Budapest Highlights Self Guided Tour from Bastions to Basilicas
Overview
Explore the heart of Budapest at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. Stroll along the Danube Promenade to uncover iconic landmarks like the Hungarian Parliament, Széchenyi Chain Bridge and views of the Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion. Also uncover a poignant memorial and hidden gems. Along the way, you will hear about thermal baths, Hungarian wines and coffee culture.
Ideal for first-time visitors, curious explorers, or anyone who enjoys a flexible schedule, this tour blends history, architecture and has over 15 stops taking you through the best of the Pest side of the river.
What's Included
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” for tour access instructions.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Meeting Location
Budapest
Belgrád rakpart, 1051 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Little Princess Statue
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Szechenyi Lanchid
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gresham Palace (pass by)
Hungarian Academy of Sciences (pass by)
Liberty Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Stephen's Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hungarian Parliament Building (pass by)
Shoes on the Danube Bank
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jozsef Nador Ter
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-472599P84
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” for tour access instructions.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded.
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation.
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like.
- Audio and written guide included.
- Any physical devices or headphones.
- Human tour guide at location.
The minimum age to participate is 14..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Budapest Highlights Self Guided Tour from Bastions to Basilicas is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Budapest Highlights Self Guided Tour from Bastions to Basilicas will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” for tour access instructions.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
