Buda Castle Walk with Matthias Church Entry

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Small-group tour with maximum 10 participants
English speaking guide
Skip the line entry and guided tour in Matthias Church

Pick-up and drop-off
Food and drink
Gratuity (optional)

Overview

Get a historical overview of the Buda Castle District, walk through the small cobblestone streets and squares with a professional local guide. You'll get a feel for its medieval aspects from the first stone laid to the present day use. Your guide will lead you through the Castle area and its historical points, occupations and roles it played throughout the Hungarian history. We'll also show you around inside the Matthias Church and tell its stories and legends. Enjoy the magnificent view over the city from Fisherman’s Bastion. During this tour, you will see the major sights including Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace, Disz Square, Holy Trinity Square, Hess Andras Square, Buda Tower

Meeting points

The Holy Trinity Column is in the middle of the square. Your guide will wait for you in front of the column at the stairs.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Holy Trinity Column

The tour starts at the column and your guide will have a short introduction at the beginning of the tour

10 minutes
Fisherman's Bastion

Guests can enjoy the panorama from the Castle Hill over the city and the Danube, Parliament, Margaret Island

15 minutes
Statue of St Stephen

The guide will introduce the brief history of Hungary at the statue of the state founder St Stephen

5 minutes
Matthias Church

The tour will show you the historical church inside and your guide will give a detailed description.

30 minutes
Becsi Kapu Square

The guests can see one of the main gates of the Castle area

5 minutes
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

Guide will explain the story of the church from the middle ages

10 minutes
Arpad Toth Promenade (Setany)

Peaceful promenade offers a relaxed walk to Disz Square with beautiful view over the Taban district and Buda Hills

10 minutes
Disz Square (Pass By)

Of of the entrances of the Castle area
N/A

Learn about the story of the funicular and the Castle Tunnel

5 minutes
Sandor Palace

The guide will introduce the Hungarian Presidential Palace

5 minutes
Buda Castle

The Palace area is open and guests can enter the inner courtyard. Today the complex houses several museums.

10 minutes
Varhegy

The guest can marvel at the old cobble stoned streets along the Castle area.

5 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear modest clothing (covering the shoulders and thighs) when visiting the church. Male visitors are requested to enter with a bare head
Diplomatic receptions in the Castle District can alter the tour route any time of the year.
You will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 2 hours
Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
Please note that the Chain Bridge is under construction and closed for pedestrians until August 2023. Only public transport, taxis and bikes can travel through.

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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