🏨 Private Tour: Budapest Castle District and Medieval Hungary with Local Expert Activity

Private Tour: Budapest Castle District and Medieval Hungary with Local Expert

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From $163.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Budapest, Budapest

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the history of the Castle area, from its medieval past to the present day. Take a 2,5-hour tour of the interior of the church of Matthias, visiting the best places in the area. Stop for a break for coffee and cakes at a local cafe. Feel the majesty of this historical buildings with personal professional guide, who will tell you fun facts about the city and places.

● Learn about the fascinating history of Budapest
● View the Royal Palace and the Presidential Palace
● Visit Matthias Church with your knowledgeable guide
● Take in breathtaking panoramic views from Fisherman's Bastion
● Explore the Castle, the UNESCO World Heritage site
● Enjoy included admission to Matthias Church
● Sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and cake at a cozy local café

What's Included

Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour

All Fees and Taxes

Coffee and a traditional cake at a local cafe

Coffee and/or Tea

Iconic places for photoshoot

Multiple start times available

Must see and off the beaten path

Private local tour

Snacks

What's Not Included

Entrance fees

Extra food and drinks

Gratuities

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Public transportation options are available nearby
We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization. We practice social distancing measures through providing private tours only.This is a private tour/activity. Only your grou

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Public transportation options are available nearby
We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization. We practice social distancing measures through providing private tours only.This is a private tour/activity. Only your grou

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

During this 2.5-hour tour you will see the main sights and monuments of the area, including the Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, the area of the Dissertation, the square of the Holy Trinity square, Hess Andras and Fisherman's Bastion.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buda Castle

The first our stop is Buda Castle. This private walking tour gives you an idea about the fascinating history of the district of Buda Castle, from the medieval days to the present day. Your guide will tell you how was originally designed the castle hill, and how the area was used by many different cultures for centuries.
Buda Castle and the Castle District Budapest is a historical part of Buda Side in Budapest. This castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the best places to visit in the Hungarian capital.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Matthias Church

The third stop is Matthias Church. You will have the opportunity to admire its interior. The majestic Catholic Cathedral of St. Matiash is an architectural gem of the old Buda. One of the finest masterpieces of Gothic architecture is named in honor of the king of Hungary, Hunyadi Matyas, which was enumerated by the Church to sainthood.
You will be impressed by the abundance of Gothic elements of the Church of St. Matiyash. Striking in their elegance white stone walls of the building, decorated with high windows, delicate moldings, and exposed vertical edges, ascend up the many spires, pinnacles and towers. In the middle ages a sanctuary was repeatedly destroyed and restored again. Beautiful iconic building gained its current modern form after extensive reconstruction in the late nineteenth century.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Holy Trinity Column

It’s time to head to Holy Trinity Column. The plague column of Budapest or the column of the Holy Trinity is located on the square of the same name, near Budai fortress, the Fisherman's bastion and the church of St. Matthias.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sandor Palace

Then you will stop at Sandor Palace. It is located in the Budai Fortress, was built in 1806 according to the project of architect Mihai Pollak for Count Vincent Sandor. Now it is the official residence of the President of Hungary.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fountain of King Matthias

And the last stop is Fountain of King Matthias. A masterpiece of neo-Baroque fountain "the Hunt of king Matthias" created by the sculptor Aleichem of Stroble and architect Aleichem by Hausmann in the years 1899-1904. It adorns the wall of the Royal Palace and is located near the Northern facade of the former Royal chapel Zsigmond.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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