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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.
Note that Mysterium Tours does NOT craft typical guided tours for tourists, these are immersive storytelling experiences about legends, histories, and tales not always associated with the building we stand in front of.
Also note this tour starts from the bottom and includes a stairway leading up the castle district.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional actor in period outfit
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Transportation on the way back
Buda Castle
Passing by the medieval walls and ruins of the castle.
Matthias Church
Walking around, getting enchanted by the panorama while listening to stories of medieval Hungary.
1,061 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Katie W,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
This tour was so fun, just the right amount of spooky and fun. It was a beautiful way to see Fisherman’s Bastian at night. Would recommend to everyone:)
Kate R,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
Bernadette was lovely and a very good sport- this tour is perfect for families (with kids who love gruesome stories).
Ellen G,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
It was creepy, there were gory tales told. It was a little long for the older members in our group but the kids loved it.
Cheryl m,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
Had a lovely evening with Bernadette our vampire . Lots of history about Budapest and great banter from our guide . Thank you for a memorable evening.
Tresa S,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
Our guide told us gory stories about the olden days with a comedic spin. Be prepared to do some walking and climbing up steps. This was a great way to learn some history.
Operated by Mysterium Tours (Budapest)