• Batthyany Square - Ensure you are at the correct meeting location. The meeting point is at the Batthyanyi ter metro exit. A fully licensed local tour guide, who is a native of Budapest, will greet you at the metro exit in the park and introduce the itinerary for the Budapest Castle District tour, one of the city’s most historically significant landmarks. The Buda Castle District includes the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Maria Magdalena Church Tower, and other notable buildings, urban public art mini monuments, lookout terraces, and an underground cave system.
• Matthias Church - Discover 800 years of history in an area that has witnessed numerous wars and occupations, with detailed commentary from your guide. Learn about the daily lives of the German, Jewish, and Hungarian populations in the district. Please note, the tour does not enter the church.
• Fisherman’s Bastion - Discover the connection between Walt Disney and the Fisherman’s Bastion, understand the differences between crosses with one, two, or three strips, and learn how to enjoy a free view from Castle Hill.
• Medieval Jewish Prayer House - Explore the Medieval Jewish Prayer House and the stunning baroque residential buildings surrounding it.
• National Archives of Hungary - Witness the extensive destruction from WWII and learn about the location of the Nazi stronghold. Discover where affluent Hungarians reside and the Muslim pilgrimage site for Gül Baba, the Ottoman Turkish monk and soldier.
• Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - Explore the life beneath Castle Hill, its labyrinths, and its defensive role over the centuries. See Budapest’s most amusing public statues and learn about the womanizing light cavalry fighters known as “huszar.”
• Buda Castle - View the grand building that once served as the residence of Hungarian kings, rebuilt multiple times due to war damage. Learn about the mythical bird of the Hungarians, see the locations of the president and prime minister’s offices, and much more.
• Prince Eugene of Savoy’s Equestrian Statue - Enjoy the stunning panorama of the Pest side of the River Danube from the terrace. If fortunate, test your knowledge with challenging questions about the major Castle Hill landmarks and Hungarian life. The tour concludes with practical information and time to address any remaining questions.

• Booking fee directed towards administration
• Booking fee does not contribute to guide’s earnings

• tips to your tour guide
• Our guides depend entirely on your donations at the end of the tour.The amount is at your choice.

Experience the enchantment of Buda Castle Hill with our exclusive tour. Say goodbye to the hassle of finding your way through numerous attractions and searching for the perfect photo opportunities – our detailed itinerary ensures you make the most of your time without missing any highlights.

This is a group tour that requires at least 4 participants to proceed. If the minimum number is not met, a full refund will be provided.

Please note: Groups of 8 or more must contact us at least 24 hours in advance and are required to pay a minimum fee of 8 €/person to the tour guide, regardless of whether they book as a group or individually.

• Please consider your health and ability to complete a 10 minute uphill walk.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.