• Holy Trinity Statue -

  • History of the construction of the Holy Trinity column
  • Overview of the symbolism of the figures on the column

• Matthias Church -

  • History of the church’s foundation
  • Architectural features

• Fisherman’s Bastion -

  • Fascinating statues
  • Exploring the connection between the double cross and the Hungarians
  • Panoramic views of Pest
  • Captivating legends
  • Short photo break

• Statue of Pope Innocent XI -

  • Statue of Pope Sylvester II
  • Coronation statue of King Matthias
  • Oldest building in Hungary

• National Archives of Hungary -

  • Architectural marvels
  • Vienna Gate
  • Golden signatures on Uri Street
  • Statues nearby and their stories

• Church of Saint Mary Magdalene -

  • Monument of the coronation mantle of the Hungarian kings
  • WWII ruins

• Arpad Toth Promenade (Setany) -

  • First flag after WWII
  • Row of cannons
  • View of the Buda hills
  • Statue of Szekely Knight
  • Brief history of WWII and the siege of Budapest

• Statue of Mounted Andras Hadik -

  • Most renowned Hungarian knight
  • Fascinating local customs
  • Oldest Hungarian confectionery

• Labyrinth -

  • Natural cave used as a dungeon
  • Tale of Dracula/Vlad the Impaler

• Statue of the Independence War -

  • Statue of Independence
  • History of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848
  • Connecting the symbolism of the statues to the original war
  • House of Houdini

• Szent György Street -

  • Offices of the President and Prime Ministers
  • Ruins of medieval castles
  • Intriguing secret stories

• Buda Hill Funicular -

  • Second oldest funicular
  • Zero kilometer stone
  • Oldest bridge in Hungary

• Turul Bird Statue -

  • Statue of Hungary’s national bird
  • History of the national bird of Hungary
  • Story of the naming of the Hungarians

• Fountain of King Matthias -

  • Most beautiful fountain in Budapest
  • A romantic tragedy

• Lions Court - Buda Castle -

  • Courtyard of Buda Castle
  • Mythical statues and their explanations on the facade
  • Fascinating local customs

• Királyi lovarda -

  • The royal Hungarian stable
  • Fascinating local customs

• Prince Eugene of Savoy’s Equestrian Statue -

  • Largest statue in the castle district
  • Liberator of the Hungarians from the Ottomans
  • Fun facts

• S. MARIA MATER DEI -

  • Statue of Virgin Mother Mary and Baby Jesus
  • The bridges of Budapest and their connection to the Hungarian monarchs

• Castle Garden -

  • The garden of the castle
  • Spiral staircase tower
  • Triton fountain

• Várkert Bazár -

  • Architecture of the Várkert Bazár
  • Statues on the facade of the structure

• Live guide

• tips and gratuities

• This tour explores the most locations on Castle Hill, featuring all major attractions, numerous hidden gems, and fascinating facts!
• Enjoy short breaks to capture photos and express yourself!
• Our guides are fluent in English and share captivating historical and local facts, legends, and trends in a clear and entertaining way.
• Experience an engaging journey from the arrival of the Hungarians in Hungary to the 21st century as we explore their architectural wonders!
• We are dedicated to ensuring our guests have the most enjoyable experience possible.
• We proudly hold a perfect review score (5/5) with over 500 reviews on GetYourGuide!

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