Budapest: Guided Walking Tour of Buda Castle and Castle Hill
Historical tour of Budapest’s Castle Hill and Castle Quarter: we trace the medieval royal city of Buda and its Baroque redevelopment, visiting Matthias Church, Holy Trinity Square, Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace (Buda Castle) with the Hungarian National Gallery, and the Buda Castle Promenade.
Basic Information
Total time
2h
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
Buda side, Batthyány square ( Batthyányi tér) Metro station exit, on the street level Nearest public transport: Batthyány tér M+H tram stop; Halász utca tram stop
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Trip to Budapest guides. Look for the guide with the blue free tour flag.
Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 6 people on them. If you travel in a party of 7 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please choose a paid option of 10€ per person or book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.
About the tour
Castle Hill rises over Budapest and reminds us all of the city’s ancient past – after all, this was the core of the mediaeval, royal city of Buda. Discover with us a city within a city, an amazing mix of old and new, culture and heritage!
The plateau with its museums and monuments, churches and public buildings, gates, and bastions is one of the most important places in Budapest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Winding cobblestone streets and steps take you to the top of it. This is where king Bela IV built his palace in the 13th century. The original structure was torn down, rebuilt and redeveloped countless times, resulting in a monumental Baroque structure housing today the Hungarian National Gallery, the National Library and The Budapest History Museum. In the heart of the Castle Quarter sits the Matthias Church, sometimes referred to as Coronation Church of Buda. This is where the statue of Virgin Mary scared the Turks occupying the city so much that their resistance fell on the same day! Finally, there is the Fisherman’s Bastion – an architectural masterpiece, with its seven towers representing the seven Magyar tribes that settled in the area in the 9th century. The Bastion offers breathtaking views of Buda hills, Pest, and the Danube. Last but not least there is the beautifully renovated Castle Garden Bazaar – sort of a leisure park with countless galleries, theatres, restaurants, and gardens. All that is surrounded by beautiful Baroque and Rococo houses. No doubt, Castle Hill is truly like a treasure chest. Go ahead and let’s open it together!
Highlights
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Castle Hill
The historic core of Buda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with cobblestone streets, museums, and monuments.
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Royal Palace
Monumental Baroque structure housing the National Gallery, National Library, and the Budapest History Museum.
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Matthias Church
The historic Coronation Church of Buda, with a miraculous legend connected to its Virgin Mary statue.
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Fisherman's Bastion
An architectural masterpiece with seven towers representing the Magyar tribes and offering breathtaking views of the Danube.
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Holy Trinity Square
The central square of the Castle Quarter, home to the iconic Holy Trinity Column and Matthias Church.
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Baroque Houses
Beautifully preserved historical houses in Baroque and Rococo styles lining the district's charming cobblestone streets.
7Castle Garden Bazaar
A stunningly renovated leisure complex with galleries, theatres, and gardens at the foot of the castle.
Map
Buda side, Batthyány square ( Batthyányi tér) Metro station exit, on the street level Nearest public transport: Batthyány tér M+H tram stop; Halász utca tram stop
