible at your hotel. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.
- Walking tour with public transport breaks.
- Private tour only for you and your family/friends.
- Good for avoiding crowds.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fee for Saint Stephen's Basilica.
- Food and beverage during the tour.
- Public transport ticket.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Essential Walking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Essential Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- On request pickup is possible at your hotel. Pickup is on foot and by public transport, not by car.
- Walking tour with public transport breaks
- Private tour only for you and your family/friends
- Good for avoiding crowds
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee for Saint Stephen's Basilica
- Food and beverage during the tour
- Public transport ticket
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
- The tour is mostly on foot. Public transport service will be used to go to the Castle of Buda and to return. It will cost 4 EUR/person.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
- Operated by a business
