Guided Tours

Guided Walking Tour of Castle District

Matthias Church with colorful roof tiles in Budapest's Castle District.

Crowd at Fisherman's Bastion with St. Stephen's statue, Budapest, on a guided walking tour.

Matthias Church in Budapest's Castle District during a guided walking tour.

Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest during a guided walking tour of Castle District.

Duration

2 hr

Guided tour

Wander along the romantic cobblestone streets of Budapest's Castle District with a guide as you explore the Fishermen's Bastion, and see the Matthias Church and the Royal Palace.

Spend an afternoon walking the cobblestone streets of the Castle District, see the Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Royal Palace and more on this guided tour.

See the Matthias Church, a Roman Catholic church located in the Holy Trinity Square, and is an example of a traditional Gothic church with delicate turrets.

Explore the Fishermen's Bastion which offers a unique panorama of Budapest from the Neo-Romanesque lookout terraces.

Discover hidden alleyways as you enjoy walking through the pretty cobblestone streets, listening to historical facts shared by your guide.

Did you know? Underneath the streets of Buda lies the world’s largest underwater thermal water cave, the Molnár János Cave. This subterranean world is home to 80 geothermal springs and around 200 caves!

2-hour tour of the Castle District

Guide

Entry fees to the attractions

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Explore the Castle District and discover the hidden alleyways and the lesser-known sights with your tour guide.

Begin your tour by meeting your guide in front of the Matthias Church. Here, admire the architectural beauty of this Gothic-style church dating back to the 14th century. Listen as your guide gives you historical information and facts about everything you see throughout the tour. Stroll down the cobblestone streets and see the famous Fisherman's Bastion as you scale the hilly streets. From up here you can enjoy amazing views of the river Danube, Buda Hills, and the city landscape. Next up, catch glimpses of the magnificent Buda Castle and admire its Baroque-style architecture. The best thing about this tour will be discovering the lesser-known sights and hidden alleyways of the Castle District with your guide.

Important Information

If you have a Budapest Card, this tour is free of charge. No prior reservation is required, simply show up at the meeting point with your card.

It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes since this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Timings

Daily: 2pm onwards

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Matthias Church.

Address: Szentháromság tér 2, Budapest 1014, HU.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Szentháromság tér. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board buses #16, #16A, #116, and more to get you there.