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Buda Castle District Tour: Medieval History & Views
4.8
168 Ratings
Budapest
Discover the rich history of Budapest’s Castle Hill with a guided tour. Explore the medieval streets, visit Matthias Church, and enjoy panoramic views from Fisherman’s Bastion.
Discover the rich history of Budapest’s Castle Hill with a guided tour. Explore the medieval streets, visit Matthias Church, and enjoy panoramic views from Fisherman’s Bastion.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Holy Trinity Column - The tour begins at this column, where your guide will provide a brief introduction.
- Fisherman’s Bastion - Enjoy panoramic views from Castle Hill, overlooking the city, the Danube, Parliament, and Margaret Island.
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Statue of St Stephen - Learn about Hungary’s history at the statue of its founder, St Stephen.
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- Holy Trinity Column - The tour begins at this column, where your guide will provide a brief introduction.
- Fisherman’s Bastion - Enjoy panoramic views from Castle Hill, overlooking the city, the Danube, Parliament, and Margaret Island.
- Statue of St Stephen - Learn about Hungary’s history at the statue of its founder, St Stephen.
- Matthias Church - Explore the historic church interior with a detailed guide description.
- Becsi Kapu Square - View one of the main gates to the Castle area.
- Church of Saint Mary Magdalene - Hear the story of this medieval church from your guide.
- Arpad Toth Promenade (Setany) - Take a peaceful walk to Disz Square with stunning views over the Taban district and Buda Hills.
- Disz Square - One of the entrances to the Castle area.
- Budapest Castle Hill Funicular - Discover the history of the funicular and the Castle Tunnel.
- Sandor Palace - Learn about the Hungarian Presidential Palace from your guide.
- Buda Castle - The palace area is open for guests to enter the inner courtyard, housing several museums today.
- Varhegy - Stroll along the old cobblestone streets of the Castle area.
What's Included
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Skip the line entry and guided tour in Matthias Church
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Skip the line entry and guided tour in Matthias Church
What's Not Included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Gratuity (optional)
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Gratuity (optional)
Additional Information
Embark on a historical journey in the Buda Castle District guided by a professional local. Venture through its compact cobblestone streets and public squares. You can experience the medieval ambiance right from its foundational stone to its modern usage. Your tour guide will navigate you through the Castle’s area covering its key historical sites, the…
Embark on a historical journey in the Buda Castle District guided by a professional local. Venture through its compact cobblestone streets and public squares. You can experience the medieval ambiance right from its foundational stone to its modern usage. Your tour guide will navigate you through the Castle’s area covering its key historical sites, the roles it performed and the invasions it witnessed in Hungarian history. A guided tour inside the Matthias Church will introduce you to its myths and folklore. Astonish yourself with panoramic city views from the Fisherman’s Bastion.
This tour encompasses prime landmarks including the Royal Palace, Presidential Palace, Disz Square, Holy Trinity Square, Hess Andras Square, and Buda Tower.
- 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.
- This tour involves two hours of continuous walking on cobblestone streets, stairs, and slippery surfaces, making it unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
- Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
- Solo travelers are welcome, discover Budapest alongside fellow travelers.
Location
Holy Trinity Statue
Szentháromság utca
The Holy Trinity Column is in the middle of the square. Your guide will wait for you in front of the column at the stairs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(168 Ratings)
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Meander48442674048
Oct 17, 2025
Fun and informative light walking tour - especially if you want information about the church! - Petra was a great guide and was very informative! Spent some time getting to know the group but focused heavily on the history of the Castle District and St. Matthias Church. Worth the $, positive experience.
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David_t
Oct 16, 2025
Experienced Tour Guide!! - Petra our guide was very knowledgeable with Hungarian history and friendly. She will make you very welcome if it’s your first time visiting Budapest. This tour is highly recommended!!
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Michelle_p
Sep 8, 2025
Engaging, Fun, and Informative Tour - This was a fantastic tour! Petra was a wonderful guide—informative, entertaining, and personable with everyone on the tour. She brought the history of Buda Castle to life in an engaging way and made the walk both educational and fun. I would definitely take this tour again and highly recommend it to others visiting Budapest.
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Roddyv915
Sep 3, 2025
Must do in Budapest - Monika gave us a brilliant, knowledgeable tour of the Matthias Church and its surrounds explaining its historical relevance and restoration. We then walked through to the Buda Palace where she again covered the various incarnations of Buda, all the way from the original pre medieval settlement, through the various empires and occupations, to its present EU membership.
Our time in Budapest was limited and this tour was certainly worthwhile, especially being guided by someone who grew up in Buda and had local knowledge of its history and personal experience of many of the changes that have occurred. Thank you Monika.
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Thomas_v
Sep 1, 2025
Must do in Budapest - Monika gave us a brilliant, knowledgeable tour of the Matthias Church and its surrounds explaining its historical relevance and restoration. We then walked through to the Buda Palace where she again covered the various incarnations of Buda, all the way from the original pre medieval settlement, through the various empires and occupations, to its present EU membership. Our time in Budapest was limited and this tour was certainly worthwhile, especially being guided by someone who grew up in Buda and had local knowledge of its history and personal experience of many of the changes that have occurred. Thank you Monika.
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Fthrstu
Aug 7, 2025
Enjoyable tour with friendly knowledgeable guide - Spent a very pleasant two hours in the company of a great gaudier learning about the history of Buda Castle and its landmark buildings. So much better than trying to find out by ourselves our guide was very knowledgeable, informative and made the two hours fly by. We greatly enjoyed this
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Deb
Aug 2, 2025
Aussies at the Castle - Well presented and paced tour.
Great sized group. Interesting and well presented history.
Would highly recommend for someone with limited time in Budapest
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Wayne_perry123
Jul 21, 2025
It was a very hot day the tour guide took this into consideration looking forward shaded spots before speaking. - The guide was interesting and informative I was glad that I picked a smaller group as the larger groups looked a bit bored and disengaged
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Antonieta
Sep 19, 2025
In works - It was all in work. Didn't like anything. The view of Pest from here is beautiful. But I was disappointed not to visit the castle.
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Lori_h
Sep 23, 2025
Scam - I booked the tour on line for Buda Castle and when we arrived no one from viator was there and the workers at the facility said it was a scam and the tour only costs a few euros and we were charged $137.00. It was a long walk there up hill - very disappointing.
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