Budapest Must-Sees Private Tour with Professional Local Guide
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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Duration
8 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English
Other
Vegetarian, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Discover Budapest's iconic sites with a private guide on this 8-hour tour. From tasting Hungarian delicacies to exploring hidden gems, enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to you.
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
10 meals
Experience Details
Explore over 13 must-see sites on this private 8-hour tour.
Learn about the history of historic places, see all must-see sites and spend some time exploring off the beaten path, narrow streets and cozy nooks.
Visit remarkable landmarks and taste Hungarian food and wine at a local market.
● Get a customized itinerary with a map and recommendations
● Private local guide will make it a memorable experience for you
● Taste traditional Hungarian food and wine
● Take in the views of bas-reliefs, sculptures, stucco, openwork ornament, columns, balconies, arched window openings and elegant domes of Vajdahunyad Castle
● Take a picture with Hungarian State Opera House, which is considered one of the most beautiful structures in the world
● See the Great Synagogue, built in the Byzantine style with some oriental elements
● Check out the Fishing Bastion, an architectural ensemble of white stone with seven towers, which symbolize the seven Hungarian tribes.
● Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
What You Get
Multiple start times available
Must see and off the beaten path
Public transportation tickets
Gratuities
Good To Know
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
1
Heroes' Square
Explore over 13 must-see sites on this private 8-hour tour. You will get a customized itinerary with a map and recommendations.
The square is located on the central avenue Andrashi. There are two art museums in Budapest, as well as the Millennium Monument of the beginning of the Hungarian state - a 36-meter column crowned with a statue of the Archangel Gabriel. Previously, sculptures of rulers from the Habsburg dynasty stood on the square, which under the communist government were replaced by statues of Hungarian kings.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2
Szechenyi Baths and Pool
A large swimming complex in Europe, opened in 1913. Treatment water enters the pools from a depth of more than 1200 meters from a hot well and several small cold wells. In addition to swimming in healing water, the complex in Secheni provides a number of additional services: sauna, water gymnastics, gym, wellness and so on.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3
Vajdahunyad Castle
Originally created from wood for the celebration in honor of the millennium of the Hungarians gaining their homeland, the castle was so admired by people that it was later built of stone. Vajdahunyad is located in Varosliget Park and many tourists walking here think that this is an ancient fortification where Hungarian kings lived.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4
Andrassy Avenue
The avenue is the central street of the Hungarian capital and is considered one of the most beautiful European avenues. Locals and tourists call it the "Champs Elysees of Budapest." Many attractions are concentrated here: the Hungarian Opera, memorial museums of Hungarian composers, the State Puppet Theater and others. Andrashi Avenue in 2002 was included in the UNESCO heritage list.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5
Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz
The famous Budapest Opera, almost the twin sister of the Vienna Opera. Both theaters were cultural centers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the Habsburg. The theater was opened in 1884, the premiere performance was attended by Emperor Franz Joseph, who was struck by the interior of the halls. The first years of the opera were led by composer Ferenc Erkel, later he was replaced by the famous Gustav Mahler.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6
Szent Istvan Bazilika
The largest Catholic church in Budapest is 96 meters high. This monumental cathedral was built for several decades, and only in 1905 it was consecrated. The basilica was erected in the neo-Gothic style - a large dome hall, two symmetrical bell towers on the sides and a large arched central entrance, decorated with inscriptions and columns. Inside are the relics of St. Istvan revered by all Hungarians.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7
Szabadsag ter
The square was formed as a space in 1897. The most visited place on Freedom Square is the monument to the Soviet soldiers- Szovjet hősi emlékmű, a monument to the soldiers of the Soviet army who fell during the liberation of Budapest from fascism, located in the northern part of the square.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8
Hungarian Parliament Building
Parliament is a real architectural masterpiece that adorns the right coast of the Danube, the universally recognized calling card of the capital. The structure was built in the neo-Gothic style, its facade is decorated with numerous arches, towers, "flying" spans.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
9
Szechenyi Lanchid
Suspension bridge over the Danube River, connecting two parts of the city. It was designed by the English architect W.T. Clark in 1849. After World War II, the bridge was restored with donations from citizens. The length of the structure is 380 meters, the width is 14.8 meters.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
One of the largest Jewish temples in Europe is located in the Jewish quarter of Budapest. The synagogue area is 1200 m ², capacity - up to 3 thousand people.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
11
Matthias Church
Officially, the temple has the name of the Virgin Mary, but the inhabitants of the capital name it in honor of the Hungarian king Matthias Corvinus. For Budapest, the architecture of the temple is quite unusual, since Gothic elements prevail in it.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
12
Fisherman's Bastion
The building is located in the old city district of Var on Fortress Hill. Until 1905, the fishing market was located on this site. The construction of the bastion was planned to coincide with the celebration of the millennium of the Hungarian state in 1897, but the work was completed only a few years later.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
13
Central Market Hall
Shopping arcades on Fovam Square, where you can find original Hungarian souvenirs or typical national products. The market building is decorated with a colored ceramic roof. The place was restored in the 1990s, after numerous damage during the war. Quickly enough, the market gained popularity with tourists who go here for memorable purchases and fresh food.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup PointSelect a pickup point
Pickup Details
Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.
Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental
You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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