Buda Castle Night Tour: Myths and Legends

Uncover the dark history and vampire myths of the Buda Castle District on this immersive night-time tour. Explore the exterior, hear gruesome historical facts, and learn about Vlad Dracula and Elizabeth Báthory. Discover the secrets of these mad figures and delve into vampire stories of the 19th century.

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Turul Bird Statue - Experience the breathtaking view of the Danube River from one of the most stunning lookouts, while pausing to hear tales of ancient Hungary.
  • Prince Eugene of Savoy’s Equestrian Statue - Pause at the grand terrace featuring the equestrian statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy, a renowned military leader in modern European…
What's Included
  • Guided tour available in English or Spanish
  • Local professional actor guide in historical outfit
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Join Mysterium Tours® for an approximately 2-hour evening exploration of the Buda Castle District. Discover chilling historical facts and the darker side of Hungarian history from the 15th to 17th centuries, while delving into the legends of Vlad Dracula and the infamous blood countess, Elizabeth Báthory. Conclude the experience with captivating…

Location
Zero Kilometre Stone
Clark Ádám tér
Meeting Point is at the Zero Kilometre Stone in Clark Adam Square. Buda side of the Chain Bridge, at the bottom of the castle hill, a few meters away from the funicular entrance. Look for your storyteller who will be wearing a period outfit and carrying an oil lantern
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(1108 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Helenstorey19
Aug 26, 2025
Entertaining evening - Our raconteur Fabian was highly entertaining. The historical stories he told were intriguing, well-performed and held the crowd. The castle area was stunning and there were several photo opportunities. Would recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stuart_h
Aug 25, 2025
Great tour loo stop needed - Great experience we really enjoyed it, Fábián our guide was very entertaining. A toilet break somewhere would be a good idea. Other than that great tour
Review provided by Viator
Kate
Aug 24, 2025
Great fun way to tour the castle district - Fantastic tour with really interesting stories about Hungarian heritage and folk lore. Lovely to explore the castle district at night too. Fabia was brilliant and brought the stories to life!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Q4987muneild
Aug 22, 2025
Very good evening - Good stories told with humour and good locations. Came away with good background of the history and saw the city lit up at night
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alanstead5220
Aug 18, 2025
Great tour, but pick the later timeslot, it adds to the experience. - Zsigmond was our guide for this evenings tour, Funny, spooky, informative, he ran a great tour. Really enjoyed it, thanks.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mark_d
Aug 15, 2025
Budapest night tour - Great lighthearted experience about the scary history of Budapest. Tour was good our leader told great stories.
Review provided by Viator
Karly_z
Aug 12, 2025
Great value and an absolute highlight - What a fabulous and quirky experience! Seeing the Buda Castle and surrounds at night when the lights are at their best. Our guide Bernadette did an amazing job of keeping our large group entertained and engaged with stories from the dark history of Budapest; vampires serial killers and Hungarian folklore. This experience was insane value for money with such a professional delivery from Bernadette. I can see why it is rated so highly. 100% would recommend. An absolute highlight.
Review provided by Viator
Felix_m
Aug 23, 2025
Visit to vamioe history - The guide was excellent and very artistic. But the content was disappointing. We expected a more scenic tour inside of the castle and other places to visit beside small stories from the history of vampires life.
Review provided by Viator
Sarah_l
Aug 14, 2025
Spooky fun - Fun way to spend a few hours. Our guide Bernadette was excellent and kept in spooky character the whole time. My ghoulish daughter really enjoyed the stories and she made it good fun despite the very hot weather!
Review provided by Viator
Donna
Aug 15, 2025
This is more than just an evening stroll - Tour guide was acceptable. But his ability to tell a story was a little disjointed. I’ve been on many ghost walks, and the guides were dramatic yet more adept at storytelling. I don’t think he related the stories as well as they could’ve been.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $21
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).