Total Budapest Discovery Tour
Budapest, Hungary
From USD 116.79
Office phone number: +36 30 714 2551
Total Budapest Discovery Tour
Budapest, Hungary
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Join us for a full day tour that whisks you around Budapest’s big cultural hitters with some hidden gems and delicious local bites thrown in for good measure. Enjoy the best views of the iconic Parliament building, explore Buda Castle, savour a delicious lunch with us and go off the beaten path to explore some of the city’s lesser known but equally impressive neighbourhoods. What more could you want from a sightseeing tour?
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Highlights
- Discover the secrets behind Budapest’s most iconic landmarks
- Enjoy a traditional Hungarian bistro lunch at one of the locals' favourite spots and try a classic national dish such as chicken paprika or goulash soup
- Soak up the city’s most incredible views of the waterfront and the Parliament building from the top of Castle Hill
- Stroll around Hero’s Square and flood your Instagram feed with stunning images of Budapest’s most famous monuments
- Soak up the atmosphere of a much-loved mid-19th century local pastry shop
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- The tour fully takes place in an area that is under the protection of UNESCO, which promotes local culture and history.
- Part of your tour fee includes admission to Matthias Church and St. Stephens Basilica, which also helps preserve local culture.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 6.5 hours
- Meeting point:
Inside the Széll Kálmán tér Metro Station (Metro line 2, red line) at the top of the escalator
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- Starting time: 9.30 AM
- Ending point:
Művész Kávéház (Artist Cafe); Budapest, Andrássy út 29, 1061
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, one local snack, entry fee to Matthias Church, public transport tickets, lunch, coffee and a slice of cake.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Budapest is a historian’s dream — from the Celts and the Romans to the Mongols and the Habsburgs, this beautiful city on the banks of the Danube has seen it all. This fabulous tour is a mix of one of our most popular tours, the Buda Castle Explorer, plus we're throwing in lunch and even more historic gems in the afternoon, allowing you to explore the city's top highlights all in one day!
Your Budapest adventure begins with a short ride via public transport to the grand entrance gate of the Castle District. Together we’ll pass by some of the city’s most stunning historical buildings, which appear at first glance to be silent and sleepy, but your guide will bring them to life for you with scintillating stories of the goings on behind the historic walls.
Next up, we will pass by the oldest confectionery shop in the city and admire its colourful creations before paying a visit to the first private art gallery to emerge in Hungary.
We'll then admire the breathtaking views from atop the hill, before ambling back to the residential part of the Castle District... where we have a surprising discovery for you! Then we’ll have a look around the exquisite Matthias Church, one of the prettiest buildings in the city.
Next, we’ll hop back on the public bus and make our way to the ‘Pest’ side, which makes up part of the inner city. Here we’ll pass by Saint Stephen's Cathedral and the lively pedestrian streets around it.
This will be followed by lunch in the heart of the downtown area in a bistro beloved by locals, right by the Basilica. Over lunch, we’ll have a chance to get to know one another better and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask your guide any questions you may have about the city. The menu changes depending on the season and what’s available that day, but there are always traditional dishes on the menu.
Having visited the gorgeous St. Stephens Basilica, we’re off to discover the oldest electrified underground line of the European mainland, dating all the way back to 1896, before arriving at the famous Heroes’ Square, which is full of iconic monuments for you to swoon over. Here we will stop to talk about the city’s more contemporary history. We’ll also take a look at the City Park before heading back to the inner city.
Arriving back at Andrássy Avenue, we’ll take the old metro line up to the Opera House where a coffee and a slice of delicious local cake awaits you in an old, authentic café.
Your tour ends here but before you go, don’t forget to tap up your local guide for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay in beguiling Budapest.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, one local snack, entry fee to Matthias Church, public transport tickets, lunch, coffee and a slice of cake.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Standard dress, comfortable walking shoes.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@budapesturbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +36 30 714 2551
Email address: info@budapesturbanadventures.com
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