Budapest: Gems of The Castle District Guided Walking Tour!

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Budapest: Gems of The Castle District Guided Walking Tour!

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Discover the main highlights and many hidden gems of the Castle District in Budapest on a guided walking tour. Explore the Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, and the Buda Castle. (ENGLISH ONLY)

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Highlights

Admire the stunning views of the city from the Buda Castle Hill
Explore the hidden gems of the Castle District with a local guide
See the Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion, and the Buda Castle
Learn about the history of the city and its most important landmarks
Discover the oldest house in Budapest and the ruins of the Maria Magdalene Church

Description

Discover the main highlights and many hidden gems of the Castle District in Budapest on a guided walking tour. Explore the Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, the northern part of the castle hill, Buda Hill, Buda Castle, and the Castle Garden. Meet your guide in front of the Matthias Church, next to the Holy Trinity column with a maroon umbrella. Start your tour by exploring the Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church and a brief introduction to the Holy Trinity column. Head to the Vienna gate, and on the way, discover some hidden gems like the oldest house in Budapest. Discover the ruins of the WW1 from the Maria Magdalene Church. Look at the first Hungarian flag established after WW1 and the cannons, and Buda Hills followed by a walk with scenic views through Lovag Street. On the way, hear a summary of the siege of Budapest in WW2 or the stories of some interesting statues. Walk past the Buda Castle Labyrinth, the House of Houdini, the Statue of Independence, and the Presidential offices. Have a look at the second oldest funicular in the world and the oldest bridge in Budapest. Visit the prettiest fountain in Budapest and the statue of the Hungarian national bird. Explore the Buda Castle and the Lion's Courtyard, and the biggest statue of the hill. Then, discover the Castle Garden and the Varkert Bazaar to end your tour.

Includes

Guided walking tour of the Castle District Visit to major attractions and hidden gems Small breaks for photos Live Tour Guide

Important Information

As we put a lot of effort into researching the most interesting facts about the area and offering you the most detailed walking tour available for the castle district, we rely on tips (ideally 10-50 Euros per person, according to your satisfaction). Groups of 3 or more should consider a minimum of 10 Euros per person. The route includes a decent walking route so please wear comfortable walking shoes. We are not charging for the tour(a small booking is used for the website). A camera might be amazing to capture the lovely views. Carry water to stay hydrated during the tour Please have proper gear for extreme weather (e.g., jackets, gloves, beanies, and so on)... (For winter, wear Jackets, gloves, beanies, and so on; for summer, wear sunscreen, sunglasses, an umbrella, and so on.)