Art Nouveau Tour in Budapest: 3-Hour Private Tour
ID: GYG29465-35512
Category:
Country: Hungary
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Take a personalized tour that travels back in time to the heyday of Pest in the late 1890s and early 20th century. Enjoy the exploration of the Art Nouveau buildings and visit some hidden treasures.
Enjoy a 3-hour tour of Budapest that explores the Art Nouveau movement and how it affected the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Whether you are interested in architecture, a history buff, or just looking to learn about Budapest in a unique way, this tour has a little bit of something for everyone.
On this tour, learn why the facade of most late 19th-century buildings are so decorative and find out why there are no skyscrapers in Budapest. Discover why Art Nouveau is called Secession (szecesszió) in Hungarian, and how Hungarian folk motifs were built into the Art Nouveau designs.
Hear about the ways in which Art Nouveau revolutionized architecture, what beehives symbolize on Budapest's public buildings, and hear fascinating tales about the architects behind these buildings.
Highlights
- Discover the great historic decades of Budapest
- Learn why Art Nouveau was so important in Budapest and how it affected the city
- Gain a greater understanding of Hungarian and Budapest history and culture
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Notebooks
- Pens
- Printed material
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drink
- Transportation
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
