Private Downtown Pest Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $376 / person
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Insight Cities
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide outside Café Smúz, Kossuth Lajos tér 18, Budapest, 1055, Hungary.
Description
Spend 3-hours walking through Pest, Budapest's lively downtown area on the east bank of the Danube River. Explore the architectural beauty and rich history of the city. Your private guide will share cultural insights and knowledge about the city's most loved and historic buildings. Explore extravagant palaces built for the stock exchange and banks, the city's immense basilica, an impressive new synagogue, the Andrassy út – an elegant boulevard modelled after the Champs Elysée in Paris, the first subway on the European continent, the Opera House, a river promenade, theatres, and city parks.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Nov 5
- Group price
- $376 per group of up to 10
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:08 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 2.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
This ornate synagogue is the second largest in the world and a testament to the vitality of Budapest's Jewish community in the 19th Century.
Hungarian Parliament Building
The monumental Parliament at Kossuth Square, the most expensive structure ever built in Hungary at its inauguration, is the symbol of Budapest’s rise in the 19th century.
Heroes' Square
This iconic statue complex features the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders.
Andrassy Avenue
This noble avenue was Budapest's answer to Paris's Champs-Élysées in the 19th century, a statement of the Hungarian capitals increasing sophistication and affluence.
Ronald Reagan Statue
Lean about the Ronald Reagan statue and the Hungarian sense of obligation to this US president for his efforts to bring down the Iron Curtain.
Kossuth Lajos Square
Take in the monumental Parliament at Kossuth Square, the most expensive structure ever built in Hungary at its inauguration.
What's included
Included
3-hour guided walk through Downtown Budapest
Professional guide
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Unless hotel pick up has been arranged, please meet your guide 15 minutes before start time at the default meeting point, Café Smúz, Kossuth Lajos tér 18, Budapest, 1055, Hungary.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
5 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Your tour guides are professors, doctoral students, historians, journalists and passionate hosts and storytellers. We thrive on helping travelers explore our cities.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Downtown Pest Walking Tour take?
Private Downtown Pest Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Private Downtown Pest Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $376 per person for this Budapest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Downtown Pest Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Downtown Pest Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Unless hotel pick up has been arranged, please meet your guide 15 minutes before start time at the default meeting point, Café Smúz, Kossuth Lajos tér 18, Budapest, 1055, Hungary.
What languages is Private Downtown Pest Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Private Downtown Pest Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Insight Cities.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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