The tour starts at the column and your guide will have a short introduction at the beginning of the tour
Guests can enjoy the panorama from the Castle Hill over the city and the Danube, Parliament, Margaret Island
The guide will introduce the brief history of Hungary at the statue of the state founder St Stephen
The tour will show you the historical church inside and your guide will give a detailed description.
Peaceful promenade offers a relaxed walk to Disz Square with beautiful view over the Taban district and Buda Hills
The guide will introduce the Hungarian Presidential Palace
The Palace area is open and guests can enter the inner courtyard. Today the complex houses several museums.
Of of the entrances of the Castle area
Learn about the story of the funicular and the Castle Tunnel
The guests can see one of the main gates of the Castle area
Guide will explain the story of the church from the middle ages
The guest can marvel at the old cobble stoned streets along the Castle area.
Budapest Castle Hill Walk With Matthias Church Entry
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 2 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
03:00 PM
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Return Details :
• Please note that the Chain Bridge is under construction and closed for pedestrians until August 2023. Only public transport, taxis and bikes can travel through. The most convenient solutions from.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Get a historical overview of the Buda Castle District, walk through the small cobblestone streets and squares with a professional local guide. You'll get a feel for its medieval aspects from the first stone laid to the present day use. Your guide will lead you through the Castle area and its historical points, occupations and roles it played throughout the Hungarian history. We'll also show you around inside the Matthias Church and tell its stories and legends. Enjoy the magnificent view over the city from Fishermans Bastion.During this tour, you will see the major sights including Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, Disz Square, Holy Trinity Square, Hess Andras Square. Youll also take a break for coffee and cake in a cosy Caf of the Castle District.
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Itinerary:
The tour starts at the column and your guide will have a short introduction at the beginning of the tour
Guests can enjoy the panorama from the Castle Hill over the city and the Danube, Parliament, Margaret Island
The guide will introduce the brief history of Hungary at the statue of the state founder St Stephen
The tour will show you the historical church inside and your guide will give a detailed description.
Peaceful promenade offers a relaxed walk to Disz Square with beautiful view over the Taban district and Buda Hills
The guide will introduce the Hungarian Presidential Palace
The Palace area is open and guests can enter the inner courtyard. Today the complex houses several museums.
Of of the entrances of the Castle area
Learn about the story of the funicular and the Castle Tunnel
The guests can see one of the main gates of the Castle area
Guide will explain the story of the church from the middle ages
The guest can marvel at the old cobble stoned streets along the Castle area.
Inclusions
- Small-group tour with maximum 10 participants
- English speaking guide
- Skip the line entry and guided tour in Matthias Church
Exclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drink
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear modest clothing (covering the shoulders and thighs) when visiting the church. Male visitors are requested to enter with a bare head
Diplomatic receptions in the Castle District can alter the tour route any time of the year.
You will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 2 hours
Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
Please note that the Chain Bridge is under construction and closed for pedestrians until August 2023. Only public transport, taxis and bikes can travel through.
Traveler Reviews
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Our tour guide Greg was very knowledgeable, but also had a good sense of humour and added a lot of personal insights on the history behind the castle, and the country. Can’t praise him enough, and would recommend him to anyone visiting Budapest. Thanks for a great experience.
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Balient was a really friendly approachable and informative tour guide. He showed us around all of the castle district and took us inside the Matthias Church. He explained every part in detail; and even added small local stories to make the trip more enjoyable and memorable! He was very chatty and kept us involved and interactive the whole way through. Would highly recommend.
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We had a very good guide, she made a great effort, congratulations. St. Mattias Church made a great impression on us. Miro, Vesna and Arne from 🇸🇮
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Ana was so knowledgeable and informative on her tour. She went at a good pace and was fabulous at the stories that she shared and the historical significance of each site. Her English was impeccable as well and it was easy to understand her. Would highly recommend her and this tour!
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Wir waren gegen 19.30 Uhr dort, wahnsinnig überlaufen. Ausblick ist schön aber da so viele Fotos machen ist es schwer sich durchzukämpfen. Wenn man einen Turm besteigen möchte kostet das etwas. Schöne Aussicht aber wir würden nicht nochmal zum Sonnenuntergang hoch. Lieber zu einer anderen Zeit
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Our tour guide Anna was amazing. she made the entire experience enjoyable. She was very knowledgeable and made sure that everyone was involved. She told a lot of stories which made you want to keep listening to her. Although it was very hot but we didn't realise when the 2 hours got finished. At the end of the tour she made an extra effort and gave an additional tour of around 15 mins which made you feel extra nice. So thank you so much for making the trip around the Buda Castle District worthwhile. Highly recommend this tour.
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Really enjoyed the tour. Spoke perfect English, shared local experiences about his family living in Budapest
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We enjoyed our tour with our lovely guide tremendously and learnt a lot more about Hungarian history. Our guide was both knowledgeable and friendly. I would really recommend going on a tour in this area as it is so rich in history and it makes it all the more interesting. I would definitely recommend Absolute Tours.
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Petra is an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable and personable! This is an excellent tour of the Buda Hill Castle area - we especially enjoyed St. Matthias church!
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We (2 adults, 2 teens) were very fortunate to take 2 tours with Petra on our recent 4 day visit to Budapest. The first, a private e-bike tour included a stop for strudel and coffee - both of which were delicious. Petra was extremely knowledgeable and interesting and answered any questions we had. We did the tour on our first morning which meant that we visited all the main sites of the city, giving us an idea about which places we wanted to revisit later in the trip for a more detailed visit. In addition to being an excellent tour guide, Petra was also very helpful in providing local information - for example she saved us a lot of money by explaining the transport system to us, recommended when to visit the ruin bars, and where to find the best Langost and chimney cakes! Cycling in Budapest was very straightforward- although we did cycle on the roads there are dedicated cycle lanes which are respected by local drivers and therefore feel safe to use. Our second tour with Petra was on our final afternoon- this time a walking tour of the castle area with entry to St Mathew's Church. Again this was excellent, we were lucky with the weather again and Petra kept us entertained with new facts and figures. Would definitely recommend Petra and Absolute Tours to anyone visiting beautiful Budapest.
