Budapest Private Full Day City Sightseeing Tour Walking or by Car
Description
Capture memories of all of the most famous sights in Budapest on this exciting 8-hour private city tour. Get a true feel for the city as you walk down both sides of the river with your professional guide. Enjoy hassle free meeting with the guide at your hotel before heading out on your full day adventure.
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Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- 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)
Reviews(339)
We had a wonderful day exploring key sites in Budapest. Our guide Krisztina was very knowledgeable about the city and shared so much information with us. A great tour for first time visitors.
An incredible private tour in Budapest she is so knowledgeable, very nice and amazing overall. I highly recommend her.
Our day spent with our excellent guide, Zoli, was beyond our expectation. I’m not sure what we expected of Budapest, but it was an exceptional day. The city is beautiful! Rich in history, architecture, and culture. Zoli was born and raised in Budapest and was able to share his experiences and insight that brought meaning to everything we encountered. Zoli was flexible to our interests and pace - always being mindful to ensure our comfort along the day. We saw all of the important sites and enjoyed the additional info Zoli provided. We had a Hungarian lunch at an outdoor cafe on a tree-lined street, which was perfect. We felt relaxed and in awe of all we accomplished in our time with Zoli. It was the BEST day of our time in Budapest and so worth it. Thanks, Zoli!
The best way to cover Budapest. Our family took this tour in a 30 plus Celsius (90 plus F) heat. We were melting on the streets but Alexandra drew us in with her passion and knowledge for history. My 2 teenagers were less than enthusiastic about walking for 7 hours but they clicked with Alexandra and had a blast. We were able to see Budapest up close , walk little streets , see and use public transport and mix with locals. Alexandra was so accommodating, waiting for my son to run thru sprinklers! She was reliable and easy to communicate with before the tour. Highly recommended!!! Thank you !!
This private tour is worth every penny! Our tour guide Alexandra was amazing. We were able to customize our tour to our preferences! She was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of landmarks we visited. She was able to easily answer all our questions. She made our day spent walking and using public transportation as a day we will always remember! Thank you!! 😊
Excellent tour of key sites in Budapest. Guide picked me up at hotel which was highly appreciated. She was high class - a comprehensive knowledge of Budapest's culture and history.
to expansive for what it is and as I wrote you already it is a pitty that such an important place like the parlement is even not included in the tour and this despite I asked specifically for this visé befor booking !
Alexandra was an amazing guide. She was so knowledgable about Budapest and Hungary. She had so many interesting details about each building we went in. Robert, our driver was always there to pick us up and he was a safe driver. Very pleasant day!
Our guide, Dominik, was very knowledgeable. He was able to answer any questions we had; he also knew the city well so we spent little time wondering where to go and how to get there. He knew the best routes and public transport to take to save time and money. If we wanted to see something that was not on the itinerary Dominik made it happen. *****
Excellent tour of Budapest. Our tour guide Zoli was great and showed us everything we needed to know about the major attractions and took us to a couple out of the way gems. Highly recommended.
