Our guide will be waiting for you in the hall of the Hotel Kempinski Corvinus at 03.30pm. From here we walk to our first stop, to Saint Stephen's Basilica. Admire one of the most famous sightseeing point of Budapest as a guided indoor tour of the building. Listen to engaging commentary from your private guide in the Christmas market as you stroll around the decorated buildings, holiday lights, and historical streets.Explore the bustling Christmas markets with us! Learn about Budapest history and rich culture as you pass churches and famous streets lit up for the holidays with garlands of sparkling lights. Along the way, enjoy fresh gingerbread, chimney cake, hot wine, and other seasonal treats.Admire the Evening sights of Budapest from a scenic cruise on the Danube River with a drink in your hand. Learn about the landmarks from the onboard commentary (available in 30 languages), and enjoy the onboard WiFi and your choice of a glass of Champagne, wine, beer, soda, or mineral water. Cruise under the Chain Bridge past the Hungarian Parliament. Make marvellous picture from the river! The cruise returns to starting pier.Marvel the Citadel building and the Liberty statue on the top of the Gellert hill from the cruise.Buda Castle district is packed with historic sights and attractions and you get a breathtaking view of The Danube with the Chain bridge.The Halászbástya or Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known monuments in Budapest, located in the Buda Castle, in the 1st district of Budapest. The terrace provides one of the most famous panoramic views of the Danube, Margaret Island, Pest and the Gellért Hill.During the trip learn about the history of Szechenyi Chain Bridge, the first permanent connection across the Danube between Buda and Pest.The Hungarian Parliament is one of the most beautiful Goverment Buildings in all Europe.The cruise finishes here at 07.30pm.
Hungary · Walking Tours
Private Budapest Christmas Market guided tour and Danube Evening cruise package
The journey
- 01 Private guided walk through Budapest's Christmas markets
- 02 Visit St. Stephen's Basilica with entrance included
- 03 Enjoy mulled wine and traditional chimney cake
- 04 See festive streets, lights, and holiday decorations
- 05 Evening Danube cruise with one included drink
- 06 Cruise past the Chain Bridge and Hungarian Parliament
- 07 Views of Gellért Hill, Buda Castle, and Fisherman's Bastion
Experience Budapest at its most festive on this private Christmas market walking tour, followed by an evening Danube cruise. Stroll through decorated streets and historic squares with your guide, visit St. Stephen's Basilica, and discover local holiday traditions, seasonal flavours, and the warm atmosphere of the city’s famous Christmas markets.
Along the way, enjoy classic treats such as chimney cake and mulled wine while taking in Budapest’s illuminated landmarks. Then end the evening on the water with a relaxing Danube cruise, passing sights such as the Chain Bridge and the Hungarian Parliament, with beautiful views of Gellért Hill, Buda Castle, and Fisherman’s Bastion.
Along the way, enjoy classic treats such as chimney cake and mulled wine while taking in Budapest’s illuminated landmarks.
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What's Included
- 2,5 hours private guided walking tour in the Christmas markets with a local guide
- One hour evening River cruise on Danube river with a drink ( NOT PRIVATE)
- Mulled wine and chimney cake
- Entrance ticket to the Saint Stephen's Basilica
- Professional private guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- pick up service
Know before you go
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not suitable for pets
- Not wheelchair accessible
- For the walking tour the meeting point is at 03.30pm in the hall of Hotel Kempinski Corvinus. After the walking tour your private guide will escort you to the Evening cruise dock.
- Evening cruise starts at 06.30pm, Pest side Dock Nr 7, Legenda Cruises. The cruise ends here at 07.30pm.
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