Budapest Night Small-Group Walking Tour with Optional Danube River Cruise
by Absolute Tours Budapest
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€156Overview
The tour starts at the Hungarian State Opera House, where the guide spends about 10 minutes explaining the building's history and notable Hungarian composers. The group then walks for 10 minutes along Andrassy Avenue, learning about the 19th-century development of the area. Next, the tour visits St Stephen's Basilica for 15 minutes to discuss Hungary’s kings and its founder, St Stephen. After that, there is a 10-minute stop at Szabadsag ter square, where the guide talks about life during the communist era and the Soviet Memorial. The tour continues with a 10-minute visit to the Hungarian Parliament Building to cover current political topics. Guests then cross the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Budapest's oldest bridge, with a 5-minute stop to hear its history and enjoy views of the Buda Castle District. The walk proceeds along the Danube Embankment promenade for 10 minutes, offering sights of Gellért Hill and Buda Castle. The walking part ends at the Little Princess Statue after 5 minutes. The total walking time is about two hours. After the walk, guests may choose to take a one-hour Danube River cruise operated by Legenda Cruises. The cruise ticket includes a drink. The guide leads only the walking tour and assists with cruise check-in. The full experience lasts around three hours. The tour does not include entrance to the interiors of churches or buildings, nor food or transport services. It runs in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz
The guide explains the building's history and highlights famous Hungarian composers associated with it.
10 min
Andrassy Avenue
The walk continues along Andrassy Avenue where the guide discusses the history of this 19th-century boulevard.
10 min
Szent Istvan Bazilika
Guests learn about Hungary's history, including its kings and the state founder, St Stephen.
15 min
Szabadsag ter
At this square, the guide talks about life under communist rule and the Soviet Memorial.
10 min
Hungarian Parliament Building
Visitors stop to receive information about the current state and politics of Hungary.
10 min
Szechenyi Lanchid
The group crosses Budapest's oldest bridge and hears stories while viewing the Buda Castle District.
5 min
Korzo - Danube Embankment (Dunakorzo)
Guests walk along the Danube Promenade with views of Gellert Hill and Buda Castle.
10 min
Little Princess Statue
The walking tour ends at the Little Princess Statue.
5 min
Danube River
For those selecting the option, the tour includes a one-hour boat cruise on the Danube River with a drink.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of the State Opera House
End point
At the pier, close to transport links
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Budapest Night Small-Group Walking Tour with Optional Danube River Cruise
by Absolute Tours Budapest
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€156Overview
The tour starts at the Hungarian State Opera House, where the guide spends about 10 minutes explaining the building's history and notable Hungarian composers. The group then walks for 10 minutes along Andrassy Avenue, learning about the 19th-century development of the area. Next, the tour visits St Stephen's Basilica for 15 minutes to discuss Hungary’s kings and its founder, St Stephen. After that, there is a 10-minute stop at Szabadsag ter square, where the guide talks about life during the communist era and the Soviet Memorial. The tour continues with a 10-minute visit to the Hungarian Parliament Building to cover current political topics. Guests then cross the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Budapest's oldest bridge, with a 5-minute stop to hear its history and enjoy views of the Buda Castle District. The walk proceeds along the Danube Embankment promenade for 10 minutes, offering sights of Gellért Hill and Buda Castle. The walking part ends at the Little Princess Statue after 5 minutes. The total walking time is about two hours. After the walk, guests may choose to take a one-hour Danube River cruise operated by Legenda Cruises. The cruise ticket includes a drink. The guide leads only the walking tour and assists with cruise check-in. The full experience lasts around three hours. The tour does not include entrance to the interiors of churches or buildings, nor food or transport services. It runs in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz
The guide explains the building's history and highlights famous Hungarian composers associated with it.
10 min
Andrassy Avenue
The walk continues along Andrassy Avenue where the guide discusses the history of this 19th-century boulevard.
10 min
Szent Istvan Bazilika
Guests learn about Hungary's history, including its kings and the state founder, St Stephen.
15 min
Szabadsag ter
At this square, the guide talks about life under communist rule and the Soviet Memorial.
10 min
Hungarian Parliament Building
Visitors stop to receive information about the current state and politics of Hungary.
10 min
Szechenyi Lanchid
The group crosses Budapest's oldest bridge and hears stories while viewing the Buda Castle District.
5 min
Korzo - Danube Embankment (Dunakorzo)
Guests walk along the Danube Promenade with views of Gellert Hill and Buda Castle.
10 min
Little Princess Statue
The walking tour ends at the Little Princess Statue.
5 min
Danube River
For those selecting the option, the tour includes a one-hour boat cruise on the Danube River with a drink.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of the State Opera House
End point
At the pier, close to transport links
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.