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Walking tour on Pest side - history and art nouveau
Joined 2021
Széchenyi and Szabadság Squares are among Pest side’s downtown most elegant part. Their history reflects the whole city’s history. In addition quite a few beautiful art nouveau buildings can be found nearby. We will enter Gresham Palace, currently member of Four Seasons hotel-chain, the most luxurious hotel of Budapest, facing Chain Bridge. We will also see the most beautiful art nouveau building of Budapest, the Postal Savings Bank. We will finish with panorama from rooftop of opposite hotel.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Széchenyi Square, in front of National Academy
- Tram no. 2 has a station here, named Akadémia. 5th district
Grasham Palace (Four Seasons Hotel)
We can admire interior of the most luxurious hotel of Budapest, facing Chain Bridge. We can even see the hidden staircase with the beautiful stained glass window.
Szabadság (Liberty) Square
The most elegant part of Pest's downtown, in addition quite a few art nouveau buildings can be found nearby.
The Postal Savings Bank
We will see the most beautiful art nouveau building of Budapest outside planned by the most genius Hungarian art nouveau architect, Ödön Lechner.
Appreciate a breathtaking panorama of the city.
We will finish our walk with panoramic view of fantastic and richly decorated roof of Postal Savings Bank and teh whole city from rooftop of opposite hotel. Here you will receive a refreshment drink. If you want, you can stay here for a dinner too.
Ending Point
Hold street (Postal Savings Bank and hotel with rooftop)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided tour in English language.
- One drink (soft drink or coffee or tea or beer or a glass of wine or champagne)
Food
Tour Important Information
This is a walking tour. Please wear comfortable 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.
$128/ per group
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