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Budapest Historic and Cultural Private Tour
Joined 2021
Discover the beautiful capital of Hungary on this half-day walking tour and explore the must see sights of Budapest with a local licensed personal guide!
The aim of this tour is to provide you an enjoyable, informative journey which give you a general overview of the Hungarian history, culture, arts, traditions, gastronomy. . . and make you get a glance into the daily life.
The tour is flexible in its duration and it can be customized according to your requests!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or wherever is the most convenient for you in Budapest
Heroes' Square
We start our tour at the most beautiful and important square in the capital; ideal place for a short introduction of the roots of the Hungarian history.
City Park
We hang around in the magnificent City Park - one of the largest parks in the world- with the gorgeous architect of the Vajdahunyad Castle, the famous Széchenyi Bath and much more...
Opera House
We visit the State Opera House, one of the most beautiful buildings with very interesting history.
St. Stephen Basilica
The largest church in Budapest with wonderful architect, long history, interesting events and one of the most important landmarks. There we are going know more about the religious life, historical events and the Hungarian Saints.
The Parliament
After visiting St. Stephen Basilica crossing through Liberty Square with its very interesting monuments reach to the Hungarian Parliament, the most beautiful Parliament building in the world; telling about the political life of the country in different periods: from dictatorship, communism to democracy.
Chain Bridge
Crossing the river over the famous historical "Chain Bridge" to Buda Castle.
Buda Castle
We continue the tour in the medieval Buda Castle.
Matthias Church
We look at the wonderful gothic church with the Fisherman's Bastion. From there we are going to get wonderful panoramic view for the city (great place for taking some pictures). The we continue going around in the Castle District.
The Royal Palace and its surroundings
Beautiful various architecture styles, different periods from the medieval to the astro-Hungarian monarchy, communism and democratic republic - long interesting history; exciting legends - all these we are going to know about during our visit to the former Royal Palace. Then take you back to your hotel.
Ending Point
Your hotel or wherever is most comfortable for you
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guiding service
public transportation fees (~6 USD/person - can be used all the day)
Tour Important Information
On this tour we use the public transportation system which by the way is very easy and comfortable. And of course we enjoy walking exploring all the interesting sites listed.
This tour is children friendly but not recommended with wheelchair.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide George rashad S.
Dear Visitors!
I am happy to welcome You on my page!
I am a historian and a licensed tour guide in Hungary.
As a tour guide my main goal is to get the most of the dear visitor's time, during their visit in the most convenient way possible. That is why my tours are personalized with flexible departure times and routes.
I'm fond of history and I am fascinated by the various cultures. I graduated as a historian.
Being a tour guide, I found what I was looking for. It is a great feeling, when I can present the values of Hungary, share interesting stories and information to visitors who long to see and know more, while I also constantly expand my skills and get to know new people. For me, the real success is the joy and satisfaction of my guests. I work in the field of tourism for more than 10 years.
My historic and cultural tours embrace the most beautiful and the most important attractions of Budapest, which treasure and revive the history of Hungary. The walking tours provide an exquisite opportunity to immerse you in the urban maelstrom, gain insight into people's everyday lives, try out the developed public transport network of Budapest, including Europe's second oldest tram. In case you would rather sit back and enjoy the sightseeing in comfort, you can choose one of my driving tours.
I wish you wonderful time in Hungary!
Best regards,
George
$180/ per group
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