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Budapest Private Full-Day City Sightseeing Walking or Car Tour

Budapest Private Full-Day City Sightseeing Walking or Car Tour

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Get to know Budapest the way you wish—and explore with a private guide and personalized itinerary—on this full-day, private city tour. Flexible tour options cater to different traveler needs, including a car tour, or a combination of a walking tour and public transport. Along the way, check off many key sights, including Heroes’ Square, Andrassy Avenue, and Buda Castle, all with in-depth commentary throughout.

Languages: English German Italian French
📍Budapest, Szent István tér 4, 1051 Hungary
🏢Operated by Tourist Angel

Highlights

  • ✓This private tour gives you the freedom to customize your sightseeing
  • ✓Discover Budapest’s top sights, all in one time-saving tour
  • ✓Explore on foot and by public transit, or upgrade for a driving tour
  • ✓Learn stories about Budapest’s history and culture you'd otherwise miss

What you'll see & do

  • ✓You will visit the impressive Saint Stephen's Basilica built for the memory of the first Hungarian king (died in 1038). It has many statues and frescoes, as well as the mummified right hand of the first king. The church is open every day, except Sunday morning religious service.
  • ✓You will see the dramatic monuments of the Nazi and Soviet occupations and dictatorships as well as the miraculous fountain (during the warm season).
  • ✓You will admire one of the most impressing parliament buildings of the world with its amazing history.
  • ✓You will see the memories of the Hungarian freedom heroes and the 1956 revolution against the Communist dictatorship.
  • ✓A shocking monument of local Jewish martyrs of the WW2 genocide.
  • ✓Admire the architecture of the greatest historical market hall of the world. There are hundreds of food vendors and souvenir shops. If you wish you we can spend enough time on shopping or tasting some typical Hungarian market snack.
  • ✓The captivating building of the oldest Hungarian museum.
  • ✓The central traffic junction of Budapest. From here you can enter the old town of Pest, and the Inner City commercial and touristy center.
  • ✓We will cross the river Danube and get to the Castle of Buda from where you will see the most beautiful panoramic view of the city. The Castle Quarter is the oldest district of Budapest plenty of cute Medieval dwelling houses.
  • ✓As the last stop of the tour you will have the chance to admire one of the most beautiful and fascinating places in Budapest, the Fishermen's Bastion with the famous panorama over the river Danube and the Hungarian Parliament building.
  • ✓We will walk around the beautiful Matthias Church built in the Middle Ages in Gothic style. Upon request it is possible to visit it inside with your tour guide. The inside visit takes about 30 minutes and includes all the rich artworks as well as a small historical exhibition on the upper floor. The church is closed on Sunday mornings during religious service, and sometimes on Saturdays due to wedding ceremonies.
  • ✓The iconic bridge is under renovation currently (from 2021 to 2022).
  • ✓Walk through the impressive Heroes' Square, the largest square in Budapest. In the middle of the square you find the Millennium Monument, while on its two sides you will see the Arts Hall and the Fine Arts Museum.
  • ✓Visit the Millennium Monument, commemorating 1000 years of Hungarian history. In front of the monument you will find the grave of the unknown heroes, while in the colonnades around you can admire the statues of the greatest kings and leaders of the country.
  • ✓Explore Budapest City Park, the oldest public park in the world. Walk over a bridge to reach an island on the lake, home to the romantic Vajdahunyad Castle. All around the courtyard there are copies of buildings representing different periods and styles of Hungarian architecture.
  • ✓In the inner courtyard of the castle you will discover the interesting statue of Anonymus, the first history writer of Hungary who lived in the 12th century.
  • ✓You will pass by the main building of the famous Szechenyi Baths, the largest thermal bath of Europe. Through the windows you will be able to see the outdoor pools and people swimming in the warm water.
  • ✓Admire the elegant Andrassy Avenue, the 2 miles long historical thoroughfare of the city. The Millennium Subway (Budapest Metro line 1, built in 1896) runs under the avenue, and preserved its beautiful original stations.
  • ✓One of the most beautiful opera theatres of the world. You will learn about its interesting history, architecture and rich artworks.

What's included

  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (with public transport or by car, according to the selected tour option)
  • ✓One hour optional lunch break is possible - this time may be excluded from the tour duration
  • ✓Professional, licenced and enthusiast guide
  • ✓Entry to churches upon request: St. Stephen's Basilica, Matthias Church
  • ✓French, German, Italian, and English guides available if option selected

What's not included

  • ✓Cost of lunch, or other food and beverage during the tour
  • ✓Public transport tickets
  • ✓Churches are closed during service time on Sunday morning
  • ✓Churches may be closed on Saturdays due to wedding ceremonies

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (covering your legs and shoulders is required in church areas)

Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents

Transportation to/from attractions is according to the selected tour option (on public transport or by car)

If you require a pickup at your hotel or accommodation, the tour guide will be at the reception desk of the hotel or in front of the accommodation address. Otherwise the tour guide will be at the default Departure Point. After the tour drop-off is possible at your hotel or in any selected point of the city. Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off is with public transport or by car, according to the selected tour option. No extra fee is charged for this service.

Cancellation policy

  • •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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