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Occultism in Budapest in the late XIX. century
Joined 2021
In 1848, following the ghost stories of Hydesville, America and Europe saw a renewed interest in the occult and spiritual experiences. The modern Spiritist movement was born, and Budapest soon became one of its central hub.
In this short 2 hour walking tour, we will go around the places connected to this occult movement: the homes of the practitioners of mesmerism, table-turning and alchemy; and buildings with stories of exorcism and unwelcome ghosts.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Fővám square
Vámház square
A brief introduction to the occult history of Budapest and modern spiritism, which gained followers among both the religious and the scientifically minded.
Park of the National Museum
A story of two poets and their supposed communication after death.
House of the Gschwindt family
Brewery owners with an alchemist laboratory.
Unger Passage
Once home to famous writer Mór Jókai, but few people know he also practiced table-turning.
Home of the Fischer family
Their tale is a tragic one. A family broken by a ghostly possession. Two people tried helping them through exorcism.
The Schneider house
Once the seat of the Hungarian lodges of the Teosophical Society.
Home of the medium mrs. Breitner
A story of two blind women who gained a second sight.
Ending Point
At Király utca (King street), or I can walk you to the nearby Deák square
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Meals
Tour Important Information
* This is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
* The tour is available at any time after 10 am. But the park of the National Museum and Unger Passage closes at 9 pm. Please feel free to contact me about the time of the tour!
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 Kristof S.
Hi!
My name is Kristóf (Hungarian for Christopher), I'm a certified tour guide living in Budapest.
I became a guide as it allows me to combine my long lasting interests in storytelling and architecture.
As a guide I really enjoy finding and telling intriguing stories or curiosities that can be tied in with the location. Such stories are a great way to connect the built environment to the community that inhabits it, or provide an insight to its cultural and historical context. The city has a long history living through different ages, and I hope, that together we can take a peek into the life of a long gone era.
$80/ per group
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