Why choose this tour ?
This walking tour covers all the major historical sites and attractions of Budapest. Explore and gain a historical understanding which covers 50 points of historical interest. The tour will give you the chance to view, explore, and gain a historical and cultural understanding of the country. The tour covers 50 points of interest. The tour gives an introduction to the arrival of the first Magyar tribes, the Ottomans, the Hapsburg Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, WW1, WW2, The Soviet Occupation, and life in current-day Hungary. Complete with recommendations for the best bars, restaurants, spas, and cultural spots in the city. You can tip the guides as little or much as you wish depending on the experience. There is a booking fee payable to trip adviser. Our tours are fast-moving and our guides are professional historians. We also keep our tour groups small, below 25 people, to allow you to hear and see the guide easily and to have plenty of time to ask questions.
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What makes Budapest Historical Sightseeing - Free Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Meet the your guide at 12 Kalvin ter. Our guides are dressed in yellow. The square is French Protestant Reformer John Calvin. the area has places to sit and shelter from the elements.
Stand in the gardens of the National Museum: -See the statue of the mythical turul bird. -Learn about the museum, its collections, and its founder. -Hear about the 1948 uprising. -Discover the secrets of the notorious viii district, once home to grand palaces.
Stand in the courtyard of Miklós Ybl's unique creation of mixing many styles: Byzantine, Gothic, Moorish, Renaissance, and Romantic elements, all make up the glory of this fading palace.
Pass by this grand building in a French Empire style. Elegant both inside and out, the Astoria Budapest, with its cosmopolitan atmosphere, attracted numerous international stars and cinematic productions, inculding the Josephine Baker Story, directoed by Brian Gibson.
See the largest Synagogue of the continent!
-See the miniature statue of the founder of the Zionist movement Theodor Herzl. -Hear about Kolodko miniature art works.
The tour travels through the Jewish quarter and allows participants to learn about the history of the district. From the home to a vibrant Jewish community to a ghetto in the Second World War, in more recent years it has become home to artists and students to bustling tourist areas, filled with independent shops, designers, and bars.
Stop by the statue of Princess Sissi holding her beautiful parasol, and learn how she was not only a stunning and fashionable beauty but a clever diplomat.
See the Budapest eye, learn about the history of the square and the location of some of Budapest coolest bars and nightlife.
Stand outside this wonderful building and learn why it is named after Hungary's first king!
Spend some time at the Szabadság tér/Liberty Square and see the communist memorial!
The 50000 m2 palace is the largest privately owned historic landmark in Budapest
Find out why Regan is walking away from the parliament looking so happy, and also discover why Bush (statue) is stood waiting for hi.
Stand outside of the building and let yourself be amazed by the outside of the electric/neo-gothic historical building and by the beautiful view of the Danube! Learn about the other buildings of importance on the square including the chocolate museum, the former ministry of Justice, and the agricultural museum.
See the castle and fishermans Baiston, from the Pest side of the river. Learn about the areas history. See St Maytas church with its stunning colored tiled roof and the Hungarian National Palace from afar on the Pest side of the river. See St Margits Island the Gellert Hill from afar on the Pest side and discover their history.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers whom are unable to walk 3 miles.
- We suggets bringing water to drink and sunscreen, umbrellas or warm jackets depending on the weather.
- The tour is best enjoyed by adults and children over the age of 12 years. Younger children are welcome.
- Dogs are not permitted on this tour. However guide dogs are permitted the owner must carry the dogs offical papers with them.
- Metro and bus to Kalvin ter have wheelchair access.
- Please inform us in advance if you need wheelchair access, the guide needs to make 2 slight adjustments to their route to accommodate you.
- We do not offer a hearing induction loop.
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Included with Your Ticket
- In-person guide
- Cost of using a public toilet. 100huf to 500huf
- Tips for the guides.
- Guides are not able to carry guest luggage or equipment
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Perfect European Tours - Budapest FREE Walking Tours..
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Budapest.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 887 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
The tour is in English as advertised. Look for our guides holding yellow umbrellas with our logo on, outside OTP bank, 12-13 Kalvin ter. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Budapest,+K%C3%A1lvin+t%C3%A9r+12,+1085/@47.4899583,19.0622974,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4741dc5b1be5a9ef:0x9a67a5d78e714d45!8m2!3d47.4899583!4d19.0622974!16s%2Fg%2F11csm3s85t?entry=ttu Use Kalvin ter metro/underpass exit b. All metro/underpass staircases have orange letters on them. Please arrive for your tour on time. If you are more than 10 mins late, it will not be possible for you to join the tour. Dress for the weather 43oc in summer to -25oc in winter. Our number is 0036703405060 You pay only a booking fee to the agent, guides welcome tips in any hard currency.
