• Deak Ferenc Square - Let’s meet at the stairs of the Lutheran church at Deák tér. From here, we’ll take a short walk to Elizabeth Square and the Opera House.

• Heroes’ Square - After learning about the Opera and other opulent buildings from the outside, we’ll hop on the Millennium Underground, Europe’s first underground railway, and continue our walk to Heroes’ Square and City Park. Here, we’ll visit Vajdahunyad Castle and learn about its architecture.

• Szechenyi Baths and Pool - Discover the rich history of Budapest’s most visited thermal bath. If possible, we’ll also take a glimpse of the outdoor pools by entering through the side entrance. From this point, we’ll take the underground back to downtown to St. Stephen’s Basilica.

• St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) - Learn about the birth of Catholic Hungary and its state founder, King Stephen. We’ll also introduce you to the great deeds of other notable figures in Hungarian history, such as Ferenc Puskás.

• Szabadsag ter - After a short break at the Strudel House, where we’ll enjoy strudel and coffee, we’ll walk towards the bank district of Budapest and end up at the city’s most beautiful square. Learn about the last remaining Soviet statue, the American embassy, and the Memorial of the German Occupation.

• Hungarian Parliament Building - We’ll reach Kossuth tér, where we’ll observe the magnificent Hungarian Parliament building. We’ll discuss its architecture, history, and politics, both past and present. We’ll also visit the Shoes on the Danube Promenade near the Parliament building.

• Fisherman’s Bastion - After visiting the Parliament, we’ll take Metro 2 (the red line) under the Danube and soon reach the top of Castle Hill. We’ll start our walk and historical journey at the Fisherman’s Bastion, enjoying a panoramic view from the beautiful lookout terrace. From here, we’ll walk to the Royal Palace area.

• Chain Bridge - We’ll walk down Castle Hill along the Funicular. Hear fascinating stories about Budapest’s iconic first permanent bridge and the tales of its lions.

• Tour Guide
• Snacks
• Tea and coffee

The essential walking tour is an overview of Hungary’s past, culture, and its people. The aim of my walking tour is to make you discover and experience our city through the eyes of an insider and to be informed by a native Hungarian about the past and current affairs of the city. I’d like to tell you all the history behind our bridges, buildings, and statues, but most importantly, I would like you to have fun and return home from Hungary with great memories.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.