Suzanna was our guide for the day. What a wonderful person she is. She is so informative and extremely caring. This is a great tour with her and highly recommended. My wife was not well so Zsusanna helped us find a doctor who could speak English and also took us to the pharmacy. We then continued the tour. Her help and understanding was exceptional.
Budapest Orientation Walking Tour





At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 26 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tourist Angel
- Meeting point
- Next to Saint Stephen's Basilica, in front of California Coffee Company coffee shop.
Description
• A walking tour in the twin cities Pest and Buda. • You will visit the monumental Saint Stephen’s Basilica, then travel across the Danube river and visit the Castle of Buda with the Royal Palace, Matthias Church and Fishermen's Bastion from where you can enjoy a magic view of the whole city. • Learn about the rich Hungarian history from your local tour guide. • Get tips and advice about cultural programs and attractions the locals like and hear about current politics, economy, cuisine, every day life style .
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $40
- Child (ages 0–14)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $80.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will visit the most monumental religious building of the Hungarian capital with several statues and frescoes and the oldest human hand of the world: the mummified right hand of Saint Stephen the first Hungarian king (from 1038). Open every day, except Sunday morning religious service.
You will see the attractive square in front of the Basilica.
Walk around the majestic Hungarian Parliament built at the end of the 19th Century. Enjoy some of the best photo spots.
We will take the public transport to the Castle of Buda. We will visit the famous Buda Castle: first we will explore the panoramic terrace of the Royal Palace with the most beautiful view of the city.
See a beautiful fountain made in the 19th century.
Then we will move from the castle of Buda to the palace of the president with the guards in historical uniforms.
As a next stop on the tour you will have the chance to admire one of the most beautiful and fascinating places in Budapest, the Fishermen's Bastion with the famous panorama over the river Danube and the Hungarian Parliament building.
Our tour ends at the beautiful Matthias Church built in the Middle Ages in Gothic style. (The visit inside is also possible after the tour, but it requires an entrance ticket which costs 5 EUR / person to be paid separately.)
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Budapest
- Starting price $40 is 49% below the typical $77 for tours of similar length in Budapest
Excurgo comparison of 1,253 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is mostly on foot. Public transport service will be used to go to the Castle of Buda and to return. It will cost 4 EUR/person.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Supplier is not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Budapest Orientation Walking Tour take?
Budapest Orientation Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Budapest Orientation Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Budapest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $80. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Budapest Orientation Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.
How much does Budapest Orientation Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–14 pay nothing, adults from $40.
Can I cancel Budapest Orientation Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Next to Saint Stephen's Basilica, in front of California Coffee Company coffee shop. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Budapest Orientation Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Budapest Orientation Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourist Angel.
Reviews(26)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Dominic provided an educational, funny, descriptive history lesson while showing us a few of the major sights in the city. He also navigated our group of ten through the metro and in a bus! It was a terrific tour.
Our tour guide Bea was a wealth of knowledge. Our mothers were born in Hungary and she answered a lot of our questions. The tour covered a lot of ground and we learned a lot about the city. Would highly recommend this tour to get to know the city.
Budapest is a beautiful, grand city with impressive architecture and plenty to explore. Walking around feels like stepping into history, and there’s no shortage of sights, food, or atmosphere. However, security cameras are extremely visible and widespread, which can feel distracting and a bit uncomfortable, especially when you’re trying to relax on vacation. It doesn’t completely ruin the experience, but it’s something sensitive visitors should be aware of.
Diana was really lovely and very knowledgeable. We were lucky to have just myself and husband on the tour. Very enjoyable
This walking tour was very relaxed and informative. Our guide, Dominic had a great sense of humor and his English skills were excellent. He loves his city and was able to share that joy with us. He gave us options for making our way across town.
Vera, an exceptional guide, in the 3 hours she was with us, explained the history of Budapest and Hungary with a great passion and wisdom. We were lucky that he could speak a perfect Portuguese, so, through all the places we passed we understood the history of the country. I highly recommend
Best tour ever! Dominik was extremely knowledgeable of all the attractions and even went out of his way to share information about other landmarks throughout the city as we walked to each attraction. He explained everything very well and we were very engaged throughout the tour. Would 100% choose this experience again!
We loved our tour! Our guide was very informative and we got a to cover a lot of sights and history. We were lucky to be the only two people on the tour!
Naomi was excellent! Born and raised in Hungary and understood the history. We enjoyed getting to know Budapest, seeing St Stephen Basilica, waking by parliament, over the chain bridge , through Buda Castle and ending by the church of our lady. It help us figure-out where we wanted to spend more time the following day.
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