Free Tour Buda Castle

Our tour of the Buda Castle is, without a doubt, one of the tours that will catch your attention the most and with which you will be amazed from the first moment. This grandiose and exceptional fortress located majestically on the Danube hill was the residence of many of its invaders, ranging from the Hungarian Kings to Transylvanian princes, Ottomans and Austrian emperors. Their unique location allowed them to control one of the most significant kingdoms in Europe.

At the hand of one of our passionate licensed guides, you will listen to the stories of the Buda Castle and how its permanent reconstructions marked its constant historical evolution.

Our historian guide will take you back to its medieval times, revealing its legends, myths and uncover its oldest era, visiting the most symbolic places and monuments. We will enter the grounds of the Castle through its oldest access, the Vienna Gate and inside its walls are both the Royal Palace and the medieval city, which were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

It is an unavoidable tour that covers a significant history of Hungary, transmitted by one of our local licensed guides, who will be more than happy to answer any questions and will give you some recommendations so that you can orient yourself and adapt to the city you are visiting and get the most out of it to benefit your stay.

Highlights

• Gate of Vienna
• Fishermen's Bastion
• Matthias Church
• Maria Magdalena Church
• Nicest lookout towers of the city
• Best view to the Hungarian Parliament Building
• Ruszwurm Café (favourite place of Queen Elizabeth Sissi)
• Hospital in the rock
• Maria Magdalena Church
• Holy Trinity Column
• White House of the Hungarians
• Ruins of the Medieval Castle
• Former Royal Palace