Budapest Historical Sightseeing - Walking Tour

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest History Sightseeing Free Walking Tour

2 to 3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

If it's your first time in Budapest, get the lay of the land and a primer in Hungarian history on this in-depth and very affordable walking tour. Join a small group of fellow visitors and a guide who knows the city in and out for a stroll to most of the major attractions including the Hungarian Parliament, Europe's largest synagogue, and St. Stephen’s Basilica.

Learn about Budapest’s Communist past and modern culture
Great overview and orientation for first-time visitors, with plenty of local insight
Tour runs on a minimal fee and tips, so it’s ideal for budget travelers

What's Included

In-person guide

Coffee and/or Tea
Cost of using a public toilet. 100huf to 500huf
Tips for the guides.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kálvin Square Office Building
Budapest, Kálvin tér 12, 1085 Hungary
You'll find us outside of the OTP bank/the chemist, 12 Kalvin ter. Use metro exit b look for our guides holding yellow umbrellas!

End point

Budapest, Id. Antall József rkp. 1, 1052 Hungary
We finish at Lanchid (the china bridge) from there guests can walk back to the meeting point, or to the city center quickly and easily.

What To Expect

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Szabadsag ter

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hungarian Parliament Building

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Fisherman's Bastion (Pass By)

Szechenyi Lanchid

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jewish Quarter

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Elizabeth Square

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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 covid regulations change fast - please follow the latest government decree.
The tour is best enjoyed by adults and children over the age of 12 years. Younger well behaved 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. The tram sometimes has wheelchair access (it depends on the age of the tram that day).
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Excellent guide & tour

William_W, May 2024

A very interesting tour. Our tour guide, Victoria, was excellent & very informative about the historical sites we visited. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Memorable!

Ki_C, May 2024

This tour was a fantastic way to experience the culture of Budapest. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and related the history of each sight in a memorable way.

Excellent tour

Ellen_B, May 2024

Victoria was an extremely knowledgeable tour guide who was able to show us various parts of the old city and explain in detail the history behind it. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

Great tour

Patricia_P, May 2024

The historical facts discussed by our very knowledgeable tour guide Sandra. She presented the information very clearly and in an interesting manner. Took us to some out of the way spots that were also interesting.

Hungary caught up in power struggles

Laurie_R, May 2024

Victoria was a very knowledgeable guide who presented the historical details in a way that made us sympathetic to the ordinary citizen caught up in frightening times. A real eye opener.

Great way to see Budapest

Lola_A, Apr 2024

Great experience. Fantastic way to explore and get your steps in. Tour guide was great and knowledgeable.

Discovering a gem-Budapest

pmryan1298, Apr 2024

With the help of our excellent guide, it was touching to discover the tiny war memorials and fun to marvel at the miniature statues scattered throughout the city. Our guide was on-time, knowledgeable, inclusive and friendly. He gave a well-paced, informative tour and was able to give concise answers to questions.

A knowledgeable and very...

Eugen_G, Apr 2024

A knowledgeable and very friendly guide, who left no question unanswered. Very interesting and insightful tour

Great introduction to Budapest

Kevin_C, Apr 2024

Really interesting insight into the history and people of Budapest. Our guide was informative and engaging.

Great walking tour

Stewart_D, Apr 2024

A wonderful tour really brought to life by our guide Sebi. Lots of interesting information and useful tips about visiting Budapest. Really enjoyed it and saw many things we wouldn’t have sought out independently as we only had a short time. Highly recommended.

Cultural and historical delight

Andy_L, Apr 2024

Not only was it a great tour of some of the most famous landmarks of the city but Victoria also took us to some of the hidden gems. She was extremely knowledgeable and made the whole experience very memorable.

Insight into the Hungarian people and culture

Lisa_B, Apr 2024

Victoria, our guide, was excellent! Her knowledge of history and culture provided great context to understanding Hungary and the struggle of its people from WW1 to modern days. This fast paced tour covered many sites and areas of the city that we would have missed despite taking a panoramic bus tour the following day. We highly recommend this tour.

Informative and Interactive

Talia_W, Apr 2024

Sabi was a fantastic tour guide. I learned so much about Budapest, and he gave me personalized recommendations based on my interests. Would definitely tour with Sabi again!

Excellent

Scott_L, Apr 2024

Victoria was an absolutely excellent tour guide: extremely knowledgeable, witty, and kept the pace lively. Highly recommend this tour!

definitely worth the walk!

Nicole_L, Apr 2024

Victoria was a fabulous guide, she was really well informed and gave us a great overview of the history behind some of Budapest’s key monuments and events. I also found her sense of humour hilarious as she gave us some insights into the Hungarian way of life. I would highly recommend this walk, it is a great way to see and learn about the amazing city.

Knowledgeable guide, great introduction to Budapest

Carol_S, Apr 2024

Victoria was a fantastic and very knowledgeable guide who we found out is also a history professor. In addition to providing detailed information about the stops on the tour she had thorough answers to all the questions posed by group members. I would highly recommend this tour and encourage travellers to properly compensate the guide if they have a good experience since the booking fee is so minimal.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your review. We charge only a booking fee. Guides welcome tips. We are pleased that you enjoyed the tour.

Guide adjusted well

Robert_S, Apr 2024

We were a few minutes late. But we contacted the guide, Victoria, and she described well where we could meet up with the group.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

I'm pleased that you were able to locate the guide.

Victoria knocked it out of the park

Abhay_S, Mar 2024

Definitely recommend. Victoria was passionate in explaining everything and answering all questions through the door. If you’re empathetic, you can feel the history through her narration. Amazing learning from someone whose family lived through the political turbulence and bloodbath of Hungary behind the iron curtain. Goulash and Gulag were part of that heritage.

See above

Andrew_W, Mar 2024

Saba was knowledgeable informative guide sharing so much interesting history and useful tips. We really enjoyed the whole experience Thank you Andy & Jackie

Great experience

Barbara_G, Mar 2024

We have learnt historical info but also detsils of normal everyday modern actual life. Guides are fond if their job and good Ambassadors of their country. We had Victoria and Sabi and we were delighted with both.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you, I am pleased!

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