Legends, Secrets and History of the Castle - Small Group Tour in Buda

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Excellent (679 ratings)

Budapest

Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Kata

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Registered on 08 March 2022

Hi! My name is Kata, I was born and raised in Budapest, I am a local in every way. I am passionate about visiting new places and immersing myself in different cultures. I want to give people the same experience why I love traveling so much. I enjoy telling stories and that is one reason I adore Budapest. This city has a long history, and with that comes many stories to tell. Let me be the voice of these ancient walls to tell you what they would say if they could talk.

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Tour description

THE BEST SMALL GROUP TOUR (max. 25 participants) TO COVER THE LEGENDS, HISTORY, AND MYTHS OF THE MEDIEVAL BUDA CASTLE.

Come with me to discover the most ancient and majestic part of Budapest, the medieval Buda Castle. We will journey through hundreds of years of history whilst taking in the breathtaking views of both the Buda and the Pest side.

Within these walls, you will find the Buda castle and the medieval town, both of which are Unesco World Heritage sites.

Legends of kings, tragedies of the past, secrets hidden beneath our feet. You will learn about Hungarian history through the most exciting stories of both buildings and people. You will have a chance to see the city through the eyes of a local, to immerse yourself in Hungarian folklore, and to explore parts of the castle that you might have never found otherwise.

The tour covers all the essential sights of the castle district, such as:

Royal Palace
Matthias Church
Fisherman’s Bastion
Vienna gate
Hilton Hotel
Holy Trinity Square
Prime Minister Offices
Best panorama spots of Buda and Pest
River Danube
Funicular
Labyrinth
Matthias fountain
Úri Street and its palaces
Sandor Palace: the official residence of the President
Residential area of the Castle District
Ruins of the church of Mary Magdalene
Parliament (views and information)
Saint Stephen's Basilica (views and information)

I will take you to the most amazing viewpoints of the city so you can take the best pictures possible and I will tell you some seriously fun facts that you are sure to never forget!
We will discuss the do’s and dont’s of Budapest and I will also provide some recommendations on what to do, eat or drink in this amazing city!
If you are interested in urban legends, myths, fun facts and all the stories that surround us, then this is the tour to book!

Meeting point: Bécsi kapu tér by the statue, look for the blue umbrella!
Come along, let’s stroll our way into the depths of hungarian history together!

I can’t wait to meet you there!
Kata

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Budapest, Bécsikapu tér 4, 1014 Hungary

The meeting point is at Bécsi kapu tér (you can get there by bus number 16) by the statue in front of the gate. Look for the blue umbrella!

Outside visit

Vienna Gate

The top of the gate to the medieval castle

Outside visit

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

Outside visit

Viewpoint over the hills of Buda

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).