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Budapest 3-Hour Highlights Guided Group Tour

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Budapest, Hungary
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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German, Spanish
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Overview

Discover all the most important sights in Budapest with your tour guide during a 3-hour city tour. Let us show you the main attractions on both sides of the River Danube. Walk around the Castle District and see the top attractions of Pest.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Budapest
Báthory utca 19, 1054 Hungary

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End point

Budapest
Kossuth Lajos tér, 1055 Hungary

This tour ends at Kossuth Lajos tér, in front of the Parliament building (except on Mondays when the tour ends at Deák tér/square)

What To Expect

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Buda Castle

Your first stop on this guided city tour of Budapest is in the Castle District for a short walk to see the area’s main attractions. You’ll visit the Castle District area, the perfect spot for enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding area.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Erzsebet Bridge (pass by)

Crossing Elisabeth Bridge from Buda to Pest
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Andrassy Avenue (pass by)

Drive along Andrássy Avenue and pass by the former aristocratic mansions
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Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz (pass by)

State Opera House
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Heroes' Square

Walk to Heroes' Square, short introduction to Hungary's history. Fine Arts Museum & Exhibition Hall
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) (pass by)

Hungary's third largest catholic church
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Kossuth Lajos Square

Tour terminates at Kossuth tér (Parliament Square)
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Guests with limited mobility may find boarding and disembarking the vehicle, and climbing steps during the programme tiring or unsafe. For more precise information on the challenges of participating in this tour as a guest with reduced mobility, please contact our colleagues, who will be happy to advise you in detail!

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Budapest 3-Hour Highlights Guided Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-43641P6

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142 reviews

Average 4.58 out of 5 stars based on 142 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Guests with limited mobility may find boarding and disembarking the vehicle, and climbing steps during the programme tiring or unsafe. For more precise information on the challenges of participating in this tour as a guest with reduced mobility, please contact our colleagues, who will be happy to advise you in detail!
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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