Private Buda Castle District Walk with Entry to Matthias Church
Price
from 62 €
Duration
2,5 hours
⭐️ Highlights
Private walking tour with a licensed guide
Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the Buda Castle area
Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Matthias Church
Capture panoramic views from Fisherman's Bastion
Explore the Palace area and its courtyards
⏱️ Duration
2.5 hours
💶 Prices
Group of 1-2 people: 211 €
Group of 3 people: 80.5 € / person
Group of 4 people: 70 € / person
Over 5 people: 61.5 € / personn
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📍 Meeting Point
Castle District, Szentharomsag ter
🏁 End Point
Castle District, in the Palace area
✔️ Inclusions
Licensed English speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Matthias Church
Taste a local delicacy with coffee
❌ Exclusions
Pick-up or drop-off
📖 Know before you book
This tour involves two hours of continuous walking on cobblestone streets, stairs, and slippery surfaces, making it unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
The tour runs in all weather, so please dress appropriately
Please dress modestly when visiting the church
Diplomatic receptions in the Castle District can alter the tour route at any time of the year
📋 Tour details
Get a historical overview of the Buda Castle District as you stroll through its charming cobblestone streets and squares with a professional local guide. Experience its medieval aspects, from the first stones laid to its present-day use. Your guide will lead you through the civic town of the Castle District, with stops at the National Archive, Vienna Gate, and Buda Tower.
Take in breathtaking views and capture stunning photos of the Parliament, Margaret Island, and the Danube from Fisherman's Bastion, one of the highlights of the Castle District.
Your guide will take you inside Matthias Church to share its stories, legends, and notable coronation events. Discover why the Ottomans converted it into Buda's main mosque and who was the last Hungarian king. Explore the upper gallery's small exhibition and peek out from the royal balcony.
You’ll walk along the medieval city walls' promenade, offering views over the slopes of the Buda Hills. Pass by the residences of the prime minister and the president of Hungary, the Sandor Palace.
From the terrace of the Habsburg Gate, admire the 19th-century wooden funicular as it descends to the Chain Bridge and the statue of the Turul, the legendary mythical bird of the Hungarians. Your guide will walk with you to the Savoy Terrace in front of the Royal Palace and the palace courtyards. The Matthias Fountain tells stories and legends about the Renaissance king, who visited his country in disguise to bring justice to the people. The tour concludes in the Palace area.
📍 Itinerary
Holy Trinity Square
Fisherman's Bastion
Matthias Church interior visit
Old Civic town
Mary Magdalene Church
Castle Wall Promenade
Disz Square
Presidential Palace
Funicular
Habsburg Gate
Royal Palace Terrace
Matthias Fountain
Palace Courtyard