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Walking throughout Buda Castle district
Joined 2021
Main attraction of Buda side is the Castle district. It is full of history and national sights, such as Royal Palaces, Savoya Panorama Terrace, Mathias Fountain, Lion's Courtyard, Riding Hall, Alexander Palace, Carmelite Monastery, funicular, Tóth Árpád Promenade (form where you can see the Buda hills), Mathias Church, Fishermen's Bastion, Hotel Hilton with Dominican Courtyard, Red Hedgehog House, Maria Magdalena Tower, Ruszwurm Confectionery, National Archive, Vienna Gate, Nicholas Tower.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Széll Kálmán Square
- Upon guest's request we can meet at the hotel or elsewhere. Széll Kálmán Square can be accessed by many ways, for instance with metro line no. 2 (red line); tram line no. 4 or 6.
Kapisztrán Square - Maria Magdalena Tower
After we enter Castle District via Vienna Gate, we are at beautiful building of National Archive and soon we get to Kapisztrán Square, where huge tower of former Maria Magdalena Church stands. It serves now as a viewing tower.
Red Hedgehog House, Hotel Hilton, Nicholas Tower
Red Hedgehog House is the oldest house of the city. Nicholas Tower is part of Hotel Hilton currently as well as Dominican Courtyard, where we can enter. Medieval parts of monasteries were incorporated into the modern hotel building.
Mathias Church and Fishermen's Bastion
Most spectacular building of castle district is the church with the Fishermen's Bastion behind, offering breathtaking view to the city.
Carmelite Monastery, Alexander Palace
Carmelite Monastery was converted into a theatre already in the 18th century. Currently it is the headquarter of the prime minister.
Although Alexander Palace currently houses the offices of president of Hungary, there are really strange stories about the 19th century owner.
Funicular, Royal Palaces
This funicular was the 2nd one in Europe. In the Royal Palaces no king or queen has ever lived. Why? You will learn during the walk. Anyway both offer another breathtaking panorama.
Ending Point
Holy Trinity Square, in front of Mathias Church
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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
Guided tour in English language
- Entrance fees (we don't enter anywhere)
- 1 public transport ticket is 1.-USD/person/1 ride.
You can also buy daily ticket for 7.-USD or there are other type of tickets available.
Tour Important Information
Comfortable shoes are recommended. In the castle district there are mostly cobbled streets.
Bring water with you.
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.
$130/ per group
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