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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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.