Buda Castle District: Private Tour including Gellért Hill

On your private walking tour of Budapest, your expert local guide will take you to some of the most important historical and cultural sites of Buda. Once the capital of Hungary, the Buda area of the town contains monuments that define the city’s legacy.

On your private tour, you will:

• Commence your tour on Castle Hill, which offers phenomenal panoramas of the city;
• Visit the stunning Matthias Church with tickets included;
• Enjoy a short stop at the Fisherman's Bastion (with tickets included), and admire the panoramic views;
• Explore the gardens of Buda Castle and learn about the Hungarian monarchy;
• Discover Gellért Hill, a 235mt high hill overlooking the Danube;
• Visit Gellért thermal baths, since 1918 have become the city's most famous Art Nouveau baths;
• Your tour ends with tickets included to enjoy the thermal baths at your leisure, be sure to bring your swimsuit.

Budapest is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, home to an incredible array of World Heritage Sites and stunning architecture that draws millions of tourists yearly. The Danube River splits the Buda side of the city from the Pest which, having both been independent cities originally, were unified to become Budapest in 1873. The multitude of hot springs has made the city famous for its public baths which come in a variety of architectural styles from the Turkish era to Art Nouveau. 

Your private guide will begin your tour on Castle Hill, which stands more than 100 m above the Danube and offers outstanding panoramas of the city. Here you will find the stunning Matthias Church, dating back five centuries. The Fisherman’s Bastion is also worth your attention, a terrace with stunning views dedicated to the fisherman who defended the city walls in the Middle Ages. Buda Castle is the historical residence of the Kings and Queens of Hungary, an imposing building that has undergone a series of transformations since the mid-13th century, on this tour, you will explore the gardens with your guide.

As you wander to Gellért Hill, enjoy yet another stunning vantage point to admire the city in all its glory. The hill was named after Saint Gerald, who was thrown to his death here. Built with impressive Art Nouveau architecture dating back to the 20th century, the Gellért thermal baths are the quintessential place to spend the rest of your day. Your guide will depart with you here, so you can visit the bathhouse and enjoy the Gellért spa at your leisure. Please note that children below 15 years are not allowed to enter the Thermal Pools.

Tour duration
3.5 hours 30 minutes

Type of tour
Walking tour: including public transportation between sights

Attractions along this route:

Budapest Castle Hill
A focal point of the city's history, Castle Hill hosts the most iconic monuments of Budapest.

Matthias Church
The site of several historic coronations and weddings, Matthias Church has also seen its fair share of architectural controversy.

Fisherman's Bastion
Known as the Halászbástya, this stunning fin-de-siècle terrace is dedicated to the guild of fishermen who defended the city walls in the middle ages.

Buda Castle
The historical residence of Hungarian royalty, this impressive palace complex has seen a series of transformations since the mid-13th century.

Gellért Hill
Named after a saint who was rolled to his death from here in a barrel, this hill offers magnificent views of the Budapest skyline.

Gellért Baths
This thermal spa is part of the famous Géllert Hotel, containing eight pools in elegant Art Nouveau style.