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Budapest City Tour Tour Code: 845-2947

From USD$28  
Daily
Budapest, Hungary
English
4 Hours
Visit Budapest (Budapest Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Citadella, Dohany Street Synagogue, Fisherman's Bastion, Gellert Hill, Great Market Hall, Heroes Square, Hungarian Parliament Building, Matthias Church, St. Stephen's Basilica, State Opera House, Szechenyi Medicinal Baths).
Price In USD (per person)
Price (/person)
    Adult $28
    Child
    (3-12 yrs)
    $14

Pricing Policy

  • Children younger than 2 years old may participate for free.
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Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations. We will begin this tour at the Chain Bridge, passing by the Hungarian Parliament Building on our way to the Buda side of the city. We will take a walk through the Castle District, we will see Matthias Church and the Fisherman's Bastion. Next, we will drive to Gellert Hill, the location of the Citadella, to see the most spectacular view of the city. Crossing the Elisabeth Bridge into Pest, we will see the famous Great Market Hall and the Dohany Street Synagogue. In City Park, we will pass the Szechenyi Medicinal Bath, which is the largest thermal spa in Europe, and the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Gardens. In Heroes Square, we will see statues of the most famous Hungarian kings and dukes. Then we will take Andrassy Avenue back to downtown Pest, passing the State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica, before the tour ends in the city center.
  • Budapest, HUNGARY

    Budapest, HUNGARY
    Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is routinely considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. A large area of the city is considered a World Heritage Site by the United Nations.

    Hungarian Parliament Building

    Hungarian Parliament Building
    One of Europe's oldest legislative buildings, the seat of Hungary's National Assembly is an iconic landmark on the banks of the Danube River in Budapest. It is both the largest and tallest building in the country.

    Matthias Church

    Matthias Church
    This impressive and dramatic Gothic cathedral in Budapest was built in the late 1300s, although local tradition claims it dates back to the 12th century. It houses an Ecclesiastical-art museum that contains replicas of the Hungarian royal jewels.

    Fisherman's Bastion

    Fisherman's Bastion
    The Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube River in Hungary is an incredible white-stone viewing terrace with conical towers. It was built in the 1890s and gets its name from the fisherman's guild that once defended the area.

    Gellert Hill

    Once on top of the hill, you’ll find the amazing landscape with its imposing 19th century constriction. This prominent hillside in Budapest provides exquisite views of the city and both directions of the Danube River. In the present day, the area is an upscale neighborhood, and many foreign embassies keep their houses around the hill. Prepare your camera to the extraordinary scenery.

    Citadella

    This large fortress rests on the top of Gellert Hill, overlooking the Danube River. Built from 1851-54, the view from the top of the walls is stunning. During the Hungarian Revolution in the 1950s, Soviet troops occupied the fortress.

    Great Market Hall

    Designed and built around 1897, this is the largest indoor market in the city of Budapest. Countless stalls are spread across three floors, selling all kinds of food products, like meats, cheeses, spices, pastries, candies, and more.

    Dohany Street Synagogue

    Dohany Street Synagogue
    The largest synagogue in Europe, this structure was built in the mid-1800s in the Moorish revival style, though it also features influences from Byzantine, Romantic, and Gothic styles. The interior features golden frescoes and a large pipe organ.

    City Park

    This lovely little park in the heart of Budapest is a great place to go to have a picnic or people-watch. Inside the park is Vajdahunyad Castle, the Szechenyi Medicinal Baths, and the Municipal Zoological and Botanical Gardens.

    Szechenyi Medicinal Baths

    These relaxing, rejuvenating thermal baths are located in a beautiful building in Budapest's City Park. The water contains, sulfate, calcium, magnesium, and other minerals that are reported to have beneficial affects on joint pain and orthopedic conditions.

    Budapest Zoo and Botanical Gardens

    Located in City Park and featuring over 1,000 species of animals, the Budapest Zoo has been in operation since 1866. The zoo also includes a botanical garden, mixing elements of flora and fauna to create one must-see attraction.

    Heroes Square

    Heroes Square
    The centerpiece of this famous square in Budapest is a series of statues known as the Millennium Memorial. The statues are of the leaders of the nine tribes that founded Hungary as well as other historic Hungarian figures.

    State Opera House

    This magnificent and ornate neo-Renaissance building was opened in 1884 to house the city's opera and classical music performances. The famous composer Gustav Mahler served as the opera director from 1887-91.

    St. Stephen's Basilica

    St. Stephen's Basilica
    This neoclassical basilica in Budapest is named for Stephen, the first king of Hungary, whose hand is said to be buried in within the church. One of the three tallest buildings in the country, it's construction was completed in 1904.

    Chain Bridge

    Chain Bridge
    Chain Bridge should be one of the most famous landmark of Budapest
  • This tour departs daily at 10:00am, 1:00pm only.
  • Meeting point is at city tours office next to Elisabeth Square (Budapest 1051, Jozsef Attila utca 24.)
  • Hotel pick up is available upon request from hotels in the city center, Please write down your hotel details in "Hotel" area when booking if you need the hotel pick up. Please note pick-up service will be provided 30 minutes in advance at the hotel lobby prior to your departure time.

Price Includes

  • Hotel pick-up
  • English tour guide only

Price Excludes

  • Meals and beverages, unless otherwise specified
  • Optional gratuities

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  • Please read the Standard Cancellation and Refund Policy prior to booking your ticket.
  • Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
  • While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.

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