Duration
Guided tour
Board an air-conditioned bus and discover the scenic streets of Budapest on this 3-hour guided tour; gain insights on history and architecture as you go by marvelous monuments like the Parliament Building and Heroes’ Square. Get the chance to climb Buda Castle and Gellért Hill for breathtaking views.
- Take on the streets of Budapest with an expert English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German-speaking guide aboard an air-conditioned bus.
- Discover key monuments like the Parliament Building, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Heroes’ Square as you hear the stories behind them.
- Cross the Danube River by Margaret Bridge and explore the Fisherman’s Bastion - a beautiful winding fortification resting near the Royal Palace.
- Go on a short guided walk through the palatial complexes of Buda Castle and climb Gellért Hill for panoramic views. Stop for photos at the Citadel.
- Expert English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German-speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned bus
- Heroes’ Square & Citadel photo stop
- Castle walk
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Across the Danube into Buda
Your tour begins near the InterContinental Budapest Hotel. Meet your guide, board a comfortable air-conditioned bus, and commence your journey. The bus will first cross the River Danube on the Margaret Bridge, displaying a fascinating view of the mighty river and the city that surrounds it.
Then, you will catch sight of the exteriors of two deservedly famous Hungarian architectural masterpieces - the Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen’s Basilica.
Pass by the House of Terror Museum, Vajdahunyad Castle, Széchenyi Bath (Europe's largest thermal spa), the Budapest Zoo, City Park, and Andrássy Avenue before arriving at Heroes’ Square for a 30-minute photo stop.
Unforgettable Vistas
Your next experience is at Gellért Hill and its Citadel, offering a spectacular view of Budapest. You can explore this place for 20 minutes before moving on to the fascinating Buda Castle. Here, your guide will walk you through the palatial complex. Also stroll around to Fisherman’s Bastion and admire its 7 towers - each meant to represent the 7 Hungarian chieftains who led their tribes to settle in present-day Hungary around 895 CE. This bastion was built between 1895 and 1902 to celebrate the 1000th year of this civilization settling in the Carpathian basin.
After this, spend 20 minutes admiring the intimidatingly gorgeous exteriors of the gothic Matthias Church. Get back on the bus to be driven across the Elizabeth Bridge. Pass by the Opera and St. Stephen’s Basilica once again on the way back to the InterContinental Hotel, where the tour ends.
Itinerary
- Pick-up at InterContinental Hotel
- Cross Margaret Bridge
- Pass Hungarian State Opera House
- Pass St. Stephen’s Basilica
- Heroes' Square (30-minute stop)
- Gellert Hill & Citadel (20-minute stop)
- Buda Castle & Fisherman’s Bastion (guided walk)
- Matthias Church (20-minute stop)
- Cross Elizabeth Bridge
- Drop-off at InterContinental Hotel
Timings
- Mon to Thurs: 10am
- Fri to Sun: 10am & 2pm
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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