Private Tour

Private Self Guided Tour of Downtown Budapest History

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Experience downtown Budapest at your own pace with Vince, a local tour guide, who will share fun facts, stories, and history with you.

Discover Budapest's hidden tales on this Danube-side walking tour. Learn about his Count Gyula Andrássy's exile and become acquainted with Pest's downtown area. Pass landmarks like the Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Holocaust Memorial. Hear secrets, from communist-era shopping habits to hidden nuclear shelters. See miniature sculptures, explore Liberty Square, and uncover the stories behind statues of Reagan and Bush. Delve into Hungarian history on Andrássy Avenue, concluding at the ornate Budapest Operetta Theatre.

Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too.

Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and drink

What To Expect

Statue of Gyula Andrassy

Commence your tour at the Statue of Count Gyula Andrássy, where you'll uncover the story of his exile and the intriguing nickname "Handsome Hanged Hungarian." This introductory stop sets the stage for the rich history of downtown Budapest.

Admission Not Applicable

Hungarian Parliament Building

As you delve into downtown Pest, catch a glimpse of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building. While not a designated stop, its presence frames the cityscape, hinting at the grandeur of Budapest.

Admission Not Applicable

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