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Budapest's Highlights- Half Day Tour

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Budapest, Hungary
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5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This tour is a Must-Do tour mainly if you are a first time visitor, who would love to explore the main highlights of the wonderful Budapest and understand the history and different stories behind them. You will get plenty of information and recommendation of the best places to visit. Quality and unforgettable experience is very important and I will make sure you"ll get all these. I like to offer surprises on my tours, that are related to the Hungarian culture, tradition.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
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Budapest
Szent István tér 4-5, 1051 Hungary

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Fisherman's Bastion

Fisherman's Bastion is one of the main highlights in Budapest , in the Buda castle district together with the outstanding Matthias Church and just 10 min walking distance from the Buda Castle. It is a lookout terrace with amazing views to Pest, the other site of the city. From here you can have the best view of the Hungarian Parliament Building.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Heroes' Square

Heroes's Square is located in the City Park, in Pest side, just about 10-15 min from the city center. This is the place where the history begins, you can learn about our rich history in a beautiful environment as in this area we will visit the fairy tale Vajdahunyad castle, we pass by the famous Széchenyi Thermal Spa, the unique House of Music , etc.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gellert Hill

The views form the top of the Gellért Hill in Buda is just breathtaking. Here you will have a great panorama of both Buda and Pest , see the main highlights of the city, the Danube, the main bridges. It is part of the World Heritage sites together with the Buda Castle district. Perfect for photography and relaxing walks.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Buda Castle

The Buda castle ,the former Royal Palace gives home to 3 cultural institutes: the Hungarian National Gallery's , History Castle Museum and the Széchenyi Library. A historical area with beautiful architecture, great views, terraces. Is near the renovated Castle Garden and just about 10 min walk to the Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Budapest’s Highlights- Half Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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