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5 Hours Private Budapest First Class Tour with Parliament option

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5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Take a 5 hours informative private city tour with a perfect guide and enjoy an amazing time all around Budapest!

Explore the neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building,visit the National Assembly hall, and Holy Crown inside.

Visit the stops with us, the Buda Castle area, St Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square and Gellért Hill on a private city tour

Admire the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle area and stunning views from the Fisherman’s Bastion

Hear about the 1,000-year history of Hungary’s capital from our professional guide

This half day sightseeing tour makes the perfect introduction for the first time visitor to Budapest.

This informative tour includes the following sights:

City Park – Heroes Square, Zoo, Circus, Széchenyi Bath, Vajdahunyad Castle

Andrássy Street (Opera, Puppet Theatre, House of Terror Museum)

St. Stephen’s Basilica , Parliament (outside) Jewish quarter ,Chain bridge

Castle area - Matthias Church, Fishermen’s Bastion – entrance tickets included

Citadel-Gellert hill

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Entrance fee to Saint Stephen's Basilica or Matthias Church
  • Gratuities
  • Food or drink
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up service is from any hotels or from any private addresses in Budapest at 09.00am.

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Heroes' Square

The Heroes square is the largest and most impressive sqaure of the city.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Buda Castle

Buda Castle district is packed with historic sights and attractions and you get a breathtaking view of The Danube with the Chain bridge.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Citadella

Admire the fortress of the Gellért hill and visit the symbol of the Hungarian symbol of Budapest, the Statue of Liberty.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hungarian Parliament Building

Optional stop. The Hungarian Parliament is one of the most beautiful Goverment Buildings in all Europe. Hear its history from our professional guide. Wander the Parliament's historic halls, learn about the building's neo-Gothic detailing and architecture, and uncover the stories of this prominent testament to Hungarian governance. The interior visit takes 45 MIn, inside the tour is audioguided.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Matthias Church

Budapest largest church, dedicated to Hungary's first king. Interior guided visit is included.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Szechenyi Lanchid (pass by)

The most famous and the first bridge of Hungary.
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Szechenyi Baths and Pool (pass by)

Szechenyi Bath is the biggest and most popular of all the thermal baths in Budapest. What is more, it is one of the biggest natural hot spring spa baths in Europe ... During the stop in the City park you will see and hear the history of the Szechenyi bath.
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Vajdahunyad Castle

Vajdahunyad Castle is a romantic castle in Budapest, located in the beautiful City Park by the boating lake. Take a nice walk with your tour guide around the castle in this beautiful garden.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Andrassy Avenue (pass by)

The tour drives you along Andrassy Avenue in Budapest, an elegant boulevard in the city center. Sights, attractions, restaurants, and cafes in the Andrassy ut area.
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Jewish Quarter

Ranking as the largest synagogue in Europe—and the second-largest in the world—Dohány Street Synagogue is one of Budapest’s most striking monuments. Aptly nicknamed the “Great Synagogue,” it’s not only an architectural marvel but also an important part of Budapest’s Jewish history and heritage.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Central Market Hall (pass by)

Budapest's largest and most expansive indoor market, built in the neo-Gothic style, offers a variety of food stalls, from fresh vegetables, fowl and meat to wine and liquor shops.
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Fisherman's Bastion

The Fisherman's Bastion was built in the early 1900's to provide tourists with a view of the City and the Danube River. It is a "must see" on every tourist's list.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization, we regularly sanitize and clean our equipment and work areas, we make hand sanitizer readily available to our guests and team members, and practice social distancing measures through providing private tours and private transfers.We will check the health of employees every day, wear masks and thoroughly disinfect our hands, equipment, vehicles and changing areas.
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Adult pricing applies to all travellers
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 5 Hours Private Budapest First Class Tour with Parliament option?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Average 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 18 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Entrance fee to Saint Stephen's Basilica or Matthias Church
  • Please NOTE the churches are closed on Sundays (mass) so Fisherman Bastion ticket is added instead
  • Entrance fee to Parliament building (optional)
  • Transport by private air-conditioned minivan/car
  • Parliament tour is not private, audioguided
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food or drink

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization, we regularly sanitize and clean our equipment and work areas, we make hand sanitizer readily available to our guests and team members, and practice social distancing measures through providing private tours and private transfers.We will check the health of employees every day, wear masks and thoroughly disinfect our hands, equipment, vehicles and changing areas.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Adult pricing applies to all travellers
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • PARLIAMENT BUILDING IS CLOSED : 24,25,26 DECEMBER !!!!
  • Please arrive 20 minutes before your booked time slot, because you have to go trough a security check. Printed tickets must be shown at the entrance. Please note that during parliamentary sessions, and other official events, the guided tours in the Parliament can be postponed or cancelled.

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