Budapest
Duration: 2.5 hours
Language:
English
© Budapest Free Walking Tour
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First day in Budapest?
Our essential free Budapest tour is the best way to start your experience from day one. A fascinating walking tour of historical monuments and buildings
General history and useful tips from a local on your first day in Budapest
Free Budapest Walking Tour By Locals
Starts at the Hungarian State Opera and ends at Parliament. Click on a date in the calendar to see the available times
On this free tour of Budapest you will see:
Chain Bridge
St. Stephen’s Basilica
Parliament
Full Itinerary
- Hungarian State Opera House
- Andrássy Avenue
- Metro Line 1
- Erzsébet Square
- Danube Fountain
- Mister Bean Teddy Bear Statue
- Old Gerbeaud Café
- Vörösmarty Square
- Váci Street
- Vigadó Concert Hall
- Children with the Frog Fountain
- Little Princess Statue
- Tram 2
- Jane Haining Pier
- Chain Bridge
- Hungarian Academy of Sciences
- Franz Liszt Memorial
- Policeman Károly Statue
- St. Stephen’s Basilica
- German Occupation Memorial
- Gresham Palace
- Liberty Square
- Former National Television Headquarters
- Soviet War Memorial
- Ronald Reagan Statue
- Adria Palace
- Szamos Pastry Shop
- Hungarian Parliament
What will you learn?
At the end you will know where the Hungarians come from, whose mummified hand is in the Basilica and why the parliament does not use the flag of the European Union
Tips
- Restaurants, boats, etc.
- Typical meals
- Essential activities
- Mobility (transport)
Historical content
- Beginnings of the Hungarians
- Monarchy in Hungary
- Christianity
- Austro-Hungarian Empire
- Empress Sissi and Franz Joseph I
- World War 1
- 2nd World War
- Nazi occupation in Budapest and Jews
- Communism in Budapest
- Budapest today
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We did our homework. We have designed the Best Free Walking Tour of Budapest ever
About us
Since 2014, perfecting our walking tours. All our guides are originally from Budapest showing our beautiful city and telling the history of our beloved nation to those who want to listen to it
Our guides are accredited by the Hungarian government and we are one of the first free tours in Budapest that exist
What are free tours?
Our Budapest free walking tours are a guided visit to the most emblematic sites and buildings, led by an expert in history and architecture
Other travelers like you join our tours every day
We invite you to walk with us in this great experience!
Why book our tours?
- Free cancellation without penalties
- Loud and clear. Our guides use loudspeaker
- Even if there is rain, the tour takes place
- All our guides are professionals
- Best rated free tours of Budapest
- Excellent command of the English language
- As if that were not enough, we are funny!
How much should I pay for the free tour?
The suggested payment is 15 EUR per adult, but you are free to decide at the end of the tour what is the fair payment for your guide
Guides accept EUR, USD, GBP, HUF and Revolut
© Budapest Free Walking Tours
Otto2 weeks ago
Blanka was an amazing your guide. She was very knowledgeable about her hometown of Budapest.
Gillian Miller2 weeks ago
Easy instructions for the meeting point. Biana was on time, friendly and very knowledgeable. We were a small group but it was really fun and interactive. We enjoyed insights onto the history of Budapest combined with humour and sensitivity Excellent
Giuliana Verzinoa week ago
Amazing tour and Blanka was really kind and nice to listen to, she gave us really good advices on local places, food and trasportation as well!
Nicolea year ago
I did the Palace walking tour with Zoli and I can honestly say he was the BEST tour guide I've had. He was kind, super funny, knowledgeable and honest. It's like a breath of fresh air. If you book one of these tours definitely go with either ZOLI or BARBIE!
Rebecca Lima year ago
We joined the tour with Blanka and she was friendly, informative and gave us a lot of great tips and also history of Budapest! Would recommend joining the tour.
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