Budapest Castle Hill Funicular

Follow your guide through the history and sights of the Buda Castle District on this walking tour in Budapest. Hear stories from Hungarian history as you see sights like the President's Palace, the Royal Palace, and Fishermen's Bastion. Begin your tour at the Baroque Holy Trinity Statue and walk around the 15th century, Gothic Matthias Church. Admire the fairy-tale like Fishermen's Bastion and take in views of the Danube river and the Parliament building from the Neo-Romanesque terraces. Stroll along the old cobble-stone streets to get to the President's Palace and the Royal Palace complexes. Walk around the courtyards and fountains, and look at the proud guards outside the palace.  Marvel at stunning views of the other side of the city across the majestic Danube River from the royal terraces. Capture pictures of views of the Margaret Bridge, the Chain Bridge, the Elizabeth Bridge, and the Liberty Bridge. Visit the other side of the castle and enjoy an excellent view towards the forested Buda Hills from the medieval walls. End your tour near the Holy Trinity Statue where it began.  The tour does not include an inside visit of the church and royal palace museums. Your tour guide will give you all the instructions on purchasing entry tickets to these sights and their opening times. (Matthias church is closing at 5pm and is often periodically closed in the daytime due to weddings. The castle royal palace museums are always closed on Mondays.)

Step into history and breathtaking beauty with a Buda Castle Viewpoints experience. Uncover the rich history of the Castle District while visiting its most spectacular viewpoints. From the UNESCO panorama to the Parliament, Chain Bridge, and Buda Hills, capture unforgettable memories and the best photos. Let your guide take you through the Buda Castle's fascinating stories and breathtaking details, making your visit an unforgettable part of your Budapest adventure. On this walking tour, be guided through the residential part of the Castle District, where you can relive history. Admire the little treasure box, with little houses from the 1800s, and royal and governmental buildings. After the architectural marvel of Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Learn about Hungarian culture, everyday life and what it is like to be Hungarian. Visit the landmarks and learn about the key puzzles of Hungarian history.

Join us on a captivating journey through the enchanting Castle District—a picture friendly tour that promises stunning photo opportunities at every turn. Explore the charming old town, wander the narrow cobblestone streets, and marvel at the beautifully illuminated historic buildings and landmarks that set the stage for our unforgettable performance. As we pause at must-see landmarks, your guide, a skilled actor, will immerse you in exciting and informative tales of the most bloodthirsty historical figures Hungary had, or had to deal with. Delve into the stories of those who left their mark on the annals of time, and uncover the bloodthirsty tales of triumphs and challenges they faced. Your evening will be a perfect blend of visual splendor and captivating narratives, creating memories that linger like shadows in the moonlight.

Set off on a walking tour in the oldest parts of Budapest. Explore Leopard Town (Leopoldstadt), the Chain Bridge, and the Buda Castle areas. Take in the most beautiful views the city has to offer. Discover sights such as St. Stephen's Basilica, the Hungarian Parliament, the Royal Palace, the President's Palace, the Castle Quarter, Matthias Church, and the Fisherman's Bastion. Learn about the turbulent 1,100 years of Hungarian history from the conquest of the country to the most recent democratic changes, as you sample the visual delights of this amazing city. Gain an insider's perspective along the way from a local guide who will answer any questions you might have. Get a perfect introduction to the Hungarian Capital.

Visit the Buda Castle District on a guided walking tour in Budapest. Learn about the history of this district and see popular sights including the Mary Magdalene Tower, Sándor Palace, and more. Meet your guide near the Vienna Gate, in the heart of the Castle District. Then, set out to explore the Old Town, passing by important historical buildings as you go. See the Mary Magdalene Tower, Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion, and the old Café Ruszwurm, one of Europe's oldest pastry shops, and learn about each of these sights from your guide. Your walking tour continues to the old buildings of Buda Castle which once housed government offices and ministries. Admire the Royal Stables, Sándor Palace, and the Royal Castle, and glimpse the Castle Funicular. Your tour comes to an end outside the Budapest Castle Bazaar. Feel free to keep exploring on your own from here, visiting the nearby Chain Bridge or the Royal Gardens. 

This tour takes you all around the big center sight-seeing. The beautiful Buda side, the wonderful Pest side, and Margaret Island This great tour will give you a nice and fast way to discover Budapest and its hidden treasures. Our tour guides will provide historical explanations and photo shoots during the tour. It won't be a regular sightseeing tour; it will be more fun, easier than walking, and entertaining. Our spots are the unique Elizabeth Bridge, Gellert Statue, Castle Garden Bazar, Clark Adam Square, Fisherman Bastion, and the Mathias Church, where we will give 15-20 minutes to enjoy the view of Pest side and take a short coffee or cake time at the Ruszwurm Bakery, which is the oldest bakery in our capital with 196 years. After the stop, we riding to Margaret Island to take a look at the dancing fountain, which plays popular music every hour. If we had enough fun at Margaret Island, we would discover the Parliament building, which is one of the biggest parliament in the world. If we had our history class, we would cover Liberty Square and the Bazilika, the biggest church in our city.

Meet your tour guide at the bottom of the Funicular and begin your tour of the Buda Castle. Learn about the history and culture of the middle ages, Hungarian kings and queens. Find Dracula's prison and learn why there are ravens in the Castle. Explore one of Budapest’s most picturesque neighborhoods during this half-day, small-group tour of the Castle district. Visit the interior of the stunning Matthias Church, where Hungarian kings were once coronated. Enjoy panoramic views overlooking the city. Hungarian cakes, a hot or cold beverage, and admission tickets are included.

Ride past the important historic and cultural monuments of Budapest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in itself, on a guided bike tour. Follow your private guide to Vajdahunyad Castle, the Hungarian Parliament, Margaret Island, and more. Take a journey down Andrassy Avenue to Heroes' Square, getting an introduction to Hungary's rich history. Ride on the the bike route to the green City Park, stopping at Vajdahunyad Castle and Szechenyi Thermal Bath. Ride through the charming streets of Inner-Pest, pass the Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica, and learn about the most interesting relic of Hungarian history. Dive into 20th-century history as you explore Liberty Square. Be captivated by intriguing stories about the communist era and see the last Soviet Memorial of the city. Head to the Hungarian Parliament to take in the panoramic view of Buda Castle, Gellert Hill, and the Buda Hills. You may cross the river through Margaret Bridge and take a short detour into Margaret Island. Enjoy a relaxing ride along the Danube bridges on the scenic bike path of Buda. Pass the Chain Bridge, and Castle Hill Funicular, and take great photos of the Parliament and the Pest side. Listen to fascinating stories about famous landmarks as well as hidden gems from your guide along the way. Get insider tips on the best places to visit or eat and drink afterward.

Budapest is a subtle blend of sophistication and simplicity. With the “gentle waves” of the Danube separating the city into Buda and Pest, its long history engulfs every street and every corner, offering you the experience of a lifetime. Budapest has the oldest underground railway in continental Europe, which was built in 1896 and still makes an active part of the public transportation system of Budapest. The trains and stations have been restored according to their original look. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. Discover the Royal Andrassy Avenue. Have a glimpse of St. Stephen’s Basilica, the third largest church of Hungary, named after the first King of the country and whose right hand is kept in the reliquary of the St. Right Chapel. Pass the Danube Promenade, passing by the pedestrian area on Vaci Street. Enjoy the view of the river that divides Buda from Pest. Go across the Chain Bridge, the oldest permanent bridge of the 8 bridges of Budapest and learn the story of the tongue of the lions that are guarding the entrance of it from both sides. On the Buda side, we will see the Castle Hill Funicular. If you decide to go to the castle with the funicular (payment not by guide), it will provide for a panoramic ride up to the Buda Palace. It is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list just like the whole Castle area. Once we arrive, we’ll get a bird’s eye view of the Danube and the Pest side of the city. Overall, this bohemian city has a fin-de-siècle feel to it, as most of the buildings you will see today were built in the late 19th century, the so-called “golden age” of the Hungarian Capital.