Budapest Cave Walk #109579

Highlights

  • Small group tour with an expert caving guide

  • Explore Budapest's natural cave system and learn the geological history of the region

  • Visit to 2 caves: Szemlőhegyi and Pál-völgyi Caves

  • Explorer's routes where no other tour goes

Summary

Explore 2 amazing caves in the Budapest Hills with our professional English speaking guides who are all qualified members of the Hungarian Caving Association. Follow unique routes for between 2.5 - 3 hours in an intimate group of less than 10 people.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
15
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-99 years)
€48.00
Youth: (5-26 years)
€46.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Szemlő-hegyi Cave, Budapest, 1025, HU

Dropoff location

Pál-völgyi Caves, Szépvölgyi str 162, Budapest, 1025, HU

Why take this tour?

Many people know that Hungary is a country blessed with an abundance of thermal springs. But few people are aware, that these same medicinal waters have carved a deep and intricate cave system under the city over the course of millions of years.

In Budapest there are two main caves with public access and both nestle within the beautiful Buda Hills. Your professional English speaking guides (who are all members of the Hungarian Caving Association) will take you hiking on routes unique to this tour, walking along comfortable concrete walkways and stairs.

You start with a visit to Szemlő-hegyi Cave known as "the under ground flower garden of Budapest", a tribute to the spectacular formations of pisolite and gypsum crystals. The mineral laden waters have created forms such as "popcorn", "pea stones" and "cauliflowers", with these covering the walls and made even more beautiful by the illuminations. Because the caves enjoy a steady temperature of 12 degrees Celsius, with dust and allergen free air, along with 100% humidity, at it lowest level there is a respiratory sanatorium.

From here you take a pleasant walk (about 1km) to the next site, Pál-völgyi Cave. It's the longest cave system in Hungary at around 31 km and is known for its lofty passageways and great level differences. Audiophiles take note as you will experience the famous Theatre Hall, renowned as an echo chamber with its impressive acoustics. The tour concludes with a peek at the quarry from one of the caves many hidden exits.

What’s included?

  • Professional English speaking expert caving guide for the tour

  • Caving entry fee to 2 caves

  • Pick-up and drop-off

  • No food or drink is included but available

Things to know

Before you book

  • This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5 years and 115 cm

  • The temperature in the caves remains at a constant 12 °C (54 °F) all year, so guests should wear warm casual clothes. The caves are dry during the year

  • Wearing comfortable hiking or closed-toe sport shoes are recommended, flip flops, high heels are not suitable for the tour

  • You must be able to walk up and down several flights of steep stairs without difficulty

  • You must sign a waiver form to participate on this tour. (Parents/guardians must sign liability and waiver forms for any participants under the age of 18 years.)

  • Please note that this is a small-group English speaking expert guided tour with special routes and assistance in both caves. The caves are also open to the public and organize regular visits in Hungarian

Before you go

  • The temperature in the caves remains at a constant 12 °C (54 °F) all year, so guests should wear warm casual clothes. The caves are dry during the year

  • Wearing comfortable hiking or closed-toe sport shoes are recommended, flip flops, high heels are not suitable for the tour

  • You must sign a waiver form to participate on this tour. (Parents/guardians must sign liability and waiver forms for any participants under the age of 18 years.)

Cancellation Policy

    As this is a special experience we apply unique cancellation conditions. Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund. Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Please show up 15 minutes prior to tour time.
    The temperature in the caves remains at a constant 12 °C (54 °F) all year, so please wear warm casual clothes. The caves are dry during the year. Wearing comfortable hiking or closed-toe sport shoes needed, flip flops, high heels are not suitable on this tour.
    You must be able to walk up and down several flights of steep stairs without difficulty.
    Organizer is not responsible for any accidents. We require our guests to sign a waiver form to participate on this tour.
    Refreshments are not included but available.


    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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