Buda Castle Buda Castle, Budapest
Travel back in time to feel part of the history of Budapest as it unfolds in front of your eyes via a virtual reality gear: the Buda Castle Virtual History Tour Budapest offers more than a regular guided tour within the castle walls. Have you ever wondered what the Buda Hilltop looked like during the Middle Ages or during wartimes like WW2? The VR History tour offers unprecedented insights into the past with an expert guide who can answer your questions. Available in many languages via audio guides!
Highlights of VR Tour in Buda Castle
- approx. 90 minute tour
- Unique History: from 13th to 20th century
- Small Group Tours
- Professional Guide (English)
- Multiple Languages via Audio Guide
- Free Cancellation up to 24h before the tour
- Student & Senior Discounts
- Buda Castle and Hill in 7 eras
- Language options: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, Russian, Hungarian
- Virtual Reality gear: VR headset included sterilised
- Hygienic mask (upon request)
The Virtual Reality History tour is available from 3-4.30pm and 5-6.30pm. You can check the dates in the booking calendar below (you will be redirected to our partner’s site).
Days of VR Tour in Buda Castle
The Virtual Reality History Tour is available 6 days a week (with the exception of Monday, all week), subject to availability.
Tuesday 3pm / 5pm (in peak season)
Wednesday 3pm / 5pm (in peak season)
Thursday 3pm / 5pm (in peak season)
Friday 3pm / 5pm (mostly)
Saturday 3pm / 5pm (mostly)
Sunday 3pm / 5pm (mostly)
Holidays: unfortunately, this tour is not available during the festive winter season, i.e. Christmas and New Year holidays, but several other tours and attractions are open on specific days, e.g. the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, etc. almost every day, and several other sights, e.g. the Hospital in the Rock cave museum on Dec 26, etc.
Buda Castle Virtual Reality History Tours Budapest
Schedule of Buda Castle Virtual Reality History Tour
Meeting Point: 23 Lanchid Street Budapest District I, post code 1013 (note: this is in the vicinity of the Tunnel and Funicular, not on the hilltop). The address is the starting point. Please make sure not to miss the beginning of the tour.
Meeting will be followed by a short intro to the use of the VR gear, audio guide options, then the group will head to the Castle District (continuous walk is involved uphill, including stairs). The VR stops during the walk provide insights and new historical layers of what is today and what you see reenacted in front of your eyes as if you were taken back decades and centuries.
The Buda Castle Virtual Reality History Tour begins close to the iconic Szechenyi Chain Bridge in Lanchid Street (no drop ins, kindly book in advance).
The programme will introduce the important milestones of the Hungarian history such as the exciting Middle Ages, the amazing rebellious days of the Hungarian Revolution against the Austrian rule, following the peaceful years and dynamic growth of millennial Hungary, then the tumultuous times of two world wars ripping apart many buildings and bridges in the city of Budapest.
The historical recreation is quite powerful so not recommended for younger children or more sensitive visitors. That said, it is a perfect option for those who dozed off during traditional school classes and history buffs alike.
- Explore Budapest, the Castle Hill and Buda Castle with a professional guide
- Participate in a virtual time travel in one of the most exiting tours in Buda
- Battles & Historical events of Budapest
NOT suitable for: The tour is suitable for most tourists, including families and senior visitors. However, VR goggles are generally not suitable for children under 13 (at parental responsibility only), wheelchair users, people with epilepsy or heart problems, guests who are afraid of heights or who easily have motion sickness and poor balance, people under the influence of alcohol (stag parties are kindly asked to come fully sober)
Please use the booking calendar to pick an available day/ hour for you tour.
Hours of Virtual Tour
3pm, 5pm depending on the day – please see the booking calendar.
Prices of Virtual History Tour
Adults: €26.28
Student/ Senior: €23.65
The prices follow the Hungarian Forint / Euro rates so it may differ on a given day.
Duration of Tour
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Booking Buda Castle VR Tour
Booking VR Castle Tour Kindly note that no drop ins are accepted. Since the tour is extremely popular, please book your tickets in advance.
