Guided tour of Budapest
We will start with our vibrant city tour in the most comfortable way and pick you up at the doors of the hotel. It will travel "Pest" in the direction of the channel, on the banks of the river Danube. We will pass by Chain Bridge, one of the most important and unique icons of the Hungarian capital.
The Chain Bridge
The Chain Bridge connects both cities, "Buda and" Pest. Of all the Danube it is the most famous and important bridge in Budapest.
Then, in the north direction of the city we will be passing in front of the Great St. Stephen's Basilica and Parliament.
St. Stephen's Basilica
It is the largest building of the Catholic cult of the Republic of Hungary. Due to its enormous dimensions it can accommodate more than 8.500 people.
Its main facade has two twin towers. With 96 meters high, it is the highest point in Budapest.
The Parlament
It is the scenario where meetings of the Hungarian National Assembly are held. Due to its dimensions, it has given off the following curiosities:
- Built between the years 1884 and 1902, it is the greatest work of its time.
- It has dimensions of 268 meters long and 118 meters wide.
- After that of Romania and Argentina, it is the third largest parliament in the world.
After a look at the two tallest buildings in Budapest, we will cross the Danube over the Margarita Bridge. To reach "Buddha", We will make a stop to visit the Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church.
Fisherman's Bastion
Located on the Hill of the Royal Castle, it is a neo-gothic and neo-romantic style viewpoint, built between 1895 and 1902
It has numerous walks and stairs. On this terrace are the seven towers that represent the seven Magyar tribes. It receives the name in honor of the group of fishermen responsible for defending this enclave in the Middle Ages.
In addition, this viewpoint has the following features:
- On it stands a bronze statue of Stephen I of Hungary on horseback, dating from 1906.
- The Matthias Church is located next to the Bastion and the Statue.
Matthias Church
Its official name is the Temple of Our Lady, in honor of the Virgin Mary, patron of Hungary. It was built between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, his style is the Neo-gothic
Tour Closure
We continue through the Hungarian capital to get to the top of Mount gellert and we will make a stop next to the Citadel and from there you will have the opportunity to take spectacular photos ...
Back in Pest We will continue the tour through the following route:
- Central Market
- The National Museum
- The Eastern Station
- Puskás Stadium.
- La Plaza de los Héroes
Then, after taking a walk on the square, we resume the panoramic tour of Cosmopolitan Avenue Andrássy. Followed by the opera We return to the center, where the tour ends.
Important information
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Languages:The tour is always done in Spanish, but sometimes it can be done in two languages.
- Includes: Hotel pick-up, Spanish-speaking tour guide and transportation by minibus.
- When to reserve: reservations are allowed until 12: 00 hours of the previous day (Budapest time) as long as there are seats left.
- Cancellation: Free! Cancel without charges until 48 hours before the activity. If you cancel with less time or do not show up, no refund will be offered.