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Budapest Self-Guided Danube Discovery Walk
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience Budapest at your leisure with our self-guided tour app, offering insights into the city's compelling history and dynamic culture. Your adventure begins at the iconic Chain Bridge spanning the Danube, symbolically linking Buda and Pest. Continue to the Hungarian Parliament Building, a remarkable testament to Hungarian statehood, then admire the elegant design of Buda Castle and wander through the historic Castle District. Sample authentic cuisine at the bustling Great Market Hall, explore artistic treasures at both the Hungarian National Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts, and visit St. Stephen's Basilica—Budapest's grandest church. Delve into the exhibits at the House of Terror M...
Highlights
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Self-guided walking tour (app)
Private transportation
Tickets and fees from museums and tourist attractions.
No in-person guides: Explore independently with our digital tour app.
Meeting Points
Departure
Hungarian Parliament Building
Meet at the main entrance of the Hungarian Parliament Building, located at Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3 in the 5th district of Budapest. Visitors are encouraged to personalize their experience by choosing their own starting point and the order in which they wish to explore.
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Budapest Self-Guided Danube Discovery Walk
(1) Reviews
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About
Experience Budapest at your leisure with our self-guided tour app, offering insights into the city's compelling history and dynamic culture. Your adventure begins at the iconic Chain Bridge spanning the Danube, symbolically linking Buda and Pest. Continue to the Hungarian Parliament Building, a remarkable testament to Hungarian statehood, then admire the elegant design of Buda Castle and wander through the historic Castle District. Sample authentic cuisine at the bustling Great Market Hall, explore artistic treasures at both the Hungarian National Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts, and visit St. Stephen's Basilica—Budapest's grandest church. Delve into the exhibits at the House of Terror M...
Highlights
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Self-guided walking tour (app)
Private transportation
Tickets and fees from museums and tourist attractions.
No in-person guides: Explore independently with our digital tour app.
Meeting Points
Departure
Hungarian Parliament Building
Meet at the main entrance of the Hungarian Parliament Building, located at Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3 in the 5th district of Budapest. Visitors are encouraged to personalize their experience by choosing their own starting point and the order in which they wish to explore.
This neo-Gothic masterpiece stands majestically on the banks of the Danube, showcasing ornate chambers and housing the Hungarian Crown Jewels. Visitors can enjoy guided tours that reveal its stunning architecture and delve into Hungary's political history.
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Shoes on the Danube Bank
This poignant memorial along the riverbank commemorates Holocaust victims with 60 pairs of iron shoes, symbolizing those tragically shot into the Danube. It offers a quiet space for reflection with striking views of both the river and the Parliament building.
1 hour
3
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
As Budapest's largest church, it impresses with its grand dome and houses the mummified right hand of St. Stephen, Hungary's first king. Visitors can ascend to the dome's observation deck for panoramic views of the city.
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Chain Bridge Lion Statue's
This iconic suspension bridge elegantly connects Buda and Pest, guarded by stone lion statues at each end. It provides breathtaking views of the Danube, especially enchanting when illuminated at night.
30 minutes
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Buda Castle
Perched atop Castle Hill, this former royal palace complex hosts the Hungarian National Gallery and Budapest History Museum. Its terraces offer sweeping views of Pest and the Danube below.
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Matthias Church
Known for its Gothic architecture and colorful tiled roof, this church features an ornate interior with frescoes and stained glass windows. It has been a historic site for royal weddings and coronations.
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Fisherman's Bastion
With its Neo-Romanesque design, this terrace features seven turrets representing Magyar tribes and offers panoramic vistas of the Danube and Pest. Its white stone architecture creates a fairy-tale ambiance.Admire the church's impressive architecture, including its grand organ, beautiful stained glass windows, and intricate wooden ceiling, while discovering modern art installations
1 hour
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Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
Situated in a natural cave system, this WWII-era hospital and Cold War bunker is filled with wax figures and original medical equipment, depicting wartime scenes.
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Gellert Hill
This hilltop fortress offers unparalleled views of Budapest, crowned by the Liberty Statue at its peak. Walking trails lead to various lookout points for stunning city vistas.
