Downtown Budapest with a historian
Activities

Downtown Budapest with a historian

Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Every day
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Let locals explain you the differences between Pest and Buda
  • Explore downtown Budapest along the river Danube
  • Learn about the history and the lives of residents
What to expect

On this tour, you will explore the downtown of Budapest on the east bank of the Danube River. Pest is the younger part of the capital that - being the fastest growing city in the last decades of the 19th century - is today the bustling metropolis of Hungary, making it the center of education, politics, nightlife - and sights to see!

You will learn about the history of Pest, about the different mentality of Pest and Buda residents and you will be given an account of how is it to live here today: for locals, for the young, for the old and for the expat community. The guides are not afraid to answer any question & enter any topic about Budapest and Hungary.

Downtown Budapest - Tour highlights include:

  • Saint Stephen's Basilica
  • Heroes' Square
  • Vajdahunyad Castle and the City Park
  • Riding the oldest underground of the European continent
  • An open conversation about Budapest
  • Learning about local stories, history, personal stories, legends and urban legends
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What's included
  • check Subway tickets
Where

Budapest, Erzsébet tér 7, 1051 Hungary

Meeting point:
Meeting Point in front of Kempinski hotel, facing the Ferris wheel, 1051, Erzsébet tér 7
What to remember
  • You are going to use subways on the tour
  • Bring an umbrella in case of rain
  • The minimum age to participate is 14 years
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Provider
Budapest Explorers
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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