Budapest: Kingdom of Many Nations 3-Hour Walking Tour Budapest: Kingdom of Many Nations Private Walking Tour

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ID: GYG50082-O-67878
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Country: Hungary

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Learn the history of Budapest on a 3-hour private walking tour of Castle Hill, and discover the oldest part of the city in the company of an historian guide. See Buda Castle and the surrounding district’s Baroque and Gothic architecture, and more.
Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour of Castle Hill and explore the monuments of Budapest’s oldest neighborhoods.

Wander down cobblestone streets to see Baroque and Gothic façades, and gaze at the imposing palace on the southern tip of Castle Hill as well as the colored roof of Matthias Church. Explore the seat of royal power, rebuilt, extended, burned down and rebuilt again before it got its current appearance after World War II.

Stroll past the Presidential Palace and National Dance Theatre to enter Castle Hill’s residential district, and learn how it was destroyed by the Hapsburg¬ troops that retook it from the Turks in 1686, and again when the Russians crushed the besieged troops of Nazi¬ Germany in 1945. Marvel at the decorated roof of Matthias Church, before a look at its amazing interior.

The remnants of a Medieval synagogue, and a monument to the last Turkish pasha to rule Buda bear witness to the area’s multi-ethnic past. Along the way, see numerous town palaces, including an 18th-century pharmacist’s house where you will get an insight into the extensive damage caused by the siege of Buda in the first months of 1945.

Visit a secret garden, and see 2 wooden hussars and a stone statue of a hussar who conquered Berlin. Hear about the mythical Turul bird, a genius baron and his amazing chess machine, and the reason why the bells of Catholic churches chime at Midday.

End your tour at Vienna Gate, and enjoy views to Obuda (Old Buda), where the Romans founded the city as “Aquincum.”

Highlights

  • Explore the Buda Castle complex with an historian guide
  • Marvel at the highly decorated roof and amazing interior of Matthias Church
  • See the remains of a Middle Age synagogue
  • Visit the home of an 18th-century pharmacist
  • Meander the narrow, cobblestone streets of Castle Hill
  • Learn about Turkish pashas and Renaissance kings

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The guides are all professors, doctoral students, historians, journalists, art critics, and published authors

Castle Tickets:
Adults: 2000 Ft
Students & Seniors: 1000Ft

Matthias Church Tickets:
Adults: 1500FT
Students & Seniors: 1000Ft

Fisherman Bastion Tickets:
Adults: 1000 Ft
Students & Seniors: 500Ft
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Masks are required while indoors
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.