Historical and Cultural Guided Tour of Budapest
Description
Step back on time and join to a wonderful historic journey in the beautiful capital of Hungary with a professional historian guide! This full-day Budapest walking tour provides you an exquisite opportunity to see the must-see sites of Budapesti, immerse you in the urban maelstrom, gain insight into people's everyday lives, try out the developed public transport network of Budapest, including Europe's second oldest tram. The tour is flexible, so it can be modified according to your wishes! The tour is available with comfortable A/C minivan for extra charge. If you have any question or request please do not hesitate to contact! Have a nice time in Hungary!
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Itinerary
What can be better place to start our historic journey as Heroes' Square, one of the most iconic place of Budapest with its great statues of the most important figures of the Hungarian history. Let's get back to the roots of the Hungarians!
We take a pleasant walk in the beautiful City Park, one of the world's first public parks.
We visit the glorious Vajdahunyad Castle, which is in fact a fantasy pastiche showcasing the architectural evolution through centuries and styles in Hungary.
During our walk in the City Park we will see the largest Spa in Europe.
We go through Andrássy Avenue, Budapest’s own Champs-Élysées, lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses; high-end boutiques; fashionable restaurants and coffee houses.
We visit the most beautiful building of Andrássy Avenue, the famous Hungarian State Opera House.
We explore the Jewish Quarter (what was used to be the ghetto) of Budapest with the largest synagogue in Europe, the Holocaust Memorial, interesting ruin bars and many other exciting attractions.
We visit the largest church in Budapest dedicated to Hungary's first king, houses an essential relic of the Hungarian history - the Holy Right Hand, - the mummified hand of St. Stephen.
Of course the magnificent Hungarian Parliament Building is part of our tour. We walk around this beautiful building and we will know about the interesting history of the communist Hungary, the dictatorship and 56' revolution. Note: If you would like to join an inside tour in the Parliament, you should book your ticket online before, then please send me what time the Parliament tour starts to modify our schedule accordingly!
We visit the Shoes memorial of the Danube Bank to discover its sad story.
After crossing the historical Chain Bridge we visit the medieval Buda Castle, the residency place of the Hungarian Kings from the XIV. century.
We visit the Fisherman's Bastion where we can enjoy the beautiful panoramic view for the city. Great time for taking some pictures!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(7)
George has very detailed knowledge of history and culture. He explains things in a very interesting way. He has a great sense of fun coupled with the desire to educate in a few hours. This was one of the best orivate tours we have ever taken.
George was so knowledgeable and friendly. He brought the city to life through his commentary and helped us grasp the history of Budapest and the Hungarian people.
I highly recommend this tour, as it was a great way to see all of the key historical sites in Budapest in 1 day. Our guide, György, did a great job, meeting us at our river cruise ship, taking us to all key sites through a combination of walking, subways and buses, and providing in-depth historical & cultural information throughout the tour.
We booked Rashad through VIATOR for a private day tour and as we are amateur photographers, we requested him to take us to the best view points in Budapest. His knowledge of the city was detailed and beyond anything we would have expected. He modified the tour according to what we wanted to focus on, he paid special attention to the things we were interested in, and the tour was a first of a kind experience for him also. He was very friendly and humble. It was a lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes but we saw all the main sights in Budapest. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the best of Budapest in one day.
Dear Mr./Mrs. Bansal, Thank you so much for your great words and for gave me the chance to be your guide in Budapest! It was very nice to meet you and I wish you all the best! G. Rashad
<p>Rashad was the best tour guide I have had in Europe. His knowledge of the city was detailed and beyond anything I would have expected. He modified the tour according to what we wanted to focus on, he paid special attention to the things we were interested in, and explained those in more detail, when we wanted. He was very attentive to our needs and wants for the tour, and in making it a great day for us. His english was perfect, he was very friendly and made my mother and I feel very comfortable experiencing a new city, from the best local perspective that Rashad was able to provide. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the best of Budapest in one day, particularly those with an interest in the historical and cultural background.</p>
<p>Knowledgeable tour guide, enjoyable tour. We hit all the city highlights.</p>
<p>Briliant day out! Rashad was my guide and we had a fully packed day. It was a lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes but we saw all the main sights in Budapest. Rashad was great giving you the history and background to Hungary so that each building and sight you saw had context. His knowledge was impressive and he was really passionate and proud of his history and culture. Fantastic day out allowing you to get your bearings on the city and decide where to explore in depth on your remaining vacation days</p>
