Underground Cave Walk into Budapest's most famous caves Budapest: 3-Hour Underground Cave Walk
ID: GYG157410-236037
Category:
Country: Hungary
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Small group private walk into 2 fabulous caves with an enthousiastic expert guide. Avoid the crowds in one of Budapest's must do attractions, let yourself get lost in the underground petrified world.
Discover the two main caves of Budapest, nestled within the beautiful Buda Hills. Follow professional English-speaking guides, members of the Hungarian Caving Association, as you hike to the caves, both of which are equipped with pavement and artificial lighting, although there are some ladders to climb. Your guides will follow special routes unique only for this tour.
Visit Szemlő-hegyi Cave, also known as the underground flower garden of Budapest, as the mineral-laden waters have created forms such as cauliflowers, pea stones and popcorn, with walls of mineral deposits that are unique to Europe. Because the caves enjoy a steady temperature of 10 degrees Celsius with pure - dust and allergen free - air along with 100% humidity, the lowest level of the cave is succesfully used to heal respiratory problems.
As there is no underground connection between the two caves, take a pleasant pavement walk of about 1 kilometer to the Pál-völgyi Cave. Marvel at the longest cave system in Hungary, around 32 kilometers, known for its lofty passageways and great difference levels. Here, find stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations and glittering calcite crystals. Experience the famous Theater Hall, renowned as an echo chamber with impressive acoustics. Finish your tour with a peek at the quarry from one of the caves many hidden exits.
Highlights
- A 2,5-3 hour long underground excursion into 2 caves, both safely paved and equipped with artificial lighting.
- What’s the connection between Budapest’s famous spas and the capital’s hydrothermal caves? Have a deep insight into the amazing geology of the region!
- Join us if you are a natural history lover, if you travel with your adventure-seeker kids, or if you’re looking for a getaway from the city traffic!
- It’s an active tour including climbing more than 400 stairs and a 7 meter long ladder - a perfect challenge also for kids full of energy, over 6 years
- This tour doesn’t depend on the weather, so it’s a perfect activity for rainy days or sweaty hot summer days.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear warm, casual clothes suitable in 10 °C
• Closed-toe or hiking shoes are required, participants cannot attend the tour in flip-flops and high-heel shoes
• Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be rejected from the tour, without refund
• Please note that this is a small group English-speaking expert guided tour with special routes and assistance in both caves. The caves are also open to the public and organize regular tours in Hungarian
• Participants must be able to walk up and down several flights of steep stairs without difficulty. Unfortunately, due to the nature of this caving tour, it is not possible to accommodate those with limited mobility
• Children under 5 years of age cannot attend because of safety reasons
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Szemlő-hegyi Cave (Barlang), 1025 Budapest, Pusztaszeri út 35. Travel time from the center is roughly 45 minutes by public transport. From Pest downtown, catch bus 9 towards Óbuda, Bogdáni út and disembark at Kolosy Square. Walk down on to Lajos Street until you reach Szepvolgyi Street and then turn to the right. Walk 100 meters until you reach the bus terminal. From Kolosy Square, you should catch bus 29 and get off at Szemlő-hegyi Barlang, 5 stops from Kolosy Square.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
