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
- 1.5h Private Walking Tour in Castle District
- Visiting Fisherman’s Bastion
- Entry Inside Buda Castle (Budapest History Museum)
- 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 – 3 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.
Prices of Tour
Morning Tour (10.30 am – 3 pm)
1 Guest: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €359 per person
2 Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €239 per person
3 Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €219 per person
4 Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €199 per person
5-7 Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €169 per person
For 8+ Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €129 per person
Groups of 12 or more – please send your request at info [at] budacastlebudapest dot com
Afternoon Tour (4-7.30pm)
1 Guest: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €379 per person
2 Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €259 per person
3 Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €239 per person
4 Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €219 per person
5-7 Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €189 per person
8+ Guests: Castle BC Tour & Funicular & Cruise €149 per person
Groups of 12 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 12 or more, you have an option to pay in Hungarian Forint too via bank transfer too.
Refund – Cancellation Policy: 24 hour Cancellation policy (please check your confirmed tour details how to request a refund more than 24h in advance, e.g. we cannot accept a comment or a phone call). Note: the tour fee is non-refundable if the Customer cancels within 24 hours. If you miss the tour or arrive late to the meeting point, unfortunately, there will be no refund as the tour has been booked for you, excluding other guests interested in the same tour with limited group size.
On days when the funicular is undergoing maintenance, a partial refund of HUF 4,500 (approximately €11) will be issued.
Inclusions in Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise
- 1.5 h 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)
- Entry Inside Buda Castle (Budapest History Museum)
- 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:
End of Tour
Afternoon Tour:
15.00-16.30 Guided Buda Castle walking tour (1.5 hours).
16.30-17.30 Entry inside Buda Castle (1 hour, without the guide)
17.30-18.00 Funicular Ride Downhill (without the Guide)
18.00 – 18.20 Walk over Chain Bridge to Vigado Dock
18.30 – 19.30 Evening Cruise with Audio Guide & Drink
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 on 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.
Last updated Jan 9, 2025
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, 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! :)
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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,
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!
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