It was a very interesting tour. Learned a lot about Budapest and our tour guide Karol was terrific. Very knowledgeable and super nice guy. Highly recommend.





The good ol’ beaten track that will take you to the most popular sights of Budapest. Be warned though: the tour may contain traces of hidden gems. Splendour, history and stunning architecture all around!
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $160.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Hősök tere (Heroes' Square) is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath in Budapest is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs, their temperature is 74 °C (165 °F) and 77 °C (171 °F).
Vajdahunyad Castle (Hungarian: Vajdahunyad vára) is a castle in the City Park of Budapest, Hungary. It was built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition which celebrated the 1,000 years of Hungary since the Hungarian Conquest of the Carpathian Basin in 895.
Andrássy Avenue (Hungarian: Andrássy út) 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.
The Hungarian State Opera House (Hungarian: Magyar Állami Operaház) is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy út. Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House, it was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th-century Hungarian architecture.
St. Stephen's Basilica (Hungarian: Szent István-bazilika) is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c 975–1038), whose right hand is housed in the reliquary.
Liberty Square (Hungarian: Szabadság tér) is a public square located in the Lipótváros neighborhood of Budapest, Hungary. The square is famous for two controversial memorials that commemorate the Hungarian Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the Soviet soldiers that liberated Budapest from the Nazis in 1945 . The United States Embassy in Hungary and the historicist style headquarters of the Hungarian National Bank about the west side of the square.
The Hungarian Parliament Building (Hungarian: Országház) which translates to House of the Country or House of the Nation), 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 (Hungarian: Széchenyi lánchíd) is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary.
The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a memorial erected to honour the Jews who were massacred by fascist Hungarian militia belonging to the Arrow Cross Party in Budapest during the Second World War.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The beginner's guide to Budapest - Budapest Sightseeing Tour lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $92 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 $160. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 1–9 pay from $57, adults from $92.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Budapest Urban Walks.
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It was a very interesting tour. Learned a lot about Budapest and our tour guide Karol was terrific. Very knowledgeable and super nice guy. Highly recommend.
Adam was excellent! Professional and personable Highly recommend. Very accommodating and mindful to ask what we would be interested in seeing.
For first timers arriving in Budapest, we would advise everyone to take this tour! You will meet a local who has extensive knowledge of the history and culture of this beautiful city! Ferenc was absolutely terrific! We met at the Opera House and began our tour there. Then we took the tram to Hero’s Square. Ferenc kept a very good pace sharing his knowledge while allowing us to ask questions. He was so engaging and the sites we saw were so captivating that the three and a half hours seemed to fly by. I highly recommend this tour!
OMG- Leslie (László) was amazing. He curated a wonderful tour through Budapest, navigating the Metro with me, and was super patient with all my questions. So worth it!
Hugely interesting and informative. We discovered an enormous amount about the city thanks to an excellent guide.
Our guide Fanni was excellent and very knowledgeable. She was friendly, helpful and accommodating throughout the tour. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a comprehensive tour of the Pest side of Budapest.
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The beginner's guide to Budapest - Budapest Sightseeing Tour | 3h 30min | 5.0 (6) | $92 | |
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