Budapest City Sightseeing Half-Day Tour
Overview
See the best of the Hungarian capital, Budapest on a live guided bus tour. Admire iconic buildings such as the Parliament and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Enjoy a guided walk in the castle area on the Buda side and see the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Buda Castle area guided walk
- Live-guided tour
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Budapest
Apáczai Csere János u. 12, 1052 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Margaret Bridge (pass by)
Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz (pass by)
House of Terror Museum (pass by)
Heroes' Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Matthias Church
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman's Bastion
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
EUrama Quality Sightseeing Tours (pass by)
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Itinerary is subject to change in the event of road closures, sporting events, etc.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-18851P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Buda Castle area guided walk.
- Live-guided tour.
- Hotel pick up and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Budapest City Sightseeing Half-Day Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Budapest City Sightseeing Half-Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Buda Castle area guided walk
- Live-guided tour
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Itinerary is subject to change in the event of road closures, sporting events, etc.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
