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Private City Kickstart Tour: Budapest

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Budapest, Hungary
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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Receive a warm welcome to Budapest on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 2 hours, a local guide will get you acquainted with Budapest to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find National Museum and Váci street, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Budapest is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Budapest
Deák Ferenc tér 4, 1052 Hungary

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Hungarian National Museum

The Hungarian National Museum collects, preserves and presents the historical relics of the Carpathian Basin and Hungary since 1802.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vigado Square (Vigado ter)

Go back in time and see Budapest's nineteenth century concert hall
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vorosmarty Square (Vorosmarty ter) (pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Erzsebet Bridge

Pass by the Elisabeth Bridge
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vaci Street (pass by)

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Belvarosi Nagyboldogasszony Foplebaniatemplom (pass by)

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Central Market Hall (pass by)

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Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) (pass by)

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Ruins of Contra Aquincum (pass by)

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Kalvin Square (pass by)

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Zsolnay Manufaktura Budapest Brand Showroom - Astoria (pass by)

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Kazinczy Street Synagogue (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private City Kickstart Tour: Budapest?

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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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