Original Budapest Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

The Original Free Budapest Walking Tour is a great way to familiarize yourself with Hungary’s capital and largest city.

Learn about the extensive history of Budapest and also about modern-day life within the city. The tour covers famous Budapest attractions, including significant historical sights and areas. See how Budapest and Hungary remained magnificent and domineering after its defining era. Modernization arrived, and it added colour to the atmosphere, just ideal for the Original Free Walking Tour. This tour a great way to learn how to get around Budapest and the different areas in the city.

This historical tour visits loads of attractions, and historical sights, but along the way our guides will share stories, and information about famous events, people, music, and architecture. In this way, no tour is exactly the same, and you are guaranteed a unique experience with your fun and informative guide.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local Tour Guide

Bottled water

Gratuities

What To Expect

Hungarian Parliament Building

The Hungarian Parliament Building, also known as the Parliament of Budapest after its location, is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary, and a popular tourist destination in Budapest.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

The Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd) is a Budapest icon. The first bridge to connect Buda and Pest, walking across the bridge is one of the most popular things to do in Budapest!

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Original Budapest Walking Tour

Reviews

4.05

39 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic tour!
Elizabeth C,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super informative, Istvan was a brilliant guide! Really good pace and facts - fab stops along the way and just overall a great way to spend a couple of hours! Great trivia questions along the way too, many thanks!
Good tour even so it s not the walk plan on website.
coralie c,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
I discovered many places that I have no idea without the guide because I haven't checked in advance what I have to visit. Very good to understand him as he has Canadian accent. What was really bad.. It s not a 3.30 hours tour, going to Buda side. Obly2. 30 only Pest side. That is OK for this long walk. But I haven't plan no visit this same afternoon to visit Buda castle and I had to do bymesf The guide told me that he's not in charge to write the announce. But I Don t think I m the first one to talk about this point. The guide give good stories. And I prefere local stories even it s sad that only history talks because I can t remind them. With stories about heritage, music man etc. That is better.
Great tour
daksha999,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informed guide. Would recommend to anyone wanting to know more about Budapest. Balanced and not at all boring. Pitched very well.
Wonderful
Shahid S,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour guide Claudia and Ignacio were great also very knowledgeable and they both took us to walk around all the important areas of town which we couldn’t find on our own . It was tip based trip we gave them generous tip because they earned.
Robert was amazing as a...
Courtney B,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Robert was amazing as a tour guide! He had so much knowledge that he shared in such an engaging way and had so many great recommendations for places to eat, foods to try and things to see and do. Any question you had, he was more than happy to answer. Highly highly highly recommend this tour.
Dissapointed
874mildredm,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
I was waiting for this tour more than half an hour before the starting time. No one showed up. I was at the meeting point before and after the time, but no one showed up. Other two tour guides were there waiting for their groups with their blue, and green umbrellas . The red umbrella never showed up. Very disappointed!
Definitely recommend
Compass666861,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting and informative walking tour. Relaxed and fun. Robert made all the information easy to understand. Definitely worth doing
Best Walking Tour!
Susan F,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My friend and I are only in Budapest for one full day, so we wanted to see and learn as much as possible in this time. Robert did an amazing job taking us around Pest and giving us factual information along with some fun facts and great stories! He kept the group engaged and ensured everyone’s satisfaction. Despite poor weather, the tour was organized and clear. Overall great experience and would recommend for anyone looking to support local tourism!
A great way to get an understanding of the rich history of Hungary and Budapest
rickme2,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The historic commentary together with the wonderful architecture and views makes for a brilliant engaging tour. Robert was a fantastic guide
Robert is primo tour guide!
Cruiser04650032922,
Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is undoubtedly the BEST walking tour I’ve taken during my many travels!!! Robert shares honest history and facts of his Hungarian homeland. The variety of topics he covered, along with his visual aids and but if comic relief, made this tour outstanding!!!! Keep going Robert!!