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
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James_h
Nov 10, 2025
Great history with humor - Lots of steps to climb! But worth it for some of the best views in Budapest. Amazing buildings and a few good stories. Lots of humor. Well worth it.
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Karen_a
Nov 9, 2025
Fun nighttime tour around... - Fun nighttime tour around the beautiful Buda Castle. Our guide, Sigmund was an excellent storyteller. Would recommend this tour if you like something a bit less serious than the usual walking tours.
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Karen_s
Nov 5, 2025
Dracula and Mathias - Bernadette was a great guide. Learned a lot of great legends and stories of buda, the Turks and of course vlad tepish. Beautiful architecture and churches.
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Katie_n
Nov 3, 2025
Highly entertaining... - Highly entertaining performance and beautiful evening views. Would definitely recommend. We joined as a family with 2 teenagers and they also enjoyed the experience.
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Emma
Nov 3, 2025
Excellent - Excellent tour. Fabian was fantastic, good stories and lots of laughs. Good bit of walking and steps to climb during it.
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167siiris
Nov 3, 2025
Great stories about history and myth! Really nice experience! - Great experience, really good stories told with nuance, thank you Sigmund! I really appreciate how the stories are also set within the real life context and considered critically as well. Our guide Sigmund made sure that everyone can hear well despite of group size and was also an excellent storyteller. Would recommend!
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Ross_m
Nov 2, 2025
This was a really... - This was a really interesting tour, with intriguing tales and a great storyteller (Zsigmund). We were in a very large group and the narrator kept everyone interested, without being pushy. It was most enjoyable.
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Mark
Nov 8, 2025
Brilliant tour but wrap up warm - Lots of excellent local stories and legends. Zoltn our guide was brilliant. It did get very cold though, even on a mild night so wrap up warm
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Elena_p
Nov 5, 2025
A great way to see the... - A great way to see the sights at night, everything was lit up beautifully. The talk was okay but we love the historical facts and it was very ‘theatre style’. Still good value and worth it to see the city at night though!
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Miriam_l
Nov 3, 2025
Not really impressed - Fairly easy walking, not really far or difficult. The stories are a little gruesome and my particular guide added some off color extras that might turn some people off.
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From $21
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).