Buda Castle Buda Castle, Budapest
Take a tour or enjoy a concert in Matthias Church in the historical Castle district of Budapest: visit the Buda Castle and many of the attractions and hidden gems of the Buda Castle Hill. This 2 hour leisurely paced walking tour, includes a 2 hour private guided tour in the Buda Castle District including a visit to the Fisherman’s Bastion (lower lookout terraces), plus entries and live guided tour inside Matthias Church , one of the most unique churches in Europe.
Inclusions in Buda Castle Tour
- 2 hour walking tour at your preferred pace
- Private Guided Tour – exclusively for your group
- Professional Certified English guide
- Skip The Line Entry to Matthias Church
- Guided Tour inside Matthias Church
- Visiting Fisherman’s Bastion (Lower terraces)
- Interactive Private-Guided tours (from 2 to 10 Guests)
- Note: the Church is not reserved exclusively, but the guide is
Dates & Hours
Duration: 2.5 hours
Hours: 9.30 am or 3 pm from Mon to Sun – aside from the fix morning & afternoon sessions, you can arrange a private tour with a tailored starting time. For a custom hour, please send us an email with the subject: Private Castle District Tour with Matthias Church Visit. Please include your selected date, hour and number of participants (incl. Children and Students).
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday – for a custom date, please send us an email with the subject: Private Castle District Tour with Matthias Church Visit. Please include your selected date, hour and number of participants (incl. Children and Students).
For a custom offer, please send us an email with the subject: Private Castle District Tour with Matthias Church Visit. Please include your selected date, hour and number of participants (incl. Children and Students).
Prices of Private Small Group Castle District & Church Tour
€208/ Group for 2 Guests (private)
€243 / Group for 3 Guests (private)
€276 / Group for 4 Guests (private)
Book online now to secure your place on this popular walking tour.
Highlights of the Buda Castle & Church Tour
- Buda Castle area, history of occupation
- Kings of the medieval Buda Castle
- Modern-day history of the Buda castle district
- Fun facts and intriguing stories about life in the Buda Castle
- Visiting the Fisherman’s Bastion
- Visiting the Matthias Church (live guided tour inside the church)
- Interactive tour with a small group (max 10 guests)
Historical overview of the Buda Castle district, with a private walk through the small cobblestone streets and squares. Feeling the medieval aspects from the first stone laid to the present-day use. Your guide will lead you through the castle area and the historical points, occupations, and roles it played throughout Hungarian history.
History & Secrets of the Buda Castle Hill
The castle tour takes you back in time of how the Buda Castle Hill was originally built and designed. You will learn about how people lived here, how the castle and its surrounding area were and have been used over the centuries by many different cultures and nations.
During the castle tour you will walk through the major historical attractions and sights, and learn about how the castle district survived and helped its inhabitants defend and live through invasions and occupations for many a centuries.
Attractions and Sights of the Buda Castle District
During the tour, you will see the major areas of the Buda Royal Palace, the Hungarian Presidential palace, the historical squares of the Buda Castle district, such as Disz Square, Holy Trinity Square, Hess Andras Square, and you will visit the famous lookout towers and terraces of the Fisherman’s Bastion.
You will be shown around inside the (neo)-Gothic Matthias Church and hear about its stories and legends.
Note:
Please wear appropriate garments (covering shoulders and thighs) when visiting the Matthias Church in the Buda Castle. Male visitors are requested to enter with bare head – unless this is against the rules of their religion.
Exclusions in Buda Castle Tour
- Entry to National Gallery inside the Buda Castle
- Entry to Budapest History Museum inside the Buda Castle
- Entry to Szechenyi Library inside the Buda Castle
- Pick up before Castle Tour
- Drop off after Castle Tour
- Gratuity
- Food and Beverages
Miscellaneous Details of Buda Castle Tour
Days of Tour: Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays (please note that most museums are closed in the Buda Castle district on Mondays)
Drop in: not accepted, please book in advance in the tour reservation form
Meeting point: Holy Trinity Square by Matthias Church, Buda Castle
Tour finishes at Matthias Church, Buda Castle
Discounts: available for students, groups (free up to 2 years of age)
Condition: for tourists who are fit for 2 hour light walking
Weather: the tour is in all weather conditions, rains or shines
Refund: 90% of the tour fee is refundable if cancelled 4 days in advance (10% of the fee will be retained for admin costs). If the cancellation takes place 4 days within the tour date, the fee is non refundable. If you do not show up at the tour, the tour fee is not refundable.
Last Updated 4th March, 2026
Is St Stephen’s Hall also included in the Buda Castle & Matthias Church Tour?
Dear Aldo,
St. Stephen’s Hall is not included in the Buda Castle & Matthias Church Tour you referenced.
If you’re interested in visiting St. Stephen’s Hall, we recommend joining this tour instead:
Entry & Guided Tour Inside Buda Castle – The Royal Palace Experience https://budacastlebudapest.com/entry-guided-tour-inside-buda-castle-the-royal-palace-experience/
This tour provides access to the interior of the Royal Palace, including St. Stephen’s Hall.
I am interested in the Inclusions in Castle District Tour and would like to clarify whether the tower at Matthias Church is included in the package. I understand that the tour includes a visit inside the church, but I noticed that the tower is open only until 4:30 PM, while the tour ends at 5:00 PM.
If the tower visit is not included, could you please advise on how I could visit it? Would there be enough time during the tour, or should I plan to see it before or after?
Thank you for your help!
Dear Alexandru,
Thank you for your message. The Tower experience is like a stand alone programme, so you will need two separate purchases if you are interested in both programmes.
The Matthias Church Tower Visit is a separate experience from visiting the church interior and requires a different ticket.
Tower Tours Start Every 30 Minutes, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, daily. Ticket Includes a Short Guided Tour.
Each tower visit begins with a 10-minute guided introduction, led by a staff member. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early at the tower entrance so the tour can begin on time. 197 Steps to the Top. The panoramic terrace is only accessible by stairs. There is no elevator or toilet in the tower, so please plan accordingly.
The view from the top offers stunning 360° panoramas of Budapest, including Buda Castle, the Danube, and Parliament.