Budapest: 3-Hour Walking Tour of Pest with a Historian
ID: GYG188799-293226
Category:
Country: Hungary
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
On this tour, delve into Pest and explore downtown Budapest on the east bank of the Danube River. Pest is the younger part of the capital and it was the fastest growing city in the last decade of the 19th century.
On this amazing 3-hour walking tour, discover the essence of Pest, the Eastern and younger side of Budapest. Learn about the history of Pest, about the different mentality of Pest and Buda residents, and receive an account of how is it to live there today. Your guide is not afraid to answer any question and enter any topic about Budapest and Hungary.
Explore the inner city of Budapest and visit various places including the Danube Promenade, the Art Nouveau splendor of Gresham Palace, the historic Academy of Sciences, the cobblestones of Zrínyi street, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Andrássy Street, Hungarian State Opera, and the Millenium Underground. Discover 1000 years of Hungarian history at Hero's Square. As an added bonus to round off your experience, enjoy a delicious coffee in a coffee house.
Highlights
- Explore Hero’s Square and learn about Hungary's most influential historical figures
- Walk the beautiful Andrássy Avenue and discover the splendor of Saint Stephen's Basilica
- Ride the oldest underground in Europe - the Millennium Underground
- Take a stroll in the City Park, the green heart of Budapest, and explore Vajdahunyad Castle
- Enjoy delicious coffee during a coffee break
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, located by Deák Square. The meeting point is easily accessible by all public transportation including 3 metrolines, and multiple buses and trams.
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.
