Historic Buda Castle Tour with Matthias Church
Description
Discover the rich history of Buda Castle on this engaging 2.5-hour walking tour. Explore the oldest part of Budapest with a knowledgeable guide, visiting iconic sites like Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. Enjoy panoramic views of the Parliament and Pest side while learning about local legends and the fascinating stories that shaped Hungary. This intimate tour, limited to 15 participants, ensures a personal experience amidst the charming atmosphere of Buda Castle. - Duration: 2.5 hours of historical exploration - Small group size with a maximum of 15 participants for an intimate experience - Entrance ticket to Matthias Church included
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Itinerary
- Kickstart the tour with learning about the history of Budapest and Hungary, while being surrounded by stunning architecture.
- Visit Matthias Church from the inside, arguably the most beautiful church in Budapest - Listen to what the licensed guide has to say about the legends and stories of the church.
- Learn the Fisherman's Bastion's true function and story. - Take pictures of the UNESCO World Heritage panorama from the lower arcade of the Fisherman's Bastion that is free to visit.
- Check out this building's two different sides, the ugly and the beautiful, learn why this building was voted to be the most disliked building of Hungary.
- Pass by the robust and stunning building with marks of the past, bulletholes from WWII.
- Follow the cobblestone streets and alleyways as they lead us to the Karmelita Monastery, the Office of the Hungarian Prime Minister.
- Take brilliant pictures of the Parliament and the Pest side from the Funicular's top station, an elevated lookout.
- Marvel at the stunning architecture of the Royal Palace of Buda, the former seat of kings and emperors. - Check out the beautiful panorama from the Royal Palace's terrace to the Margaret's Island, Parliament, Chain bridge, St. Stephan's Basilica, Budapest Eye, and Elizabeth bridge.
- Learn about a decisive military campaign that influenced the history of Europe for centuries to come - Learn about Habsburgs, their connection and attitude towards Hungary
- Conclude the tour at the grandiose fountain of King Matthias, the favourite king of Hungarians.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
This tour involved an easy medium paced walk. Gabriel did not rush the group. Gabriel provided an historical overview of Hungary’s past. He was knowledgeable about the country’s history and shared many stories that helped us understand the Buda and Pest stories. Our group enjoyed the tour.
We had an excellent, informative tour of Buda with Gabor who was very knowledgeable and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed walking the quaint streets and hearing all about their past and interesting history. We would have missed this if Gabor hadn’t taken us. Thank you.
I booked the Matthias Church & Buda Castle tour through Viator. The tour was very well structured, with great historical context throughout and a perfect pace for exploring the Castle District. Highlights included the beautiful interior tour of Matthias Church, panoramic views from Fisherman’s Bastion, and fascinating insights into the history of the Royal Palace over the centuries. The tour concluded with a grand view of Matthias Fountain and was an excellent blend of history, architecture, and scenery. Our guide. Leti, did an amazing job bringing the history to life while keeping the experience engaging and enjoyable throughout, even in challenging weather conditions. Highly recommend this tour, and if I return to Budapest, I would absolutely do it again.
Thank you for sharing your experiences! We are super happy that you still enjoyed the tour despite the wind and rain, that really tells us something about Leti's storytelling skills.
My family and I had so much fun with our guide, Raymond, who was very knowledgeable, entertaining and great with the kids (7 and 9 yo.). He told the legends and stories from centuries before and he made us understand why it was important or groundbreaking at the time. We have learnt a lot and had so much fun. Thanks again Raymond! 10/10 Would highly recommend
Thank you very much, hope to see you again!
Greg, our guide, was AMAZING! He was so smart and knowledgeable about all the history of this wonderful city. He made the tour so special! Definitely recommend.
Hi Julie, Thank you very much for the kind words we are glad you had a great time.
It was a great tour, she gave recommendations to eat and where to explore Budapest; would recommend!
Hi David, thank you very much for the kind words!
We did not receive a prior email on where to meet our guide but fortunately she reached out via text the day of the tour to coordinate a meeting point. Our guide, Judit, was very nice, knowledgeable and made the tour a great experience.
Hi Daniel, Thanks for the info about the email not going out, we have fixed that now. We are happy that you had a great time with Judit!
