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 guided visit inside Matthias Church in the Castle District.
Inclusions in Buda Castle Tour
- 2 hour walking tour
- Professional English guide
- Skip The Line Entry to Matthias Church
- Guided Tour inside Matthias Church
- Visiting Fisherman’s Bastion (Lower terraces)
- Interactive Small-Group tours (max 10 guests)
Dates & Hours
Duration: 2 hours
Dates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Hours: 3 pm – 5 pm
In February, the tour is available from 9.30 am on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Prices of Castle & Church Tour
€54/ Adult
€52 / Student
€28 / Child (3-12 years old).
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.
BOOKINGNote:
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 Jan, 2025
How far is your tour meeting point from the Grand Circle Cruise ship docking point.
Hi
Does the Buda Castle tour includes visit inside the castle and indepth explanation of castle interiors? Please clarify
Thanks.
I am interested in going inside Buda Castle. Do I need to purchase the ticket before I arrive in Budapest or can I purchase the ticket when I arrive at the Castle?
At the moment me and my girlfriend are in Budapest and are looking at Buda castle tour. Is it too late to get tickets for tour for next Sunday? Or can i come to Buda castle and get tickets from there? At what time will the tour be please?
Hello i’m interesting in the buda castel district tour for a group about 30 people the 27 may 2016.
thank you in advance
What time does the 2.5 hour tour start on Friday 19th November please?
How many tours are offered a day? What time do they start on Sundays?
the tours are 2.5hrs long, what time do they start at, do the tours come with a guide
Hello,
I am interested in coming on your tour on Sunday 23rd August. Before I book I was wondering what time the tour starts and where the group meets to begin the tour?
Many thanks,
Stacey
Hi I booked the castle and church tour but have not received any confirmation email
Hello Laura,
thank you for letting us know.
The confirmation email (which is basically the same as your ticket) was already automatically sent to you, to the email address you have provided in the booking form: please make sure to check the spam folder in case it ended up there. At any rate, we have manually resent it again. Please let us know if there should be any further inconvenience, or if you wish to get the ticket sent to a different email address too.
Have a great time in Budapest, and enjoy your Buda Castle visit!
Hello,
My name is Sophie and i’m organizing a study trip to Budapest together with three other students. The trip will take place in april, from 14 april to 19 april. We’re interested in the Buda Castle Tour and i’ve read that there are discounts available for students and groups ass well. I wonder what the prize is for a group of 70 students for the Buda Castle Tour.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Kind regards,
Sophie.