DURATION: 2.5 hours
WHEN:
All year round
09:30, 15:00 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
15:00 - Sunday
Buda Castle District tour with hidden secrets!
The Buda castle district has many sights tied to some of the city's most important historical events. However, there are hidden secrets still to be told!
Inclusions: Private certified guide, hotel pick-up and transfer to the Castle District using public transport, entry fees to Matthias Church, coffee and cake
Exclusions: Entry fees to sights and museums except where noted, food and beverages except where noted, transport from the conclusion point to the hotel, gratuity/tip.
At your accommodation.
If your accomodation is not centrally located, the the meeting point will be at the Absolute Tour Centre - 1065 Budapest, Lázár utca 16 or at a previously agreed point.
Tour ends in the Buda Castle District near (Mátyás Templom) Matthias Church
Full Tour Description
Duration: 2,5 hours plus transport time from accomodation
A private guide will meet you at your centrally located accommodation and will lead you to the historical Buda Castle District area to begin your 2,5 hour tour, taking in the main sights and tiny medieval cobblestone streets. We will unveil past stories, tales and legends of secret and hidden areas that are often overlooked and give you a more in-depth view of the area and the historical events that have shaped it over centuries.
Our tour takes you back in time of how the Castle Hill was originally built and laid out. How the area was and has been used over the centuries by many different cultures and nations. We'll walk through these major historical points and learn how the castle district survived and helped its inhabitants defend and live through invasions and occupations for centuries. Learn the secrets of Castle Hill!
During this tour you will see the major sights including Royal Palace, Presidential Palace, Disz Square, Holy Trinity Square, Hess András Square and Fisherman's Bastion. We show you around inside the Matthias Church with its stories and legends.
We'll also take a break with coffee and cake in a cosy Café of the Castle District.
Important notice Please wear modest clothing (covering shoulders and thighs) when visiting our church. Male visitors are requested to enter with a bare head - unless this is against the rules of their religion.
Non-English tours
The default language of our tours is English, but this tour is also available in German and French for an additional fee of 30 EUR / tour (not per person). You can add this option during the booking process.
Important notice: please note, that we cannot guarantee a non-English guide if you book the tour within 72 hours. To make sure if your language is available, please contact us at reservations@absolutetours.com. If you book and the language option is not possible, we will refund you the 30 EUR.
Booking Terms, Conditions and Cancellation Points:
Participants will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 2 hours.
Please wear modest clothing (covering the shoulders and thighs) when visiting the church. Male visitors are requested to enter with a bare head - unless this is against the rules of their religion.
Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately.
We reserve the right to alter and change tour programs without prior notice due to construction, city closures for events, festivals and so on throughout the year.
Supplier not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. No show or non-participation on the tour will not be refunded.
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