Guided tour

Budapest: Buda Castle Vampires & Myths Evening Walking Tour

Activity provider: Mysterium Tours
Guided tour

Budapest: Buda Castle Vampires & Myths Evening Walking Tour

Activity provider: Mysterium Tours
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From US$ 22.64 per person

Likely to sell out

Enjoy a 2-hour historical-ridden walking tour by night at Buda Castle. Let your Gothic-adorned narrator tell you stories of war, battles of medieval Budapest, vampires and folk stories from Hungary.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the bloody side of Hungarian history
  • See the faces of two of the most famous figures believed to be vampires in the kingdom of Hungary, Vlad Dracula and Elizabeth Báthory
  • Experience the stunning dark and magical atmosphere of Buda Castle at night
  • Enjoy one of the most intimate night walks you might experience
Full description
Away from the crowds of Pest, this informative and educational tour takes you to some of the charming, magical places of the city where Hungarian rulers once toiled deep into the night at the Buda Castle. Hear stories of cruelty and learn the despicable actions of Elizabeth Bathory, the bloody countess. You will also learn how the Romanian prince, Vlad Dracula ended up in the prison of Buda Castle. Join your Gothic-attired guide as they take you on a 2-hour walking tour of the city by night. Learn the history of Old Hungary where, according to legend, "vampires" were born and roamed the streets during this dark period of European history.
Includes
  • Guide
  • The tour does not include the interior of any buildings
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

At the Zero Kilometer Stone located by the funicular below Buda Castle.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Umbrella

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • During the walking tour you are able to take photos only. Video and audio recordings are prohibited during the walking tour
  • The tour starts from the meeting point and includes a long slope leading up to the castle starting from the bottom, with several story-time stops along the way; it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 325 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Fabian the guide was excellent, he waited for us to catch up as we were quite slow walking up all the stairs. He was very entertaining and made the tour interesting. The only down side was he didn't take us back to the start and we had to find our own way back. The information said we would go back to the start.

March 26, 2023

Excellent tour guide and very passionate! He took up to some amazing views! Warning there is stairs and walking, my mum had a bad knee so struggled but the tour guide was very accommodating and didn’t even question our slow pace and only continued once everyone was gathered. Some amazing night views and very well told stories! Loved it!!

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March 26, 2023

This was worth every penny and definitely the best thing we did whilst in Budapest. It was lovely seeing the castle at night with its fabulous views and the story telling was brilliant and eye opening. Make sure you check the weather before you go though. It was blooming freezing when we went but we were well wrapped up unlike some of the others.

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March 26, 2023

Product ID: 59444