Original Budapest Walking Tour
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The Original Free Budapest Walking Tour is a great way to familiarize yourself with Hungary’s capital and largest city. Learn about the extensive history of Budapest and also about modern-day life within the city. The tour covers famous Budapest attractions, including significant historical sights and areas. See how Budapest and Hungary remained magnificent and domineering after its defining era. Modernization arrived, and it added colour to the atmosphere, just ideal for the Original Free Walking Tour. This tour a great way to learn how to get around Budapest and the different areas in the city. This historical tour visits loads of attractions, and historical sights, but along the way our guides will share stories, and information about famous events, people, music, and architecture. In this way, no tour is exactly the same, and you are guaranteed a unique experience with your fun and informative guide.
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The Hungarian Parliament Building, also known as the Parliament of Budapest after its location, is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary, and a popular tourist destination in Budapest.
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd) is a Budapest icon. The first bridge to connect Buda and Pest, walking across the bridge is one of the most popular things to do in Budapest!
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 complex in the past was referred to as either the Royal Palace or the Royal Castle.
The Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle, more commonly known as the Matthias Church, more rarely the Coronation Church of Buda, is a Roman Catholic church located in the Holy Trinity Square, Budapest, Hungary, in front of the Fisherman's Bastion at the heart of Buda's Castle District.
St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary, whose right hand is housed in the reliquary. It was the sixth largest church building in Hungary before 1920.
The Halászbástya or Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known monuments in Budapest, located near the Buda Castle, in the 1st district of Budapest. It is one of the most important tourist attractions due to the unique panorama of Budapest from the Neo-Romanesque lookout terraces.
Liberty Square (Hungarian: Szabadság tér) is a public square located in the Lipótváros neighborhood of Budapest, Hungary. 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.
Experience sightseeing with Ferris Wheel of Budapest and see the heart of the city as never before! Also dubbed as the “Eye of Budapest”, you can see here all the sights of the city in a panoramic view from Danubian ships to Buda Castle and the temple towers of Pest.
Andrássy Avenue is a boulevard in Budapest, Hungary, dating back to 1872. It links Erzsébet Square with the Városliget. Lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses featuring fine facades and interiors, it was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2002.
In memory of those who lost their lives during the Arrow Cross rule, the “Shoes on the Danube” memorial was erected on April 16, 2005. Created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer, it takes the form of 60 pairs of shoes cast in iron and anchored to the ground.
In the Danube River, between Buda and Pest, verdant Margaret Island is a tranquil getaway within the city. Pedestrian promenades navigate around parkland, an art nouveau water tower, the ruins of a 13th-century Dominican convent, a musical fountain and a small zoo. Other attractions include jogging tracks, thermal spas and swimming pools. Summertime brings pop-up bars and restaurants, as well as live music.
Gellért Hill is a 235 m high hill overlooking the Danube in Budapest, Hungary. It is located in the 1st and the 11th districts. The hill was named after Saint Gerard who was thrown to death from the hill.
Find the statue of Széchenyi that has been in place in the square since 1880, far predating Roosevelt's presence.
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(40)
Tour guide Robert was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about the city. Highly recommended
Super informative, Istvan was a brilliant guide! Really good pace and facts - fab stops along the way and just overall a great way to spend a couple of hours! Great trivia questions along the way too, many thanks!
I discovered many places that I have no idea without the guide because I haven't checked in advance what I have to visit. Very good to understand him as he has Canadian accent. What was really bad.. It s not a 3.30 hours tour, going to Buda side. Obly2. 30 only Pest side. That is OK for this long walk. But I haven't plan no visit this same afternoon to visit Buda castle and I had to do bymesf The guide told me that he's not in charge to write the announce. But I Don t think I m the first one to talk about this point. The guide give good stories. And I prefere local stories even it s sad that only history talks because I can t remind them. With stories about heritage, music man etc. That is better.
Very informed guide. Would recommend to anyone wanting to know more about Budapest. Balanced and not at all boring. Pitched very well.
The tour guide Claudia and Ignacio were great also very knowledgeable and they both took us to walk around all the important areas of town which we couldn’t find on our own . It was tip based trip we gave them generous tip because they earned.
Robert was amazing as a tour guide! He had so much knowledge that he shared in such an engaging way and had so many great recommendations for places to eat, foods to try and things to see and do. Any question you had, he was more than happy to answer. Highly highly highly recommend this tour.
I was waiting for this tour more than half an hour before the starting time. No one showed up. I was at the meeting point before and after the time, but no one showed up. Other two tour guides were there waiting for their groups with their blue, and green umbrellas . The red umbrella never showed up. Very disappointed!
Very interesting and informative walking tour. Relaxed and fun. Robert made all the information easy to understand. Definitely worth doing
My friend and I are only in Budapest for one full day, so we wanted to see and learn as much as possible in this time. Robert did an amazing job taking us around Pest and giving us factual information along with some fun facts and great stories! He kept the group engaged and ensured everyone’s satisfaction. Despite poor weather, the tour was organized and clear. Overall great experience and would recommend for anyone looking to support local tourism!
The historic commentary together with the wonderful architecture and views makes for a brilliant engaging tour. Robert was a fantastic guide
