Castle Hill (Várhegy) Tours and Activities

Admire the beautiful Buda Castle District on a walking tour in Budapest. Follow a local guide around the cobblestone streets and hear stories of the city’s rich history. See UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Royal Palace, as well as the lesser-known landmarks such as Sandor Palace. Be sure to capture pictures with family and friends from the panoramic lookout of Fisherman’s Bastion before you head out.

Experience the beautiful sights of Budapest on a cruise along the Danube River. See famous landmarks such as the Chain Bridge, which connects the eastern and western sides of the city, as well as Buda Castle. On board you can enjoy wine and Hungarian sparkling wine and a buffet-style dinner included on the cruise, based on the tour option selected. Live music sets the mood as you glide past the capital city’s stunning backdrop.

This Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour of Budapest is one of the easiest ways to get around the city while you’re traveling. Book your 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket and explore at your own pace. The route stops at many key areas of Budapest, including Heroes’ Square, the Hungarian Parliament Building, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Hungarian State Opera House. The bus offers recorded commentary about Budapest's sights in several languages.

Sip and sightsee along the Danube on this evening cruise in Budapest. Choose from multiple cruise options to suit your preferences and admire the stunning views of Buda Castle, the Parliament House, and the Citadel. Additional drinks are available for purchase on board as the evening continues along Budapest’s sparkling panorama.

Round up Budapest’s sights with ease and learn to ride a Segway personal transporter on a private city Segway tour. Choose a departure time to fit your schedule and cruise around Buda and Pest’s landmarks without the inconvenience of walking, catching buses, or jostling with others in a large tour group. Ideal for travelers seeking a quick and fun overview of the city, the tour includes training, equipment, and photos.

Budapest is full of UNESCO-listed monuments, architectural wonders, and lively markets, but visiting on a group tour means a fixed itinerary and less time to explore. Instead, maximise your time with a private full-day tour by luxury vehicle and tick off attractions such as Buda Castle, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, St Stephen’s Basilica, and the Central Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Discover Budapest’s best-known attractions all in one tour, and speed around the city with ease, when you explore via Segway. Meet your guide at a time that works best for you—this private tour can be tailored to fit your schedule—and get acquainted with your Segway. Once you feel comfortable, set off and explore. You’ll discover the UNESCO-listed Banks of the Danube, will admire highlights of the Budapest Castle District, will see the Hungarian Parliament Building, will glide past St. Stephen’s Basilica, and much more.

Experience a birds-eye view of Budapest on a thrilling sightseeing flight. You are served a glass of Hungarian sparkling wine before hopping aboard a private, 4-passenger plane to witness spectacular views of the city. Fly over the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and the famous Chain Bridge, and enjoy aerial views of Fisherman’s Bastion and the statues at Memento Park.

Many of Budapest’s highlights line the River Danube, making a cruise along its waters a must-do for visitors. With this cruise experience, combine the passing views with drinks saving you precious vacation time and making your sightseeing even more relaxing and memorable. Plus, booking ahead ensures your place on the boat on your preferred date: important if your time in Budapest is limited.

We made this tour for those, who are interested in architecture, history, hungarian cakes and amazing stories from the past and present life of the Buda Castle area.

Discover Budapest’s Pest quarter on a Segway tour before enjoying a Danube River lunch or dinner cruise during this tour combo. Coast around elegant Pest, seeing sights including the Opera House and St. Stephen’s Basilica on your Segway tour, and then board a sightseeing boat for an afternoon or evening Danube cruise. Admire Budapest’s sights from the water, and enjoy a delicious onboard lunch or dinner plus complimentary drinks.

Admire the glittering lights of Budapest from above on a private evening flight. Settle aboard a private plane, and soar along the illuminated Danube River as its winds through Hungary’s capital. Gaze down at floodlit landmarks including the Parliament building, Chain Bridge, and Castle Hill, and take in views of the Gellert Baths, Gellert Hill, and Gellert Citadel bathed in lights. Pre-flight Hungarian sparkling wine and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

See Budapest from a private plane at the most magical time of day during this sunset flight. After a pre-flight glass of Hungarian sparkling wine, take to your plane and let your pilot showcase the city from above as its buildings are illuminated in the soft hues of dusk. See the Parliament and Royal Castle, follow the Danube River, and soar over Gellért Hill. Your experience includes private hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the most charming neighbourhood of Budapest with a local guide. After a short minibus ride, you will arrive at the top of Castle Hill and stroll the centuries-old cobbled streets of the district. Your guide will point out some interesting sights, take you to a small hidden backyard and tell you stories and anecdotes from the past and the present. You will enjoy a breathtaking view over River Danube and the Hungarian Parliament building and visit the fabulous Matthias Church. At the end of the tour, your guide will help you find your way back to your hotel or your next point of interest.

The castle tour gives a historical overview of the Buda Castle district, which is a UNESCO World heritage site. We will have a nice walk among nice baroque style buildings through the small cobblestone streets. You will hear how the castle was built and designed and historical stories about the medieval Buda and the Jewish community of the 14th century. I will show one of oldest historical café, here you will be my guest for a nice cake. Optional: we can visit the museums, the Matthias Church inside and we can also use the Funicular Railway "Sikló" to go up to the Buda Castle Hill.