Budapest Christmas Walking Tour & Entry to St Stephen's Basilica
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Your tour begins with a glimpse into the State Opera House, followed by a stroll along the decorated Andrássy Avenue Budapest's Christmas fairs have been chosen as the best in Europe for several years, thanks to their focus on handcrafted products from local artisans and small manufacturers. Your guide will show you around City Hall Courtyard, where you can admire the ice skating rink and visit charity points that showcase how Hungarians donate to people in need during the Christmas season. Strolling along Fashion Street, you'll reach the first market at Vörösmarty Square, where you can enjoy the famous chimney cake and warm up with a cup of mulled wine. Along the Danube, you'll take in breathtaking views of the Buda Castle District and Matthias Church before arriving at St. Stephen's Basilica, home to Budapest's largest illuminated Christmas market. Your guide will then lead you inside this magnificent Roman Catholic church for a tour. The tour concludes in front of the Basilica
Inclusions
What's included
- Skip the line entry and guided visit to St Stephen’s Basilica
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Chimney cake and mulled wine
What's not
- Pick-up and drop-off
Itinerary
Your tour begins with a glimpse into the foyer of the magnificent State Opera House
Stroll along the decorated Andrássy Avenue—Hungary's Champs-Élysées and hear about noble families who lived here
Walk through Erzsebet Square
Walk on the famous shopping streeet
Visit to the beautiful Christmas Market
The tour concludes on the square
You will stop at the river Danube, where your guide will tell you about the times the river was almost constantly frozen on Winter times.
Take a photo at the Little Princess statue with beautiful backgrounds of the Buda Castle District.
Pass the oldest bridge of the downtown and learn about its history
Walk along the Danube Corso and enjoy views of the Buda Castle District, Matthias Church on the way.
Guided tour in the Church
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide IN FRONT OF the Hungarian State Opera House on the stairs.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Absolute Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests under 18 years old receive a non-alcoholic hot beverage
- The tour runs in all weather conditions. Budapest winters can be chilly, so please dress warmly.
How it compares in Budapest
- Its from-price is 30% below the median of the 1255 experiences we list in Budapest.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 286 of 1255.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Budapest
Budapest joins hilly Buda and flat Pest across the Danube, a grand capital of thermal baths, riverside palaces and lively ruin bars.
On the Buda side, Castle Hill holds Buda Castle, the Matthias Church and the white turrets of Fishermen's Bastion, all looking down on the river. The Chain Bridge crosses to Pest, where the Hungarian Parliament Building stretches along the bank and St Stephen's Basilica rises a few streets inland. Gellért Hill and its Citadella give the widest views.
Top-ranked sights in Budapest: House of Parliament (Országház), Buda Castle (Budai Vár), Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lanchid) .
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