8-hour private Budapest city tour by car / minivan





Description
You can see the most important sights also of the Pest and the Buda side during this 8 hour long tour. This time is enough to explore the city more deeply and get a lot of information about Hungarian history, culture, arts, politics, gastronomy, people - and about anything what you want. Sightseeing by car is more comfortable and less tiring - and allows more time to spend in all places. If you are more in number than 3, I can arrange a minivan.
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Itinerary
Andrássy Avenue is a boulevard in Budapest, dating back to 1872. It links the city center with the Heroes' square. Lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses featuring fine facades and interiors, it was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2002. It is also one of Budapest's main shopping streets, with fine cafes, restaurants, theatres, Embassies and luxury boutiques.
One of the major squares in Budapest, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven chieftains of the Hungarians and other important Hungarian national leaders. , as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, It hosts the Museum of Fine Arts and the Art Gallery. The square has played an important part in contemporary Hungarian history and has been a host to many political events, such as the reburial of Imre Nagy in 1989.
The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath in Budapest is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs, their temperature is 74 °C (165 °F) and 77 °C (171 °F).
The castle in the City Park of Budapest was built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition which celebrated the 1000 years of Hungary since the Hungarian Conquest of the Carpathian Basin in 895. The castle was designed to feature copies of several landmark buildings from different parts the Kingdom of Hungary.
The House of Music Hungary, a unique and complex institution of musical initiation and the venue for the country’s first comprehensive exhibition presenting the history of music, opened in the City Park in January 2022. The iconic building, was selected from among 170 international projects and since the announcement of the design as the winner of the architectural competition it has attracted massive attention in international professional circles.
The Hungarian State Opera House is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy Avenue.
St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary, whose right hand is housed in the reliquary. Since the renaming of the primatial see, it's the co-cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest. Today, it is the third largest church building in present-day Hungary.
Liberty Square is a public square located in the Lipótváros neighborhood of Budapest. The square is a mix of business and residential. The United States Embassy in Hungary and the historicist style headquarters of the Hungarian National Bank abut the west side of the square. Some buildings on the square are designed in the Art Nouveau style.
The Hungarian Parliament Building is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination in Budapest. It is situated in Kossuth Square, in the Pest side of the city and on the banks of the Danube. It is currently the largest building in Hungary.
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest. Designed by English engineer William Tierney Clark and built by Scottish engineer Adam Clark, it was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary. It was opened in 1849.
The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a memorial in Budapest, Hungary. Conceived by film director Can Togay, he created it on the east bank of the Danube River with sculptor Gyula Pauer to honour the Jews who were killed by fascist Arrow Cross militiamen in Budapest during World War II.
The Margit Bridge is the second oldest bridge in Budapest (1876). It connects Pest and Buda and the popular recreation area of Margaret Island.
The Zero Kilometre Stone is a 3 m high limestone sculpture in Budapest, forming a zero sign, with an inscription on its pedestal reading "KM" for kilometres. This stone marks the reference point from which all road distances to Budapest are measured in the country.
The Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle ), more commonly known as the Matthias Church is a Roman Catholic church located in the heart of Buda's Castle Districtin in front of the Fisherman's Bastion The current building was constructed in the florid late Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century and was extensively restored in the late 19th century.
The Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known monuments in Budapest, located in the Buda Castle District. It is one of the most important tourist attractions due to the unique panorama of Budapest from the Neo-Romanesque lookout terraces. The Fishermen's Bastion's main façade, parallel to the Danube, is approximately 140 meters long. It was built between 1895 and 1902 on the base of a stretch of the Buda Castle walls.
Buda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. It was first completed in 1265, but the massive Baroque palace today occupying most of the site was built between 1749 and 1769. The castle is a part of the Budapest World Heritage Site, so declared in 1987.
One of the most spectecular lookout points in Budapest. The Citadella is the fortification located upon the top of Gellért Hill, built in 1851 by Julius Jacob von Haynau, a commander of the Austrian Empire.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour can start from any hotel or other accomodation type in Budapest.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Very informative and enjoyable tour. Budapest is a beautiful city and the tour gave us a great chance to see the key highlights.
Greg was special, knowledgeable and kind!!! We had an amazing time in Budapest! We are very thankful that Greg took good care of us. This is a must do tour if you’re staying a few days in Budapest.
Gergő (Gregory) was our driver and guide for the day and he was amazing! We spent 8 hours with him and it flew as he brought us to all the amazing sites of Pest and then Buda. He explained the complicated history of Hungary from its vast wealth and strength to its Communist occupation, and to its politics of today - a member of the EU but with an anti-EU government in place which highlights the huge divide between the city and country electorate. We covered so much on this day tour and it helped put everything into context so we knew where we wanted to re-visit at a slower pace. Budapest is beyond awesome with billions spent restoring the city to its former glory - it gives Paris and Saint Petersburg a run for their money (but at the expense of much needed utilities and facilities for the Hungarian people). Gergő customised the tour to suit us and found the perfect place for us to stop for lunch. We would highly recommend this tour - particularly if you want to get the best out of Budapest on a short trip!
We had a wonderful private tour of Budapest. Gergely was a great guide and driver. We saw all the highlights, and he provided us many opportunities to walk around and go inside where we wanted. He even picked a great place for us to lunch. We saw Parliament, Jewish Quarter, the shoes Monument on the Danube, St. Stephen's church, Fisherman's Bastion, Mathias Church, Buda Castle, Central Market and so much more. Gergely was right on time picking us up from our riverboat and dropped us at our hotel 8 hours later.
As first-timers in Hungary we were expressed by Gabriel’s enthusiasm, demeanor and extensive knowledge of the capital city. A must for inquisitive travelers!
It was an excellent day, knowledgeable and hospitable guide Greg. We enjoyed every hour, lot many stops and starts, covered so many places with ease. Had a great day, would recommend to any!
Enjoyed a private tour with Szabo in his car. I am pretty sure we saw almost everything of importance, thanks to Szabo. The information he gave about the sites and the city were perfect! We would hire him again.
Thorough introduction to the history of Budapest by a lively and entertaining guide. Very friendly & on time.
Gergely did an excellent job accommodating our requests into the 8 hour tour. His knowledge was very expansive and he taylored the whole day around us and our requests and needs.
Our guide, Gregory, was excellent. He conducted our tour in a most informative manner. Avoiding crowds and showing us an extensive view of the city in a personal manner. His suggestions as to what to see and what to avoid were much appreciated. He took into account what we had previously seen. The tour was fabulous and is highly recommended.



