• Hungarian National Museum - Explore the gardens of the National Museum:

  • Admire the statue of the mythical Turul bird.
  • Discover the museum, its collections, and its founder.
  • Learn about the 1948 uprising.
  • Uncover the secrets of the notorious VIII district, once home to grand palaces.

• Kalvin Square - Meet the guide at 12 Kálvin tér. Our guides are easily recognizable in yellow attire. The square is named after French Protestant Reformer John Calvin. The area offers seating and shelter from the weather.

• Unger’s House - Stand in the courtyard of Miklós Ybl’s unique creation, blending Byzantine, Gothic, Moorish, Renaissance, and Romantic elements, showcasing the splendor of this fading palace.

• Elizabeth Square - View the Budapest Eye, and learn about the history of the square and the location of some of Budapest’s coolest bars and nightlife.

• Danubius Hotel Astoria - Pass by this grand building in a French Empire style. Elegant both inside and out, the Astoria Budapest, with its cosmopolitan atmosphere, attracted numerous international stars and cinematic productions, including the Josephine Baker Story, directed by Brian Gibson.

• Jewish Quarter - The tour travels through the Jewish Quarter, allowing participants to learn about the district’s history. From being home to a vibrant Jewish community to a ghetto during the Second World War, it has recently become a hub for artists and students, bustling with independent shops, designers, and bars.

• St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent István Bazilika) - Stand outside this magnificent building and learn why it is named after Hungary’s first king!

• Szabadság tér - Spend some time at Szabadság tér/Liberty Square and see the communist memorial!

• Stock Exchange Palace - The 50,000 m² palace is the largest privately owned historic landmark in Budapest.

• Ronald Reagan Statue - Discover why Reagan is depicted walking away from the parliament with a smile, and also learn why the Bush statue is standing, waiting for him.

• Hungarian Parliament Building - Stand outside this electric/neo-gothic historical building and be amazed by its architecture and the beautiful view of the Danube!

  Learn about other important buildings on the square, including the chocolate museum, the former Ministry of Justice, and the agricultural museum.

• Fisherman’s Bastion - View the castle and Fisherman’s Bastion from the Pest side of the river. Learn about the area’s history. See St. Matthias Church with its stunning colored tiled roof and the Hungarian National Palace from afar on the Pest side of the river.

  See St. Margaret’s Island and Gellért Hill from afar on the Pest side and discover their history.

• Széchenyi Lánchíd - See the Chain Bridge, and learn about its history and reconstruction.

• Shoes on the Danube Bank - Witness this incredibly simple and haunting monument of 60 pairs of shoes dedicated to the Holocaust victims who were lined up and shot on the banks.

• In-person guide

• Tea and coffee
• Cost of using a public toilet. 100huf to 500huf
• Tips for the guides.
• Guides are not able to carry guest luggage or equipment

This walking tour encompasses all the key historical sites and attractions in Budapest. Discover and gain a historical insight into 50 significant points of interest.

The tour offers an opportunity to view, explore, and understand the historical and cultural aspects of the country. It covers 50 points of interest and provides an introduction to the arrival of the first Magyar tribes, the Ottomans, the Hapsburg Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, WW1, WW2, the Soviet Occupation, and life in modern-day Hungary. It also includes recommendations for the best bars, restaurants, spas, and cultural spots in the city.

Participants can tip the guides as they see fit based on their experience. A booking fee is payable to TripAdvisor.

These tours are fast-paced, led by professional historians, and maintain small group sizes, under 25 people, to ensure participants can easily hear and see the guide and have ample time to ask questions.

• Not recommended for travelers whom are unable to walk 3 miles.
• We suggets bringing water to drink and sunscreen, umbrellas or warm jackets depending on the weather.
• The tour is best enjoyed by adults and children over the age of 12 years. Younger children are welcome.
• Dogs are not permitted on this tour. However guide dogs are permitted the owner must carry the dogs offical papers with them.
• Metro and bus to Kalvin ter have wheelchair access.
• Please inform us in advance if you need wheelchair access, the guide needs to make 2 slight adjustments to their route to accommodate you.
• We do not offer a hearing induction loop.

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