Welcome to Budapest: Private Guided Walking Tour

Explore the highlights of the beautiful Hungarian capital of Budapest, on this half-day walking tour around the city's main highlights.

On your private tour, you will: 

• Admire the scale and finery of the Hungarian Parliament Building in Kossuth Lajos Square;
• Walk by the famous Kossuth Lajos square, also known as the bank of the Danube;
• Find out what caused Buda and Pest to unify as one large capital city;
• Learn of the importance of the Danube River to Budapest since ancient times;
• Enjoy the tranquillity of the quaint and characterful historic streets of Buda as you learn the stories of famous Hungarians who lived here and shaped the destiny of the city;
• Pass by St Stephen's Basilica, a stunningly elegant neoclassical cathedral;
• Experience the buzz of Pest, a vibrant cultural hub on the eastern banks of the Danube;
• Walk around Castle Hill, which offers phenomenal panoramic views over the city;
• Pass by the buildings on the Buda side like Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Sándor Palace, and Buda Castle.
• End the tour at Fisherman's Bastion terrace, and enjoy the best views of the city at your leisure!
  

Considered one of Europe’s most strikingly beautiful cities, Budapest contains an incredible array of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is an amalgamation of two independent settlements of Buda and Pest that were joined in 1873.

Learn about Hungary’s complex political history outside the magnificent Neo-Gothic Parliament building, admire the stunning St. Stephen’s Basilica and enjoy the relaxed and famously friendly atmosphere of Trinity Square's lovely 13th Century Matthias Church.

Budapest is split by a wide sweep of the mighty River the Danube, Europe’s second-longest river (the Volga is the longest) that stretches from the Black Forest to the Black Sea. The city is rich in geothermal water resources, with thousands of subterranean pools spouting mineral-rich waters dating back over 2,000 years. Using 20 million litres of water, Budapest’s grand, mosaic-clad bath-houses are open to the public, earning it the title of ‘World's Spa Capital’! From the Ottoman Empire of the 16th Century through to the tragedies of World War 2 and the thriving modern city it is today, your guide will show you the major monuments, and the hidden gems, and tell you the many stories that have shaped the city over many centuries.

Also experience the buzz of Pest, the vibrant cultural hub on the eastern banks of the Danube. You’ll also walk around Castle Hill with its sweeping vista overlooking the city – the money shot! Your tour ends at Fisherman's Bastion terrace, to enjoy the best views of the city at your leisure!

Tour duration
3 hours

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.

St. Stephen's Basilica
A neoclassical cathedral dedicated to the first Christian king of Hungary; his (alleged) right hand is housed in its reliquary.

Great Synagogue
Europe's largest - and the second largest in the world - this imposing Moorish Revival synagogue dates from 1859.

Hungarian Parliament Building
On the bank of the Danube, this impressive building displays an eclectic mixture of architectural styles and is home to the Crown of St Stephen.

Liberty Square
Liberty Square or Szabadsag ter in Budapest is one of the largest squares in the city

Kossuth Lajos Square
Kossuth Lajos Square in Budapest surrounds the Hungarian Parliament Building, with statues and monuments.