Budapest Grand Walk

Overview

There is much to love about Budapest beyond the cafés, spas and the ruin bars. It is encouraged that all travelers to Budapest devote plenty of time to exploring life in the maze of inner city streets, the elegant late-19th/early-20th century villas on the grand boulevards, the bridges connecting Buda and Pest, and the beautiful Danube promenade which cuts through the center of town. This 4-hour guided walking tour of the city shows you the best of Budapest.

Itinerary

1. Tasting Table Budapest

   Meet your guide at this wine cellar in the Palace district , and start the tour with an aperitif!

   · 15 min

2. Musée national hongrois

   Walking is the best way to explore Budapest, and the only way to truly discover the details hidden among the city’s streets. This 4-hour grand walking tour, led by an experienced local guide, visits a mix of many of the city’s major sights and lesser-known ones which should not be missed. Focusing on the history of the city and the country, this tour covers a large area of the city, squeezing in many places of interest. In this neighborhood you will see some stunning buildings (many of which have seen better days) including the Hungarian National Radio Building (which was an important site during the 1956 Revolution) and the National Museum.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Opéra d'État hongrois

   We'll pass by the Hungarian State Opera House, a neo-Renaissance building on Andrássy út, designed by Miklós Ybl.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Grande synagogue de Budapest

   Then briefly check out the neighboring Jewish District, and see the Grand Synagogue (Europe’s largest), the Gozsdu udvar complex, and bustling Király utca.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Parlement

   We'll admire the neo-Gothic Parliament building, which dominates the Danube bank.

   · Non-stop passage

6. Basilique Saint-Étienne de Pest

   This Catholic basilica is named in honor of Stephen, the first King of Hungary, whose mummified right hand is housed in the church.

   · 15 min

7. Place des Héros

   Hop on continental Europe’s oldest metro line and also stop for a coffee break at a favorite local café. Budapest has layers of history, and this tour will reveal them through the telling of the stories of the buildings and streets, as well as the important players in Hungarian history from kings, dictators, and freedom fighters to architects, writers, and politicians.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Széchenyi Lánchíd

   Our tour ends near the Chain Bridge (on the Pest side). Cross the bridge to continue your own exploration of the Buda Castle.

   · Non-stop passage

9. Gozsdu Udvar

   We'll pass through this complex of seven buildings, and their connected courtyards, in the 7th district. The lively courtyards are full of shops and restaurants.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Chaussures sur le Danube

    In addition to seeing grand public spaces, you’ll see monuments including the heartbreaking Shoes on the Danube Holocaust memorial and the Soviet Monument. You’ll also learn why there is memorial to characters such as a US major, and Ronald Reagan.

    · Non-stop passage

11. Académie hongroise des sciences

    The Hungarian Academy of Sciences is housed in an elegant neoclassical palace, built in 1865.

    · Non-stop passage

12. Bourse de Budapest

    "Liberty" Square is flanked by many beautiful buildings, including the former stock exchange.

    · Non-stop passage

13. Pont de la Liberté

    Budapest's bridges, linking Buda and Pest, are vital to the city scape, and daily life.

    · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

Please arrive 10 minutes early so the tour can begin on time. If you'll be late call +36 1 701 1886 so we can notify your guide. Dress according to the weather, and wear comfortable shoes! Contact us at hello@tastehungary.com with any questions!

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is a shared small-group tour (2 - 8 guests). For booking larger groups please choose the 'Group Tour' option when booking
• If you would like a private tour for just your group (which can be customized), please choose the 'Private Tour' option when booking. If you have a preferred neighborhood or theme, please advise local supplier
• 4-hour tour (if you have somewhere else to be afterwards, please let your guide know at the beginning of the tour as it can stretch on for more than four hours if you are not in a rush)
• A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended
• Minimum numbers of 2 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 8 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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