Budapest Fisherman's Bastion and St Stephen's Basilica Tour
Overview
Experience the fairytale views and legends of Fisherman's Bastion & Buda Castle District with a Private Guide.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-H Fisherman's Bastion (No Transport)
Walk through all parts of Fisherman’s Bastion with tickets included. Discover hidden corners, soak in Budapest’s best views, hear stories of the Buda Castle District.
3-H: Fisherman's Bastion & Transport
Relax with a 1-h transfer and a 2-H guided tour of Fisherman’s Bastion (including paid parts) & Buda Castle District.
4-H Fisherman's Bastion & Basilica (No Transport)
Explore all parts of Fisherman's Bastion and St Stephen's Basilica with entrance tickets included. See the best of the Buda Castle District and Old Town.
5-H: Fisherman's Bastion, Basilica & Transport
Book a 1-H round-trip transfer with a 4-H tour of Fisherman's Bastion (including paid parts), St Stephen's Basilica, Old Town & Buda Castle District in Budapest.
What's Included
- 2-way private car transfer from your accommodation in Budapest (3- and 5-hour options only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to St Stephen's Basilica and Old Town walking tour (4 & 5-h options only)
- Entrance ticket to all parts of Fisherman's Bastion (all options)
- Private Tour of Fisherman's Bastion, Buda Castle District, Old Town & St Stephen's Basilica
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Skip-the-line tickets to St Stephen's Basilica & Old Town walking tour (in the 2 & 3-hour options)
- 2-way private car transfer from your accommodation in Budapest (in the 2- and 4-hour options)
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “5-h Fisherman's Bastion,EN, HU”, “3-h Fisherman's Bastion EN,HU”, “3-hFisherman's BastionGEITSPFR” and “5-hFisherman's BastionGEFRITSP”.
For the options “4-hFisherman's BastionGEITSPFR”, “2-hFisherman's BastionGEFRSPIT”, “4-h Fisherman's Bastion EN,HU” and “2-h Fisherman's Bastion EN, HU”.
Budapest
Országház u. 2, 1014 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Budapest
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman's Bastion
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Buda Castle
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Matthias Church
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Check your email the day before the tour for key details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of sites visited depends on your chosen tour option.
- Tickets to Fisherman's Bastion will be purchased at the ticket office. Admission includes the upper towers.
- Tickets to St Stephen's Basilica are booked in advance to allow you to skip the line. Admission excludes the treasury and terrace.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather - rain or shine.
- To ensure a personal experience, we allow 1–25 guests per guide. For larger groups, additional guides will be provided.
- Round-trip transfer with hotel pickup and drop-off is included in the 3-hour and 3,5-hour options. The estimated transfer time is 1-hour, but will vary depending on the location of your accommodation. We'll arrange a standard sedan for 1–3 people, or a spacious van for 4-7. Book a 4-people tour to enjoy more space!
- Have special requests or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Budapest Fisherman’s Bastion and St Stephen’s Basilica Tour?
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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).
- 2-way private car transfer from your accommodation in Budapest (3- and 5-hour options only).
- Skip-the-line tickets to St Stephen's Basilica and Old Town walking tour (4 & 5-h options only).
- Entrance ticket to all parts of Fisherman's Bastion (all options).
- Private Tour of Fisherman's Bastion, Buda Castle District, Old Town & St Stephen's Basilica.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.
- Skip-the-line tickets to St Stephen's Basilica & Old Town walking tour (in the 2 & 3-hour options).
- 2-way private car transfer from your accommodation in Budapest (in the 2- and 4-hour options).
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Budapest Fisherman's Bastion and St Stephen's Basilica Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Fisherman’s Bastion and St Stephen’s Basilica 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
- 2-way private car transfer from your accommodation in Budapest (3- and 5-hour options only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to St Stephen's Basilica and Old Town walking tour (4 & 5-h options only)
- Entrance ticket to all parts of Fisherman's Bastion (all options)
- Private Tour of Fisherman's Bastion, Buda Castle District, Old Town & St Stephen's Basilica
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Skip-the-line tickets to St Stephen's Basilica & Old Town walking tour (in the 2 & 3-hour options)
- 2-way private car transfer from your accommodation in Budapest (in the 2- and 4-hour options)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Check your email the day before the tour for key details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of sites visited depends on your chosen tour option.
- Tickets to Fisherman's Bastion will be purchased at the ticket office. Admission includes the upper towers.
- Tickets to St Stephen's Basilica are booked in advance to allow you to skip the line. Admission excludes the treasury and terrace.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather - rain or shine.
- To ensure a personal experience, we allow 1–25 guests per guide. For larger groups, additional guides will be provided.
- Round-trip transfer with hotel pickup and drop-off is included in the 3-hour and 3,5-hour options. The estimated transfer time is 1-hour, but will vary depending on the location of your accommodation. We'll arrange a standard sedan for 1–3 people, or a spacious van for 4-7. Book a 4-people tour to enjoy more space!
- Have special requests or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!
