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2-Hour Budapest Time Capsule Tour
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Education, History

  • Duration

    2 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, German, Italian

Description

Embark on a concise 2-hour tour through Budapest's historical gems. Visit Matthias Church and the iconic Fishermen's Bastion, delve into the rich history of Buda Castle, and explore Old Buda Town Hall. Then, witness the preservation of national treasures at the National Archives and marvel at the Houdini House's unique collection within Buda Castle. Next, pay homage at Holy Trinity Square, commemorating the 1691 plague. Wrap up your tour at the Museum of Military History, spanning the Magyar conquest to the 20th century.

Highlights
  • Start at Matthias Church with its breathtaking views of Fishermen's Bastion
  • Immerse yourself in the history of Buda Castle, once home to Hungarian kings
  • Explore Old Buda Town Hall, a pivotal site from 1688
  • Discover Budapest's history at the National Archives
  • Experience the mystique of the Houdini House in Buda Castle
  • Conclude at the Museum of Military History
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    With the tour guide, visit the following places:

    • Matthias Church, a Roman Catholic church located in the Holy Trinity Square, in front of the Fisherman's Bastion.  
    • Buda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest.

    • Fishermen's Bastion, one of Budapest's best-known monuments, is located near the Buda Castle in the 1st district of Budapest. 

    • Old Buda Town Hall, one of Hungary's most important monuments, is significant because the Hungarian capital's magistracy operated here from 1688. 

    • National Archives, which preserves the national treasures of the city. 

    • Dominican Convent, a famous church in the Castle District. 

    • Houdini House is a museum within the Buda Castle walls that houses the only collection of original Houdini artefacts in Europe. 

    • Holy Trinity Square, built in Baroque style, commemorates the victims of the 1691 plague epidemic.

    • Inn to the Red Hedgehog, a Viennese establishment where Hungarian gipsy folk musicians performed to composers such as Schubert and Brahms. 

    • The Museum of Military History displays artefacts related to national military history from the Magyar conquest to the 20th century. 

What's Included
  • Private guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
What's Excluded
  • Admission fees
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 20USD 140 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 140 / group