Overview

This three-hour private walking tour covers the essential sights of Budapest, including the Chain Bridge, Hungarian Parliament Building, and St. Stephen's Cathedral, along with notable locations such as Shoes on the Danube Bank and Liberty Square. The tour begins at the Chain Bridge with a 15-minute stop to learn about Budapest’s first permanent bridge. It continues with a 15-minute visit to the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial, which commemorates World War II and Jewish history. Next is a 15-minute exterior walk around the Hungarian Parliament Building, the third largest parliament building in the world. A 30-minute walk through Liberty Square follows, highlighting its main features. The tour includes a 30-minute guided visit inside St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with skip-the-line entry and access to the best viewpoint on the Pest side. There is a brief 5-minute stop at Gresham Palace to see the interior of this Art Nouveau building. The route continues with a 30-minute visit to Budapest’s Jewish Quarter in the 7th District, focusing on its main sights. Behind the Great Synagogue, there is a 5-minute stop at the Tree of Life memorial, where the guide explains its significance. The final stop is a 10-minute visit to Szimpla Kert, the city’s oldest ruin bar, including information about its history and suggestions for other local places to visit. The tour includes tea and coffee, a free map, recommendations for restaurants and museums, and home-made strudel at the Strudel House. A licensed guide leads the tour, which is available any time between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Private transportation is not included.

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• Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

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