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General sightseeing tour

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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian
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Overview

• You will discover the soul of the city during this 4 hours long general sightseeing tour.
• The tour guide will take you to the most famous sites of Budapest, from Heroes' Square to the Buda Castle District. You will hear interesting facts and stories about the Hungarian capital, its history and culture.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (with public transport or by car, according to the selected tour option)
  • Professional, licenced tour guide
  • Public transport tickets
  • Entry to Matthias Church (guided visit on request for extra fee: 5 EUR/person, tour guide is free)
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Meeting and Pickup

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If you require a pickup at your hotel or accommodation, the tour guide will be at the reception desk of the hotel or in front of the accommodation address. Otherwise the tour guide will be at the default Departure Point. Drop-off at your hotel is also possible if you require. Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off is with public transport or by car, according to the selected tour option. No extra fee is charged for this service.

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Budapest
Szent István tér 4, 1051 Hungary

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End point

Budapest
Szentháromság tér 2, 1014 Hungary

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Andrassy Avenue (pass by)

Admire the Millennium Subway (Budapest Metro line 1, built in 1896) with its original stations. While taking the metro, you will see the elegant Andrassy Avenue the 2 miles long historical thoroughfare of the city.
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Heroes' Square

Walk through the impressive Heroes' Square, the largest square in Budapest. In the middle of the square you find the Millennium Monument, while on its two sides you will see the Arts Hall and the Fine Arts Museum.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Millenium Monument Budapest

Visit the Millennium Monument, commemorating 1000 years of Hungarian history. In front of the monument you will find the grave of the unknown heroes, while in the colonnades around you can admire the statues of the greatest kings and leaders of the country.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vajdahunyad Castle

Explore Budapest City Park, the oldest public park in the world. Walk over a bridge to reach an island on the lake, home to the romantic Vajdahunyad Castle. All around the courtyard there are copies of buildings representing different periods and styles of Hungarian architecture.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Anonymus Szobor

In the inner courtyard of the castle you will discover the interesting statue of Anonymus, the first history writer of Hungary who lived in the 12th century.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Szechenyi Baths and Pool

You will pass by the main building of the famous Szechenyi Baths, the largest thermal bath of Europe. Through the windows you will be able to see the outdoor pools and people swimming in the warm water.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Buda Castle

We will take the public bus to the Castle of Buda where we will explore the panoramic terrace of the Royal Palace with the most beautiful view of the city.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fountain of King Matthias

See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sandor Palace

Then we will move from the castle of Buda to the palace of the president with the guards in historical uniforms.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fisherman's Bastion

As a next stop on the tour you will have the chance to admire one of the most beautiful and fascinating places in Budapest, the Fishermen's Bastion with the famous panorama over the river Danube and the Hungarian Parliament building.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Matthias Church

We will walk around the beautiful Matthias Church built in the Middle Ages in Gothic style. (A short visit inside is also possible on request, but it requires an entrance ticket which costs 5 EUR / person to be paid separately.)
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Szechenyi Lanchid

The iconic bridge is under renovation currently (from 2021 to 2022), so instead of walking on it we will need to use the public transport to get to the castle of Buda.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

As an option, we can finish the tour in Pest Downtown in front of Saint Stephen's Basilica built for the memory of the first Hungarian king (died in 1038). You will have a chance to visit the church inside on your own after the tour.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (covering your legs and shoulders is required in church areas)
  • Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
  • Transportation to/from attractions is according to the selected tour option (on public transport or by car)

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the General sightseeing tour?

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 (CET). 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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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (with public transport or by car, according to the selected tour option)
  • Professional, licenced tour guide
  • Public transport tickets
  • Entry to Matthias Church (guided visit on request for extra fee: 5 EUR/person, tour guide is free)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (covering your legs and shoulders is required in church areas)
  • Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
  • Transportation to/from attractions is according to the selected tour option (on public transport or by car)
  • Operated by a business

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