Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour
Overview
With Mysterium Tours®, spend approx. 2-hours exploring the exterior of the Buda castle district by night and listen to gruesome historical facts and the bloody side of Hungarian history in the XV-XVII century, and learn the myths of Vlad Dracula and the blood countess Elizabeth Báthory. Finally your Storyteller will tell you Hungarian folktales and vampire stories and chronicles of the 19° century.
Away from the crowds of Pest, this informative and entertaining tour, guided by a professional actor in period costume, takes you to some of the charming, magical places of the city: the Buda castle courts.
This activity is an immersive storytelling experiences about legends, mythology, dark medieval history, tales and folklore.
The tour is more ideal for adults and youth. If you wish to bring your children, they can go for free (up to 6 years old).
What's Included
- Local professional storyteller / guide costumed
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Labyrinth / Undergrounds
Meeting Location
Budapest
Clark Ádám tér, 1013 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Budapest
Szentháromság tér, 1014 Hungary
Then the tour guide can escort you back to the starting point.
What To Expect
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Buda Castle
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Turul Bird Statue (pass by)
Fountain of King Matthias
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Buda Castle
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Matthias Church (pass by)
Fisherman's Bastion (pass by)
Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue
15 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Activity code: C-135788P1
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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).
- Local professional storyteller / guide costumed.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Labyrinth / Undergrounds.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour 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
- Local professional storyteller / guide costumed
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Labyrinth / Undergrounds
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
