Buda Castle Walk with Entry to Matthias Church

⭐️ Highlights

• Small-group walking tour with a licensed guide

• Walk through the historic civic town

• Enjoy the panoramic views from Fisherman’s Bastion

• Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Matthias Church

• See the Funicular and the Presidential Palace

• Discover the Royal Palace area and its courtyards

• Take in the panoramic views to Gellert Hill and the Citadel

⏱️ Duration

2 hours

💶 Prices

Adult: 61 € 

Student with ID: 52 € 

Child: 34 €

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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

❌ Exclusions

Pick-up or drop-off

📖 Know before you book

Expect 2 hours walking covering about 4 km / 2.5 miles with stairs and cobble stones 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. Learn about its historical significance, occupations, and roles throughout Hungarian history.

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 the breathtaking view over the city, including the Parliament, Margaret Island, the Danube, and more, from Fisherman’s Bastion.

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. 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 Buda Hills, and visit the Palace area and its courtyards. Pass by the residences of the prime minister and the president of Hungary, and see the operating wooden funicular leading downhill to the Chain Bridge.