Buda Castle Buda Castle, Budapest
Admire the World Heritage sights of Buda Castle and the Castle District while enjoying a guided Walking Tour followed by a ride on the Funicular, then walking across the Chain Bridge to take a river cruise with a refreshing drink. Enjoy one of the most popular tours in the Buda Castle and in Budapest, a wonderful private package with a relaxing finish.
Highlights of Private Castle Tour
- 2h Private Walking Tour in Castle District
- Visiting Fisherman’s Bastion
- Visiting Matthias Church (outside)
- Funicular Ride
- 1h Guided Danube Cruise
Date & Hours
The Tour runs almost every day (except Dec 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan 1, and every Monday on odd weeks due to the maintenance of the Funicular).
Hours: morning & afternoon.
10 am – 1.30 pm
4 – 7.30 pm
Note: for groups of 1-3 the morning tour is somewhat cheaper.
Kindly note that the Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise has to be booked at least 4 days in advance.
BOOKING
Prices of Tour
Morning Tour (10.30 am – 2 pm)
€258 per person for 1 guest
€158 per person for a group of 2 guests
€138 per person of a group of 3 guests
€118 per person of a group of 4 guests
€98 per person for a group of 5-7 guests
€88 per person for groups of 8 or more – please send your request at info [at] budacastlebudapest dot com
Afternoon Tour (4-7.30pm)
€263 per person for 1 guest
€163 per person for a group of 2 guests
€138 per person for a group of 3 guests
€123 per person for a group of 4 guests
€103 per person for groups of 5-7 guests
€93 per person for groups over 8 or more – please send your request at info [at] budacastlebudapest dot com
The prices of the tour are shown in Euro. The booking form checkout is also in Euro currently, but for groups of 10 or more, you have an option to pay in Hungarian Forint too via bank transfer too.
Inclusions in Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise
- 2 hour Private Guided Walking Tour in Castle District
- Professional Guide
- 5 Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian – subject to availability for a given day
- Funicular ride (Ticket included)
- 1 hour Public Guided Cruise on River Danube (not private)
- Audio Guide in 30 Languages (on boat)
- 1 Drink on board (wine/beer/soft drink)
- AC/Heated Boat
- Free WiFi aboard Cruise
- UNESCO World Heritage Sights
Schedule of Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise
Morning Tour:
10.00 Meeting at Disz Square
10.00-11.30 Guided walking tour (1.5 hours)
11.30-12.15 Funicular Ride followed by Bus ride to the Dock (with the Guide)
12.30-13.30 Danube Cruise with Welcome Drink and Audio Guide
13.30 End of Tour
Afternoon Tour:
16.00 Meeting at Disz Square
16.00-17.30 Guided walking tour (1.5 hours)
17.30 – 18.15 Funicular Ride followed by Bus ride to the Dock (with the Guide)
18.15 Check in for Cruise
18.30-19.30 Guided Cruise (Audio Guide)
19.30 End of Tour
Route of the Castle District Walking Tour
1. Matthias Church – Trinity Statue – Fisherman’s Bastion
2. Military Museum – Mary Magdalene Church Tower
3. Toth Arpad Promenade – Arthur Gorgey Statue
4. Palace of Buda: National Gallery – National Library – Budapest History Museum – Matthias Fountain
5. Royal Palace – Sculpture of mythical Turul bird
6. Funicular ride from Castle Hill top to Adam Clark Sq by Chain Bridge (Cable Car ticket included)
Attractions – Budapest Cruise Sightseeing
UNESCO World Heritage Sights such as:
1. Hungarian Parliament on Pest side city centre
2. Buda Castle on Buda Hill
3. Fisherman’s Bastion on Buda Hill
4. Matthias Church on Buda Hill
5. Citadel on Gellert Hill
6. Gellert Spa and Hotel by river Danube
7. Liberty Bridge on river Danube
8. Chain Bridge on river Danube
These are only few of Budapest’s well-known and popular tourist attractions, you will see a range of further historical and artistic works during the 1 hour guided sightseeing cruise.
Meeting point of Castle Tour Package: 15 Disz Square, Budapest District I, H/1014.
Drop ins are not accepted, please book in advance in the tour reservation form to get a place in this highly sought after tour.
The tour ends at the Dock of the Danube river cruise near Vigado Square (Hotel Marriott) in the city centre of Budapest.
We will be staying at the art’otel -bem rakpart 16-19
Budapest h-1011. How far is the meeting place from our hotel? Is it walkable?
Thank you for your kind attention.
Kind regards,
Elaine
Dear Elaine,
Your hotel is in walkable distance from the meeting point, approx. 15 minutes, but please note that the route is upwards to the Castle Hill. Please find the route on the following map: https://goo.gl/maps/eHFgATvqVyu
Hello,
On September 27th, I ordered a voucher for a full trip of this kind and paid the price of 32 EUR via the Internet with my credit card, but I have not received any voucher or anything of the sort, just an email saying that I had indeed been charged 32 EUR and by whom, as well as stating my purchase confirmation number. What should I do now
Hello Zbigniew,
I would like to confirm that your booking has been made successfully, and an automatic confirmation email has been sent to you already. This confirmation email acts as your digital voucher (no voucher is attached to the email). Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info [at] budacastlebudapest [dot] com
Hello,
Thank you for your fast response. Do I have to go to a ticket counter at the Castle to swap this voucher for a ticket, or should I simply go to the meeting point at Disz ter with this email and show it to the guide ?
Thank you in advance.
Hello Zbigniew,
yes, you can simply go to the meeting point, and show the confirmation email to the tour guide. Have a nice time in Budapest!
How far is the meeting point to Danubius Health Spa Resort Helia?
Dear Jayboni,
the starting place of the Buda Castle tour with a Funicular ride and a Danube boat tour is approx. 35- 45 min from your hotel in Budapest (Danubius Health Spa Resort Helia)
Route: http://goo.gl/maps/xcZKySqD3BJ2
Please make a reservation as it is not a drop in tour.
Hello,
I am visiting Budapest with my son (11yo) in December. I would like to book the Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise but would also be interested in the Labyrinth programs. Is it possible for us to include this stop during the tour then join the group back to finish the tour?
Hello,
I would like to make an inquiry about the Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise.
I would like to book the tour for 3 people, must it be between 4 to 8 people?
Hi Dick Sun Leow,
My wife and I are also interested in the same tour, but unable to book, as the minimum number of guests to start the tour is 4. Would you like to join so that we can make a group? If yes, then could you email them at budacastlebudapest@gmail.com, so that they can put us together in a group. We will be in Budapest 16 December (Friday) – 18 December (Sunday).
Thank you,
Bobby
Dear Bobby,
thank you for your interest in the Buda Castle District Tour with Funicular ride and Danube Cruise.
We are glad to let you know that we have made the tour package available for groups smaller than 4 people. For mini groups the price per person is higher of course as the guide fees are divided by fewer people, but should there be more people joining the tour the extra costs will be reimbursed.
The tour is available with 2 starting hours (10.30 am or 4pm). The morning tour is cheaper for 2 persons (total of €110) than the evening tour (€120).
Booking: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
Have a nice December in Budapest.
Hi Bobby,
I would like to accept the offer but I am sorry but we will be in Budapest from 20th onwards.
Regards,
Dick Sun Leow
Dear Dick Sun Leow,
thank you for inquiring about the Buda Castle District Tour with Funicular ride and Danube Cruise.
We are glad to let you know that we have made the tour available for mini groups that are smaller than 4 people. For smaller groups the price per person is higher of course as the guide fees are divided by fewer people.
The tour is available with 2 starting hours (10.30 am or 4pm). The morning tour is cheaper for 3 persons (total of €165) than the evening tour (€180).
Also, there are 2 more tourists inquiring about the same tour Dec 16, 17 or 18, so if you wish to join them, please let us know.
Booking: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
Hello,
My group and I would like to book this tour for 20th December. We will be in Budapest from 20-23 December. Is there any tourists that would like to accommodate 3 of us?
Regards,
Leow Dick Sun
Hi I would like to book Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise for 16 December 2016 for my wife and myself. However, when I tried to submit the request online, it is indicated that the number of guests must be between 4 and 8. Is there a way to book this tour for a couple? Thank you.
Hi! I am just one person wanting to take the tour, is that possible? I want it for 3rd March for the morning time.
Dear Ayeda,
yes, of course, you can make your booking on the right side of the page.
I’m looking to book the 11:30 am tour for 2 people on March 20th. Under prices of tour it lists 55 euros per person for a group of 2. However, when I try to book the tour for 2 on the website, the website quotes me 130 euros, which would be 65 euros per person. That’s even more expensive than the afternoon tour. Is the information listed in the prices wrong or is the booking system incorrect?
Dear Michael,
I apologise if the description was not clear enough regarding the prices.
I would like to confirm that the Morning Tour for 2 persons costs €65 per person, and the Afternoon Tour for 2 persons costs €70 per person.
hello, is it possible to book beyond 31, March? thank you for your help.
Dear Brittany,
yes, dates from Apr 1 are now available. Thank you for your patience.
thank you! :)
Hi, I bought 5 tickets for tomorrow, however I have not received a confirmation email but the money has gone out of my account. I bought the tickets yesterday
Dear Niharie,
thank you, we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has been sent to your given email address. If you can’t find it, please check your spam/junk mail folder as well. Should you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at info [at] budacastlebudapest [dot] com
Hello,
How much would it cost for a group of 17 students and 5 adults to do this tour in July?
Best regards.
Dear Emma,
thank you for your inquiry. We will send you our group quote via email soon. Thank you for your patience.
Hi,
I’m looking for a few companions for this trip – Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise – on August 15th 2017 at 16:00. If you are also interested in taking this trip at a lower price :), let me know.
Regards,
Katarzyna
I am interested to book the 4pm Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise tour. My travelling group is 9 people and we are staying at Budapest Vaci utca 24 (Pest). What is the best way to get to the meeting point – 15 Disz Sq Budapest?
The funicular ride included in the package is it only for one way when we are on the tour? Or can we use it to get to the meeting point?
I am interested to book the Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise – 3h Private Package: Castle District Walking Tour + Funicular ride + Danube Cruise. My travelling group is 9 people and we are staying at Budapest Vaci utca 24 (Pest).
What is the flow of activities for the tour?
Could I also clarify where exactly is the meeting point to start the 3 hr package? As we are staying at Budapest Vaci utca 24 (Pest side of the river), it seems a repeated route to get to the meeting point of Castle Tour Package– 15 Disz Sq Budapes.
Dear Justina,
thank you for your inquiry.
The meeting point of the Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise program is 15 Disz Square, Budapest (in the Castle District, Buda side).
The easiest way to reach the meeting point from your accommodation is by Bus no. 5 from Ferenciek Square. (Map: https://goo.gl/maps/A72LBmSsZEN2)
This tour includes a single ride on the Funicular. The tour usually ends by the Funicular, and you can use it to leave the Castle District. After the Funicular ride, the dock of the cruise will be in walking distance.
The time on the website has now changed compared to our email as well. When we bought the tickets the website said 10:30, as our email does, but now the website has changed. Please clarify.
We were under the impression when we bought our tickets yesterday, the museum, library, and gallery would be included, but seems the website changed right after we bought our tickets, and our email says they are excluded. Please clarify.
Dear Amy,
I would like to confirm that no changes have been made on our website. We have been offering this tour for 2 years now, without any changes in the program. Thank you for your understanding.
Our confirmation email states 10:30 – 2pm. This page says above 11:30am -3pm:
Date & Hours
The Tour runs almost every day (except Dec 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan 1).
Hours: morning & afternoon.
11.30 am – 3 pm
Dear Amy,
we apologise for the misunderstanding.
The correct hours of the tour is 10.30 am – 2pm, as stated in your confirmation email.
We have now corrected the information on the website too. Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Please clarify #4 on route. We are confused b/c the page above says:
Route of the Castle District Walking Tour
Budapest Winter Holiday Matthias Fountain Buda Castle Snow Mispahn
Matthias Fountain under Snow – Mispahn
1. Matthias Church – Trinity Statue – Fisherman’s Bastion
2. Military Museum – Mary Magdalene Church Tower
3. Toth Arpad Promenade – Arthur Gorgey Statue
4. Palace of Buda: National Gallery – National Library – Budapest History Museum – Matthias Fountain
5. Royal Palace – Sculpture of mythical Turul bird
6. Funicular ride from Castle Hill top to Adam Clark Sq by Chain Bridge (Cable Car ticket included)
Thank you
Do any of the tours include entrance into the museum, gallery, and library?
Dear Amy,
the Buda Castle & Church Tour includes entry to Matthias Church.
More info on this program is on:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-matthias-church-tour/
I hope I could be of help.
Dear Management of the Buda Castle,
I am writing on behalf of the Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest a school in the Netherlands. We are organizing a school trip to Budapest during the week of 12th of March till the 16th of March. We would like to know if the Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise will be available during that time and on which days it will be available.We would also like to know if it is possible for us do to this tour, since our group consists of 32 people. Lastly we would like to know what the price would be for our group if we are able to do this tour.
Regards,
Sanjay Dharmavasan
Dear Sanjay,
thank you for your message.
We will soon contact you via email. Thank you for your patience.
have been unable to get a reservation through on the website
Hi Gail,
we will soon be in touch with you via email. Thank you for your patience.
Hi
I am interested in the Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise for 8 people, on 10th August from 4 to 7:30 pm, what is the different between private and public cruise?
Also will the 1-hour cruise be covered in 3.5 hours?
Any discount for students?
If I will only exclude funicular then what will the cost?
Dear Megha,
this tour includes a ticket for a public cruise, I’m afraid it is not possible to choose a private one.
The walking tour in the Castle District is approx. 2 hours, and the cruise is 1 hour long.
I’m afraid there is no student ticket on this tour, and as the program is fix, it is not possible to exclude any of the inclusions. Thank you for your understanding.
So #EXCITED!! See you Dec 23! Q: is it true that Dracula was imprisoned in the castle’s tower??
Dear Cynthia,
no, I’m afraid it’s only a myth.
Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise– i have read the tour route, but it is not clear about which buildings will be entered? Thanks.
Dear Zada,
thank you for contacting us about the tour: the walking tour is is an open air walking tour around the buildings of the Buda Castle. After or before the tour you can visit the various buildings (visitors usually use a Budapest Card for that or buy the cheap entry fee on the spot, around 6 Euros depending on which building you wish to visit. Please note, however, that temporary exhibitions are typically more expensive, so the cheap rate is only for the permanent exhibitions, which would still allow you to take a look at the immense interiors of the Castle buildings and its many wings). In short, there is no entry included in the price, but the tour is very informative and a nice walk with historical and fun facts about the Buda Castle and its many buildings, courtyards, balustrades, balconies etc.
Hello, I would like to buy 4 tickets for full morning tour Inclusions in Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise, we are 4 people/group. Please tell me the meeting place, what time we should be there and is there option when I will buy tickets to choose guide language?
Dear Blagorodna,
the meeting is at 10.20 am (tour starts at 10.30am) at 15 Disz Sq Budapest. Map: http://goo.gl/maps/1qyKd2ynGL62
Please note that the morning tour will be available from March.
Yes, you can choose the language of the guide in the booking form (English, German, Spanish, French or Italian).
Dear,
Please tell me is the that the place where is Statue of Independence War?
I try to see on google maps, it is not in front of the castle, so I am a little confused :) How we will recognize our guide, is there front desk?
Best regards,
Blagorodna
Dear Blagorodna,
yes, it is.
The address is 15 Disz Sq Budapest.
Booking and more info is on:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at info [at] budacastlebudapest.com
Hello, I just purchased two tickets for the castle/funicular/boat tour on 3/23 at 4:00 pm. I have the email from PayPal confirming that I paid, but I have no email from you with either confirmation or my tickets. Can you please help?
Dear Liza,
thank you, the confirmation email has been re-sent to you.
Hello, is the funicular ticket included for both directions or would my group need to purchase a one-way ticket to get up the hill, because I understand that it is an uphill climb to reach the meeting point?
Thank you very much
Dear Nicholas,
this tour includes only a one-way ticket to the Funicular (it is after the walking tour, when you leave the Castle area with the Funicular and go to the dock). Of course, if you wish to use the Funicular to get up to the hill as well, you can purchase an additional ticket on the spot.
Would a brief stop at Ruszwurm Confectionery be allowed during the tour? We would love to have a few minutes to stop in, it is very close to Mattias Church.
Thank you very much
Dear Nicholas,
if you book this program, it will be a private tour, so it shouldn’t be a problem to alter the schedule a little bit.
Hi,
We are two couples traveling with a baby and a 3 year old. Is the tour OK to bring small children on and would it require we buy a ticket for either of the children?
Regards,
Tracy
Hello Tracy,
under 3 years of age, the use of Funicular is free.
For children between 3 and 14, a single ticket is HUF 700.
I hope I could be of help.
Hi, I and my wife would be interested in taking this Buda castle & funicular ride but without Danube cruise as we are having the latter on on our (already booked) Parliament tour. Could such booking be made ?
Regards,
Caslav
Hello Caslav,
thank you for contacting us.
Yes, of course, we are happy to prepare you and your wife a private offer, which would include any requested program you prefer.
Would you like to receive a private offer?
On June 17th, I booked the funicular and castle tour for 3 people. I paid online using PayPal but have not received a voucher in my email. Can you please confirm and send the voucher?
Thanks
Dear Madison,
thank you for contacting us.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address (d…….2@msn.com).
I have now forwarded it to your current email address.
Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.
We purchased the tour for 7 people on 13 August at 10:30 am. We have not yet received our voucher to our email. Can you please forward us the confirmation?
Dear Juan,
thank you for your inquiry.
We have contacted you via email.
Got tickets for the tour for 5 people on August 28, 10:30am. Haven’t received the tour voucher and paid thru paypal, need help with this. Thanks!
Hello Nicole,
thank you for your booking.
It is valid and complete, the confirmation email has already been sent to you.
Have you received it please?
Is the confirmation email with the number considered the tour voucher?
Hello Nicole,
yes, the confirmation email is the e-ticket for the tour.
Have a great time in Buda Castle.
Is the confirmation email with the number considered the tour voucher?
Hello,
We ar a group of 10 pax (3 adults and 7 students). We entend to viisit the castle on 27/8/2019. Is there a ticket to visit the Castle from isnside without a guided tour and then take the funicular. How much will cost each please.
Thank you
Dear Dalia,
if you don’t wish to book a guided tour, you can buy all entries on the spot.
Visit inside the Castle: The buildings of the Buda Castle are currently occupied by museums (the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum).
Entrance for both museums can be purchased on the spot.
You can find the entry prices on the following pages:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/hungarian-national-gallery-buda-castle-district/
https://budacastlebudapest.com/budapest-history-museum/
We would like to do this tour on Saturday October 19 for 4 people
The description says we are in the castle district do we go into the castle?
Dear Ariel,
The buildings of the Buda Castle are currently occupied by museums (the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum). Entry to these museums is not included in the tour price.
We did the tour on 13 August with Joel. We want to thank him for an incredible tour. He was informative, knowledgeable, and very friendly. We truly enjoyed this tour. There are many photo opportunities overlooking gorgeous Budapest. We took a great route and learned a lot about different sites of the city. The boat cruise was lovely. This is a must do tour in Budapest. Thank you!
Dear Juan,
we’re very pleased to read your positive experience with your Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise in Budapest.
We’ll interpret your kind words to your tour guide and hope to welcome you in the Hungarian capital again.
Best regards
I am looking at the Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise. I have a 5 year old and 12 year old. How much are the children?
Hello Adam,
Thank you for contacting us regarding our Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise.
Unfortunately, there is no children discount for the tour package. However, if you choose the morning tour (starting at 10.30) you can save some money:
For 3 Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €200
For 4 Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €220
Hope we could help.
We wish you a great Castle Tour in Budapest!
Hello. Does the Castle Tour/Finicular/Cruise tour allow for a visit to the Labryith?
Thank you.
Hello MC,
Thank you for contacting us regarding tours in the Buda Castle.
Visiting the Labyrinth is not included in the tours however, you can buy tickets on the spot and visit it on your own (before or after your Castle Tour). Ticket price: 3,000 HUF/ person for Adults. Payment in HUF only.
Have a great Castle Tour in Budapest!
Hello,
Is there time during the Castle Tour/Finicular/Cruise to visit the Labyrinth?
Thank you.
I just sent you an email with a receipt form paypal confirming my credit card was charged yesterday 320 euros for a tour i booked on this website for 4 persons for Thursday 1st December at 10am to 1.30am castle tour funicular and cruise .I have not received any confirmation that my booking was successful or my tickets.
Fiona
from Ireland
Dear Fiona,
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking and we have re-sent you the confirmation email in the meantime.
Enjoy your holiday in Budapest!
We have 2 adults and a 3 year old– Is that 138 per person (420 euros), or 138 total??
Hello Jon,
the price €138 is the per person price.
Children under 3years of age are free.
If your baby is over 3, you might book 3x €138 tickets, or if the baby is under 3 you can choose 2x €158.
Hope we can welcome you at Buda Castle!