This 2.5-hour guided tour is absolutely entertaining: you see a number of important sights from the outside (including the Parliament, St. Stephen's Basilica, Andrássy Avenue, the Great Synagogue), discover beautiful, but lesser-known details ( Art Nouveau palaces, the small market hall, the old sub-paved railway), gets various local tips and insider recommendations, hears legends and stories from yesterday and today and gets a picture of how the people of Budapest live today.
During the tour we are only on foot, trying to avoid the larger crowds as much as possible.
Who do I recommend this tour to?
The tour itself is suitable for everyone (there are enough interesting things for the youn...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
German-speaking tour guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Kossuth Lajos tér 4-1055
We meet at Kossuth Lajos tér, south of Parliament, by the equestrian statue of Gr. Gyula Andrássy. Please look for the guide with the blue umbrella that says "Budapest with Gábor - Guided tours in Budapest in German".
Return
Szimpla Kert
The tour ends at the ruin pub Szimpla in the Jewish Quarter.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Sights are only viewed from the outside
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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This 2.5-hour guided tour is absolutely entertaining: you see a number of important sights from the outside (including the Parliament, St. Stephen's Basilica, Andrássy Avenue, the Great Synagogue), discover beautiful, but lesser-known details ( Art Nouveau palaces, the small market hall, the old sub-paved railway), gets various local tips and insider recommendations, hears legends and stories from yesterday and today and gets a picture of how the people of Budapest live today.
During the tour we are only on foot, trying to avoid the larger crowds as much as possible.
Who do I recommend this tour to?
The tour itself is suitable for everyone (there are enough interesting things for the youn...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
German-speaking tour guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Kossuth Lajos tér 4-1055
We meet at Kossuth Lajos tér, south of Parliament, by the equestrian statue of Gr. Gyula Andrássy. Please look for the guide with the blue umbrella that says "Budapest with Gábor - Guided tours in Budapest in German".
Return
Szimpla Kert
The tour ends at the ruin pub Szimpla in the Jewish Quarter.
Itinerary
1
Hungarian Parliament Building
At our start, Hungarian history is briefly discussed and then the Parliament building (which we will see from both the southern and eastern fronts) will be discussed.
10 minutes
2
Szabadsag ter
At Freedom Square we look at various Art Nouveau palaces from the turn of the century, but we also talk about the current residential area in Budapest.
10 minutes
3
Nemzeti Bank
At the National Bank, the curious currency history of Hungary as well as current topics (payment in Hungary, money exchange, credit card use, etc.) are told.
5 minutes
4
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
At the largest church in Budapest we learn everything about its building history, but also about the current situation, what faith and churches can be interesting for.
10 minutes
5
Andrassy Avenue
Here we not only stroll around Budapest's beautiful parade street, but also take a quick look at the historic Unter cobbled railway.
10 minutes
6
Gozsdu Udvar
We walk through the beautiful passage of the Gozsdu House, where, in addition to many pubs, there is also a flea and handicraft market on weekends.
3 minutes
7
Rumbach Street Synagogue
At the beautifully restored Rumbach Synagogue, we learn many important details about Budapest Jewry at the end of the 19th century
10 minutes
8
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
The Great Synagogue also raises themes such as the history of modern (neologian) Jews in Budapest and the holocaust in Hungary
10 minutes
9
Szimpla Kert
In Kazinczy Street we reach the first ruin pub in Budapest and learn everything important about its history and today's nightlife.
