Join our comprehensive walking tour of Budapest’s Castle District with a local guide. Discover the major attractions, perfect photo spots, and hidden gems while saving time and getting insider tips on public amenities and refreshment points.
Join our comprehensive walking tour of Budapest’s Castle District with a local guide. Discover the major attractions, perfect photo spots, and hidden gems while saving time and getting insider tips on public amenities and refreshment points.
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Batthyany Square - Ensure you arrive at the correct meeting point. The gathering is at Batthyanyi ter metro exit. A fully licensed local tour guide, who is a native of Budapest, will greet you at the metro exit in the park and present the itinerary for the Budapest Castle District tour, a site of great historical importance in the city.
The Buda…
- Batthyany Square - Ensure you arrive at the correct meeting point. The gathering is at Batthyanyi ter metro exit. A fully licensed local tour guide, who is a native of Budapest, will greet you at the metro exit in the park and present the itinerary for the Budapest Castle District tour, a site of great historical importance in the city.
The Buda Castle District comprises the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Maria Magdalena Church Tower, and other significant structures, urban public art mini monuments, lookout terraces, and an underground cave system.
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Matthias Church - Discover the 800-year history of this area, which has witnessed numerous wars and occupations, through the detailed commentary of your guide. Learn about the daily lives of the German, Jewish, and Hungarian communities in the district. Please note, the tour does not include entry into the church.
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Fisherman’s Bastion - Uncover the link between Walt Disney and the Fisherman’s Bastion, understand the differences between crosses with one, two, or three bars, and find out how to enjoy a free view from Castle Hill.
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Medieval Jewish Prayer House - Explore the Medieval Jewish Prayer House and the stunning baroque residential buildings surrounding it.
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National Archives of Hungary - Witness the extensive WWII destruction and learn about the location of the Nazi stronghold. Discover where affluent Hungarians reside and the Muslim pilgrimage site for Gül Baba, the Ottoman Turkish monk and soldier.
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Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - Delve into the life beneath Castle Hill, its labyrinths, and its defensive role over the centuries. Encounter Budapest’s most amusing public statues and learn about the charming light cavalry fighters known as “huszar.”
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Buda Castle - View the grand structure that once housed Hungarian kings, rebuilt multiple times due to war damage. Learn about the mythical bird of the Hungarians, see the offices of the president and prime minister, and much more.
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Prince Eugene of Savoy’s Equestrian Statue - Enjoy the stunning panorama of the Pest side of the River Danube from the terrace. If fortunate, test your knowledge with challenging questions about the major Castle Hill landmarks and Hungarian life.
The tour concludes with practical information and an opportunity to address any remaining questions.

- Booking fee directed towards administration
- Booking fee does not contribute to guide’s earnings
- Booking fee directed towards administration
- Booking fee does not contribute to guide’s earnings
- tips to your tour guide
- Our guides depend entirely on your donations at the end of the tour.The amount is at your choice.
- tips to your tour guide
- Our guides depend entirely on your donations at the end of the tour.The amount is at your choice.
Discover the magic of Buda Castle Hill with our unique tour experience. Forget about navigating the maze of attractions and searching for the best photo spots – our comprehensive itinerary has you covered, saving you valuable time while ensuring you don’t miss a thing.
The small booking fee you have paid to Viator is an administrative and marketing fee…
Discover the magic of Buda Castle Hill with our unique tour experience. Forget about navigating the maze of attractions and searching for the best photo spots – our comprehensive itinerary has you covered, saving you valuable time while ensuring you don’t miss a thing.
The small booking fee you have paid to Viator is an administrative and marketing fee to guarantee your spot on the tour. You are encouraged to tip your guide what you feel the tour was worth at the end. Most guests tip €10 per person, some even more. Our guides work very hard for tips, and you are guaranteed to have a great tour!
Important note: Groups of 8 or more people are required to contact us at least 24 hours in advance and they have to pay a minimum 8 €/ person minimum fee for the tour to our tour guide, whether they booked as a group or separately.
- Please consider your health and ability to complete a 10 minute uphill walk.
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.