Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 50 minutes
Mobile ticket
With Mysterium Tours®, spend approx. 2-hours exploring the exterior of the Buda castle district by night and listen to gruesome historical facts and the bloody side of Hungarian history in the XV-XVII century, and learn the myths of Vlad Dracula and the blood countess Elizabeth Báthory. Finally your Storyteller will tell you Hungarian folktales and vampire stories of the 19° century.
Away from the crowds of Pest, this informative and entertaining tour, guided by a professional actor in period costume, takes you to some of the charming, magical places of the city: the Buda castle courts.
This activity is an immersive storytelling experiences about legends, dark medieval history, tales and folklore.
The tour is more ideal for adults and youth. If you wish to bring your children, they can go for free (up to 6 years old).
Also note this tour starts from the bottom and temporarily includes a stairway leading up the castle district.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for small children
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Turul Bird Statue
Visiting one of the most beautiful lookout to the Danube river while stopping and listening to histories of old Hungary.
Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue
We’ll stop at the majestic terrace with the equestrian statue of prince Eugene of Savoy, one of the most successful military commanders in modern European history. You will listen to more histories while taking the possibility to take photos from the top of the hill.
What‘s Included
Guided tour in English or Spanish
Local professional actor guide in historical outfit
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Admission tickets to attractions
Options
Tour in English
Tour in Spanish
Reviews
1,250 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun tour!
NielsTobias A,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The guide, Bernadette, is obviously a great storyteller and she made the tour a lot of fun.
Worth every penny and...
Dan D,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Worth every penny and more - especially if you’re lucky enough to get Bernadette as your guide! An excellent and atmospheric walk through amazing surroundings with a guide that 100% commits to making your journey both creepy and funny.
Cold outside walk
Dan R,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a lot colder than we expected. It’s all outside. The guide had a lot of information but was a bit dry.
Son of the dragon
LeonHyrd,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We admire the dedication and enthusiasm of the guide, but it was too long and too cold, so we quit after 2 hours. Hope to return to Budapest another time in spring or fall. Love this city!
Must do.
Oscar,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic, really informative and engaging. A good mix of history and folklore. I would recommend heartily
Fab
SharonMarie E,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There’s alot of walking with plenty of stairs going up. There are a couple of Pitt stops to gain your breath back again. Bernadette was full of information and humour. She was happy to take pictures for people. This is a great tour, well worth it.
Fasinating, informative spooky
lesleys544,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour would highly recommend. Great way to see the city and the info we got was amazing. Went with my 25 year old son and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Cold so wrap up warm
Must go for dark folclore enjoyers, Peter was a great guide
232f bior,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter was an amazing guide. Narrated the tour in a very exciting and compelling way. The stories were very clear to understand and super interesting. Interacted with the group and made everyone feel part of the experience. Even had time to tell us an extra surprise story about Hungary. Loved it.
Entertaining and passionate tour guide.
Steven S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to see the beauty of Budapest in the evening. Lots of photo opportunities overlooking the Danube and Parliament. Peter our tour guide was a true performer and ensured we were all engaged despite the -4 degrees C temperature. We laughed and joined in as a group and left feeling informed and having been looked after whilst learning some of the ancient past of Budapest.
Peter the Great. The tour was fantastic especially our guide he was very knowledgeable and a fantastic story teller.
Michael M,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic tour. Hope you get Peter as your tour guide. So knowledgeable and a great story teller. The whole tour was captivating
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