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Private Buda Castle Walking Tour with Cake and Matthias Church

45 Reviews 4.93 out of 5 stars Based on 45 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 98% of reviewers | Budapest, Hungary

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

The famous Buda Castle from the 13th century is waiting for you to be discovered at your own pace! With unmatched flexibility, your tour guide will entertain you with interesting history, exciting stories and urban legends. With the Mongols, Houdini, King Mathias and even Dracula, this tour gives an insight to medieval Hungary and the peoples' lives during the flourishing middle ages. After a quick break at a local coffee house, you will enjoy the interior of one of the most beautiful churches in the world, as the entry to the Mathias Church is included for you.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Entrance tickets
  • Gratuities
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When booking please specify what time you would like to start the tour! Please note that this is a walking tour, the guide will pick you up from your hotel/accomodation and you will take the public transport to the Castle District. Tickets for the public transport system are included in the tour. The tour is about 3 hours long and you can start the tour between 9:00am and 3:30pm. Entry to the Mathias Church is not guaranteed, it is based on availability and opening hours.

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Buda Castle

Castle tour
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Matthias Church

We will visit this beautiful medieval church
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fisherman's Bastion

We will pass by the fisherman's bastion
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Buda Castle Walking Tour with Cake and Matthias Church?

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

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

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