Budapest Essentials Private Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems
Overview
This 3-hour walking tour is perfect for visitors with limited time and for those who would like to get a good introduction to our city.
During the tour we visit some of Budapest's most popular attractions - like the Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Parliament - as well as some lesser-known locations - Shoes on the Danube, Liberty Square etc.
By the end of this tour you will be confident with public transport of Budapest as well as the must visit places, best restaurants and museums.
WE ARE AVAILABLE ALL DAY BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 7:00 PM.
PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WOULD LIKE TO START THE TOUR!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee or tea or soft drink
- Free map and many recommendations for your stay
- Home-made strudel in the Strudel House
- Walking tour with a licensed tour guide
- Skip the line entry and guided visit to the St.Stephen's Cathedral
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Budapest
Apáczai Csere János u. 12-14, 1052 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Budapest
Deák Ferenc tér, Hungary
What To Expect
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Szechenyi Lanchid
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shoes on the Danube Bank
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hungarian Parliament Building
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Gresham Palace
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jewish Quarter
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Tree of Life
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Szimpla Kert
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee or tea or soft drink.
- Free map and many recommendations for your stay.
- Home-made strudel in the Strudel House.
- Walking tour with a licensed tour guide.
- Skip the line entry and guided visit to the St.Stephen's Cathedral.
- Private transportation.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Budapest Essentials Private Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems is as follows:
- 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 Essentials Private Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems 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
- Tea and coffeeCoffee or tea or soft drink
- Free map and many recommendations for your stay
- Home-made strudel in the Strudel House
- Walking tour with a licensed tour guide
- Skip the line entry and guided visit to the St.Stephen's Cathedral
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
