Budapest Must-See Private Tour with Local Expert Guide

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1. This tour is packed with history, cultural insights and great views. You will observe Vajdahunyad Castle, Buda Palace and Chain Bridge in details, and visit major transport hubs in Budapest. You will use public transport on your way through the city, as this is perfect way to navigate. Your guide will point out all the important highlights of Budapest. Get your fill of city life, cultural moments and photo ops. Added bonus: your expert guide knows Budapest so well, that you will discover places that even locals don’t know. You tour will start on the Andrássy Avenue, UNESCO World Heritage Site, which provides scenic views on Neo-Renaissance buildings. Enjoy historic mansions, shops, theaters and what not. They you will head to the Heroes' Square, an important Budapest square with famous statue complex and Memorial Stone of Heroes.

   20 min

2. Revel in the magnificence of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar). Built in 1896 it is relatively new, but its decorations are copies of several iconic buildings from different parts of the Kingdom of Hungary. Castle looks like it was taken from a fairytale or Harry Potter book. It will definitely remind you of wizards, spells, potions and other magic stuff.

   10 min

3. The Heroes' Square is a home of several museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, eclectic-Neoclassical building.

   10 min

4. On the opposite side you can see Kunsthalle, which is a contemporary art museum.

   10 min

5. You will pass by Varosligeti Ice Skating Rink, public ice rink, one of the oldest in Europe.

   10 min

6. Your next stop is Jászai Mari tér. It is named after theater actor and a center of public transport and social life.

   10 min

7. Then you will cross Margaret Bridge, which connects Buda and Pest across the Danube. Margaret Bridge is very beautiful and often seen on postcards and other souvenirs. It is also a perfect spot for photos, so keep your camera ready.

   10 min

8. You will pass by Szent István körút, one of the busiest tram lines in the world, and then stop at Budapest Western Railway Station. It is important transport hub and the main meeting point of the city. There are a lot of shops, bars and restaurants.

   10 min

9. You will stop at another important transport junction Deak Ferenc Square, and then head to Elizabeth Square, popular place for young locals.

   10 min

10. Another major transport hub lies ahead, as you will stop at the Kalvin Square. Tram, bus, and trolleybus routes are serving this place. Next stop, Szent Gellert Square, is water-themed.

    10 min

11. During your walk you will observe Gellert Hill, which provides the best panoramic view of Budapest. The top of Gellert Hill is crowned by the Hungarian Statue of Liberty.

    15 min

12. You will also stop at the Liberty Bridge, one of Budapest's most beautiful bridges. Take a walk and enjoy the details and the view of Gellert Hill.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Budapest

• Its from-price is 36% above the median of the 1255 experiences we list in Budapest.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• 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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