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‘s Included
Guided tour in English or Spanish
Local professional actor guide in historical outfit
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Admission tickets to attractions
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.
Options
Tour in Spanish
Tour in English
Reviews
1,076 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun tour. Not very scary.
Cheryl R,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun evening walking tour. I wouldn't say its that scary. Just some interesting areas and stories. Could be a little scary for smaller kids. Also a good amount of walking
Dark Stories, Lighthearted Evening
Erin H,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour! Our guide was so funny, he truly made the stories so interesting. It was magical to see the Church of Our Lady, Buda Hill and Fisherman’s Bastion at night all lit up. The tour was from 8-10p so younger kids might not appreciate it. There are some stairs but they’re really not bad. If you’re coming to Budapest, you’re gonna need to walk them anyways.
It wasn’t very spooky. ...
Anne B,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
3.00It wasn’t very spooky. Many stairs, didn’t get to go into the castle. Pictures were misleading. Basically a bummer.
Excellent way to tour Budapest at night!
Tracey F,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bernadette was amazing! She looked and acted the part. She’s the perfect tour host for this adventure. Very engaging! My niece and I enjoyed all of the history and really appreciated her allowing us to take photos along the way!
Lovely evening spent with legends and myths
Liesl R,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was a fun evening, walking the beautiful Buda Castle area. Our guide is an excellent storyteller, telling us about legends and myths
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