Downtown Budapest with a Historian

Tour Details


Rates: 43 Euro/person

Duration: 3 hrs

Group size: maximum 10 participants

What's included: an entrance ticket to the St. Stephan's Basilica

Meeting point: in front of Kempinski Hotel, facing the Ferris wheel (1052, Budapest, Erzsébet tér) (see on map)

What Can you Expect?


Set out to visit the downtown of Budapest on the east bank of the Danube River. Pest is the younger part of Budapest that - being the fastest growing city in the last decades of the 19th century - is today the bustling metropolis of Hungary, making it the absolute center of education, politics, nightlife - and sights to see!


Essential introuduction to Pest-Buda on the Pest side of the things

First time in Budapest? This is the perfect walking tour for you! Visit all of Budapest’s most famous sights and hear the secret stories that make the past come to life! Learn about the origins and influence of the Pest side on the eastern banks of the Danube River. Come with us to learn about how is it to live in Pest for the young, for the old, for the foreigners while you marvel at the city which we (we know we're biased) believe to be one of the (if not THE) most beautiful city in the world...


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Highlights of the Downtown Budapest with a Historian Tour

If you only have half a day in Budapest, do come with us for this 3-hour tour that will show you the essence of the larger side of our capital, Pest. From residential to governmental buildings tell about their history of over 150 years through which Budapest went through amazing and aslo, dark periods to arrive to be a friendly, approachable. Let us help the buildings, people - and the city speak to you through us!


  • Explore St. Stephen’s Basilica from the inside (entry ticket included)
  • Danube Promenade and Chain Bridge and enjoy the panoramic views of Buda Castle.
  • Take a peek at the commercial center of the city at Váci street and on the Fashion Square
  • Marvel at the extraordinary Parliament
  • Learn about the significance of the Shoes on the Danube memorial
  • Enjoy a walk through Liberty Square and 20th century Hungarian history
  • Walk the beautiful Andrássy Avenue and see the Hungarian Opera House
  • Ride the oldest underground in Europe: the Millenium Underground
  • Hero’s Square and learn about Hungary's most influential historical figures
  • Take a stroll in the green heart of Budapest in the City Park and explore Vajdahunyad Castle
  • Check out a Pest apartment house/courtyard from inside
  • Take in the panoramic views of the Gellért & Castle Hills
  • A contemporary account of living of Budapest in an honest, unbiased way from expert locals

 

At the beginning of every tour we discuss with our guests what they have seen and would like to see. With us no 2 tours are the same.


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 "The best part of this tour for me was the insights that Daniel was able and willing to share. While it was a history tour, Daniel's knowledge about his country far exceeded any simple history and the ability to meet and speak with a Hungarian made the tour so much better."

Eileen

New York

"Nandor is the guy to ask about everything and I am sure he will have a story for it! We had a great tour, he walked us through Buda Castle and told many interesting things about Hungarian history and culture. We even didn’t notice that it has been for more than 3 hours. Highly recommended!"

Asa

Houston, Texas
 "Barika was my guide - and we instantly bonded! We had a great time on our tour, sharing personal stories, but also immersing ourselves in the deep history of the Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, and hidden secret surprises that I can't reveal. We also had the opportunity to stop for a delicious refreshment and relax in the sun."

Madelaine

Paris

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