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Historic Budapest Free Tour

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This Historic Budapest Free Tour will take you through the southern part of the Austro-Hungarian capital while you learn about the most important events during the 19th and 20th centuries.

This Historic Budapest Free Tour will take you through the southern part of the Austro-Hungarian capital while you learn about the most important events during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Historic Budapest Free Tour

We'll meet at the time of your choice or at the indicated time at Mádach Imre Tér square. From this point, we'll start our tour of historic Budapest.

The tour will start by walking up to St. Stephen's Basilica to learn about the history of this beautiful neoclassical church and enjoy its imposing twin towers.

We'll pass in front of famous locations such as Freedom Square, the statue of officer Harry Hill Bandholtz and a Cold War bunker to learn more about the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the role of Budapest during the war conflicts of the Contemporary Age.

We'll then stroll along the banks of the Danube River, to admire the Chain Bridge, the Shoe Monument, and a breathtaking view of the Buda Castle. We'll also see some highlights of the Budapest Parliament. If you look closely you'll see the shrapnel marks on its façade from the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

The next stop will be at Kiskörút, the oldest boulevard in the city, and then we'll stop in front of a small fragment of the medieval wall where we'll see the damage caused by the great flood of 1838.

Our last stop will be in front of the Hungarian National Museum. On its steps, you'll find a plaque in honor of Sándor Petőfi. Here we'll end our tour after a 2.5 hour walk.

Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you are a larger group, you can book our private tour of Budapest.

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Price

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Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking guide

Not included

Tips

Tram ticket: 350 Ft (US$ 0.90) per person

When to book?

You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.

Provider

Budapesttours Show more

  • Budapesttours

    Corporate name: Arques González Antonio

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Pets

Permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Where does the activity end?

Mádach Imre Tér Square

Museo Nacional Húngaro.

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Where does the activity end?

Museo Nacional Húngaro.

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