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Buda Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Royal Cake Tasting

By Antel
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$30 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 2m
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Overview

Explore Buda Castle on a guided walking tour. Uncover rich Hungarian history through stories and legends; enjoy a slice of iconic Dobos Torta from the era of Empress Sisi, Hungary’s most famous queen.

Enjoy a richly detailed historical walking tour paired with a taste of one of Hungary’s most iconic desserts—the beloved Dobos torta, still cherished by locals today. This is no ordinary cake: it features six layers of soft sponge, filled with rich chocolate buttercream, and finished with a signature caramel topping. As part of your experience, you’ll discover how this famous dessert became a favourite of Empress Sisi—often regarded as Hungary’s most iconic (and famously admired) queen who once used to reside at the very Buda Castle! This is a visit to the royal palace with a real royal treat therefore!

Activity location

  • Holy Trinity Statue
    • Szentháromság utca
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks Castle
    • 1-3 Hess András tér
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary

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Gems of the Budapest Castle District Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 2 minutes2h 2m
    2h 2m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 3:00 PM
Price details
NZ$29.92 x 1 AdultNZ$29.92
Total
Price is NZ$29.92
Until Mon, 20 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dobos Torta (6 layered Royal Hungarian cake with chocolate buttercream and caramel topping)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    tips and service charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Holy Trinity Statue

  • 5m
- Background of the construction of the Holy trinity column - Brief explanations of the symbolisms of the figures of the column

Matthias Church

  • 5m
- Background of the foundation of the church - Architectural details

Halaszbastya

  • 20m
- Interesting statues - exploring the relation of the double cross and the hungarians - panoramic pest views - intriguing legends - short break for photos

Statue of Pope Innocent XI

  • 5m
- statue of Pope Sylvester II - coronation statue of king Matthias - Oldest building of Hungary

National Archives of Hungary

  • 5m
- Architectural wonders - Vienna gate - Golden signatures by the Uri street -Statues by the vicinity and their tales

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

  • 5m
- Monument of the coronation mantle of the Hungarian kings - Ruins of the WW2

Arpad Toth Promenade (Setany)

  • 10m
- First flag after the WWII. - Row of Cannons. - View of the Buda hills. - Statue of Szekely Knight. - Brief history of the WWII and siege of Budapest.

Statue of Mounted Andras Hadik

  • 5m
- Most famous Hungarian Knight. - Interesting local trends - Oldest Hungarian Confectionery.

Labyrinth

  • 10m
- Natural cave that was used as a dungeon. - Story of Dracula/Vlad the Impaler.

Statue of the Independence War

  • 5m
- Statue of Independence . - Background of the Hungarian revolution of 1848. - Connecting the symbolisms of of the statues to the original war. - House of Houdini.

Szent György Street

  • 5m
- Offices of the president and the prime ministers. - Ruins of the medieval castles. - Interesting secret stories.

Buda Hill Funicular

  • 5m
- Second oldest funicular - Zero kilometre stone - oldest bridge of Hungary

Turul Bird Statue

  • 5m
- Statue of the national bird of Hungary. - Background of the national bird of Hungary. - storyline of the naming of the Hungarians.

Fountain of King Matthias

  • 5m
- Prettiest fountain of Budapest. -A romantic-tragedy

Lions Court - Buda Castle

  • 5m
- Courtyard of the Buda Castle. - Myhtical statues and their explanations on the facade. - Interesting local trends.

Royal Riding Hall

  • 2m
- The royal Hungarian stable - Interesting local trends

Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue

  • 5m
- Biggest statue of the castle district. - Liberator of the Hungarians from the Ottomans. - Fun facts.

Location

Activity location

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    Holy Trinity Statue
    • Szentháromság utca
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Starbucks Castle
    • 1-3 Hess András tér
    • 1014, Budapest, Hungary

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