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(15)
Highly recommended, prepared and friendly guide
Raymond was our guide for this great tour. This tour was not only about the sites we went to but also the language and history. He is someone who enjoys his job and this comes through during the tour.
We had Raymond as a tour guide. Her was extremely interesting and pleasant to be with. He was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Raymond was very knowledgeable and entertaining! We learned a lot about Budapest and really grew to live there city.
Was a great experience with a very knowledgeable guide in Rajmund! He was very helpful and a great guide for Buda with great food recommendations as well.
Our guide was Raymond. Raymond is very knowledgeable and passionate about Magyar history, and he enjoys sharing it. A great quality to have in this line of work.
This tour was perfect for a half day experience providing a fascinating insight into Hungary’s chequered history. Our guide Raymond was very knowledgable and we were enthralled by the stories of the people who shaped Budapest since Roman times and the significance of the wonderful buildings in the Castle area. The inside of the Matthias Church was beautiful and the views across the Danube were breathtaking.
Raymond was a VERY good guide. Engaging, knowledgeable and friendly. Great pace, Great stops and a willingness to stop and answer questions.
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.
