Budapest Highlights
Overview
Discover Budapest at your own pace with a licensed private local guide!
A perfect introduction to Budapest without rushing with plenty of photo opportunities.
In addition to historical, cultural and architectural attractions we can always stop for a coffee or to taste some delicious local food.
Please note that this is a recommended itinerary and we will visit the attractions from the outside. The tour can be customized according to your pace and preferences.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Meals
- 24-hour Budapest-travelcard: 7 EUR per person OR a 72-hour Budapest-travelcard: 15 EUR per person
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
I will meet you in the lobby of your hotel right before the tour. If your hotel is not listed, please let me know its name and address.
What To Expect
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Budapest (pass by)
Buda Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Matthias Church
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fisherman's Bastion
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hungarian Parliament Building
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shoes on the Danube Bank
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Szabadsag ter
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heroes' Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
City Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We will see the attractions from the outside, we will not enter.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Budapest Highlights?
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 17 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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).
- Professional guide.
- Meals.
- 24-hour Budapest-travelcard: 7 EUR per person OR a 72-hour Budapest-travelcard: 15 EUR per person.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Budapest Highlights 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
- Professional guide
- Meals
- 24-hour Budapest-travelcard: 7 EUR per person OR a 72-hour Budapest-travelcard: 15 EUR per person
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- We will see the attractions from the outside, we will not enter.
