Guided tours in Budapest
In a nutshell
The historic castle district on the hill, with Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion terraces and views across the river to Pest.
Rating & popularity
#4 of 7
in our Budapest guide
Visit duration
2 h 30 min
Usually no booking needed
Tourist load through the year
Best months: Apr
The historic castle district on the hill, with Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion terraces and views across the river to Pest.
The Fisherman's Bastion is free outside the upper terrace hours. Go early to avoid the tour groups.
A guided walk of the castle district, ideally combined with a tour of the old Pest side.
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Buda Castle's official and best tour. Feel the city with a local professional guide. Our tour shows you all the incredible landmarks of Castle District, including Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, and the Royal Palace. You can enjoy amazing views of the river Danube, Buda Hills, and the city landscape. Buda Castle is waiting for you!
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A guided walk of the castle district, ideally combined with a tour of the old Pest side.
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