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Highlights of Pest side downtown
Joined 2021
We will be walking on Pest side Danube promenade starting from Erzsébet (Elisabeth) Bridge towards Vörösmarty Square, Deák Square, Erzsébet (Elisabeth) Square, Széchenyi Square, Szabadság (Liberty) Square, finishing on Kossuth Square. During the walk you will be able to admire the panorama of both sides of the Duna (Danube), UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Elisabeth Bridge end of Váci Street
- Meeting point is located in 5th district, at one end of famous pedestrian shopping street , in front of Molnár Kürtőskalács, chimney cake shop. But upon common agreement, we can meet elsewhere.
Március 15. Square
From this square on as far as Vigadó Square we are walking along Pest side promenade by the river, enjoying panorama of Buda side and UNESCO sight.
Vörösmarty Square
Very heart of the city. Here begins the famous Váci street, pedestrian and shopping sreet. And here takes place the famous Budapest Christmas Market every year.
Szabadság (Liberty) Square
This beautiful oval shaped square was shaped on the place of huge and infamous prison, called New Building. Here is the American Embassy, symbol of freedom during socialist political era, where archbishop Mindszenty found refugee during 1956 revolution for 15 years.
Ending Point
Kossuth Square, next to parliament building
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Inclusions & Exclusions
English language guided tour
No entrance fee, we don't enter anywhere.
Tour Important Information
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.
$90/ per group
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