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Highlights of Pest side
Joined 2021
During a 4-hour walking tour on the Pest side we start on Hero's Square with City Park behind, Széchenyi Bath, Vajdahunyad Castle, old underground journey. Andrássy Avenue, Kodály Round Square, Oktogon Square, Opera House, Deák Square, visit St. Stephen Basilica, Széchenyi Square, enjoying panorama of Buda side, pass by National Academy, Szabadság (Liberty) Square, passing by some art nouveau buildings. We finish on Kossuth Square, next to the world's most beautiful parliament building.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hero's Square
- Metro line no. 1 (yellow line) has a stop here. Based on common agreement we can meet elsewhere.
Kodály Round Square
The round-shape square is named after the worldfamous Hungarian composer, Zoltán Kodáály, whose apartman as a museum can be found here. The square is located next to the elegant villa district and diplomatic district.
Operahouse
Our beautiful operahouse (more beautiful than Vienna one) can be visited inside as well during guided tours. I recommend you to do after our walking tour.
Deák Square
Very centre of the city. Together with adjoining Elisabeth Square it is a popular summer venue for young people with its cafés and big grassy area.
St. Steven Basilica
The biggest roman catholic church of Budapest, one of the most beautiful churches. We can visit inside together. But if you prefer, we only pass by and you can come back on your own. Strongly recommended.
Ending Point
Kossuth Square, Parliament
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
English language guided tour
- 1 ticket/person for underground: 1.-USD
or you can buy daily ticket for 7.-USD, or other kind of tickets are available
- entrance fee to the basilica: prices between 4,5 - 15 USD
Tour Important Information
This tour involves quite much walking, you will need comfortable walking shoes.
Important message from the supplier
I can adapt to the needs of my guests.
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 Zsuzsanna K.
Ma passion is to know my city and my country better and better and to forward this knowledge through serious and happy stories. My aim is to show our beautiful country and Budapest to foreigners so that their stay will be among best memories in their life.
$180/ per group
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