Budapest at First Glance: Downtown Walk #225120
Highlights
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Interactive walking tour with a licensed guide
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See the Hungarian State Opera House and St Stephen's Basilica
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Take photos of the Chain Bridge and the magnificent Buda Castle
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Enjoy a leisurely walk on the Danube Promenade to the Little Prince statue
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Wander through Budapest Downtown to the Central Market Hall
Summary
Get a short overview of Pest downtown through an informative, interactive walking tour.
Tour info
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
15
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(18-99 years)
€19.00
Child:
(3-12 years)
€10.00
Youth:
(13-26 years)
€18.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Lázár utca, 16., Budapest, 1065, HU
Dropoff location
Fővám tér, in front of Central Market Hall, Budapest, 1056, HU
Why take this tour?
The tour starts in the shadow of the magnificent Hungarian State Opera House from where you’ll take a short walk to St Stephen’s Basilica. Admire the beautiful church while your guide gives you a great introduction to Hungary’s rich history through the story of the state founder king, St Stephen.
Pose with the Fat Policeman statue on the way to the Danube and at Chain Bridge enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage Panorama over the Buda Castle District with Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion.
Stroll on the lively Danube Promenade and be sure to capture pictures with the statue of the Little Prince at Vigado Square. You will follow your guide on the Promenade to the Innercity Parish Church and to the ruins of the old Roman fortress called Contra-Aquincum.
Head into the busy streets of Pest downtown and wonder at beautiful Art-Nouveau buildings along the way. Enter into one of the hidden local gardens and pass the famous Vaci shopping street on the route to the historical Great Market Hall. At the conclusion of the tour, your guide will explain the story of the market while you'll enjoy great panorama over Gellert Hill and Liberty Bridge.
What’s included?
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Licensed English speaking guide -
Entry fees to sights and museums
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Food or beverages
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Pick-up or drop-off
Things to know
Before you book
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Participants will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 2 hour
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Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
Before you go
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Tour goes in all weather so please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Redemption information
Please show up 10 minutes prior to tour time.
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Absolute Tours specializes in small-group and private walking, bike, e-bike tours and some themed tours, like alternative culture or communist history in Budapest. The tours run in English and as interactive participation of the guests encouraged, so we never use headphones.
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