Budapest Card offers several discounts in the Buda Castle area. Book your Budapest Card in advance, and enjoy the benefits across the whole city.
Free Entry with Budapest Card
The following Buda Castle attractions are free to visit with a valid Budapest Card.
Free Entry to History Museum in Buda Castle
Free ticket with Budapest Card to the Budapest History Museum and its historical permanent exhibitions in the old and new buildings inside the Buda Castle. For a small additional fee you may request an audio guide to learn more about the history of the Buda Castle Royal Palace. Fully accessible with a wheelchair. Note: closed on Mondays. Available with Budapest Cards: 24, 48, 72/72+ 96 and 120h
Free Entry to St Stephen’s Hall with Budapest Card
Saint Stephen’s Hall, a stunning masterpiece of Hungarian design and craftsmanship, is a must-visit attraction in Buda Castle. This magnificent hall, once destroyed during World War II, has been restored to its former glory and is now open to the public. Available with Budapest Cards: 24, 48, 72/72+ 96 and 120h
Free Entry to National Gallery in Buda Castle
Free admission with Budapest Card to the Hungarian National Gallery displaying hundreds of exquisite artworks made by Hungarian painters, sculptors over the centuries. The panorama dome inside offers beautiful views over the Buda Castle district (the dome has limited opening hours). Fully accessible with a wheelchair. Note: closed on Mondays. Available with Budapest Cards: 24, 48, 72/72+ 96 and 120h
Free Entry to Matthias Church with Budapest Card
Founded in 1015 by the first Hungarian king, Saint Stephen, Matthias Church is a testament to the rich history of Budapest. This architectural gem, located on Buda Castle Hill,
Free Entry to Medieval Jewish Prayer House
The Medieval Jewish Prayer House is a unique attraction that shares the history of the Jewish community from the 13th to the 17th century, including the early Middle Ages and the Ottoman Turk occupation.
(Note: closed on Mon, Sat and worship days.)
Free return Funicular ride with Budapest Card
The Funicular, located at the Buda end of the Chain Bridge, offers a brief ride with stunning views of Budapest and the River Danube since 1870. This UNESCO World Heritage site operates on a 95-meter route with a 50-meter elevation and features two tram cars.
Free Hop on Hop off Castle Bus Ride with Budapest Card
The Buda Castle electric bus service offers a comfortable and eco-friendly way to explore the Castle District, allowing travellers to access the protected inner zone that larger coaches cannot reach. Passengers can enjoy the charming open-air minibuses, which stop at 23 major attractions and high-quality restaurants, with the convenience of hop on and hop off using the same ticket up to three times. Available with the Budapest Card 72h Plus and the Tourist Pass 72h Plus.
Free Public Transportation with Budapest Card
The Castle District can be easily accessed by bus no. 16 or 116 from the Buda side and bus no. 16 from the Pest side.
Free Tram / Bus / Trolley Pass in all zones in Budapest.
More info on How to Get to Buda Castle.
Available with Budapest Cards: 24, 48, 72/72+ 96 and 120h
Free Guided Tours with Budapest Card
Budapest Card holders can participate in 2 guided tours in Budapest for free. Both of them are 2 hour long walking tours with a professional English guide, running once daily throughout the year (even on bank holidays). Advance booking with Budapest Card is not necessary. Budapest Card provides several other discounts on sightseeing tours, but these 2 tour are free of charge/ included in the Budapest Card list of accepted places.
Available with Budapest Cards: 24, 48, 72/72+ 96 and 120h
Free Walking Tour in Buda Castle District
Budapest City Center walking tour from 2pm (running every day, even on bank holidays) exclusively in English. The succinct walking tour starts from the Holy Trinity Statue nearby the Matthias Church, visiting the major attractions of the Buda Castle district (Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, courtyards of the Castle). The guide will point out the relevant Castle District attractions along the tour. Available with Budapest Cards: 24, 48, 72/72+ 96 and 120h
Free Tour in City Centre Budapest
Also a daily walking tour from 10am on the Pest side. This English language tour starts from the city centre (31 Vaci str., Budapest District V.), and features the most important attractions of Pest, such as the St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Hungarian Parliament and the Liberty Square.Available with Budapest Cards: 24, 48, 72/72+ 96 and 120h
Free entry to Magdalene Church Tower (Budatower) with Budapest Card
Free admission to the 13th century ruins and the tall Magdalene Church Tower in the Buda Castle District, formerly the church of the Hungarian population living inside the castle walls.
The Mary Magdalene Tower in Budapest’s Kapisztrán Square is a well-preserved medieval Gothic monument, originally built as a chapel for Hungarian civilians. Over the centuries, it served as a Christian church, a Muslim place of worship, and a coronation site, and today offers a stunning panoramic view from its lookout. Visitors can explore its unique history and view the bronze chime structure, though the carillon is currently out of order due to storm damage. The tower also hosts temporary art exhibitions, and its chapel includes a significant collection of Hungarian royal artifacts, including St. Stephen’s coronation mantle. Available with Budapest Cards: 24, 48, 72/72+ 96 and 120h
Further Discounts with Budapest Card in the Buda Castle
Hospital in the Rock: 25% discount from the entry price of the underground waxwork exhibition of the former secret bunker and hospital 15 metre under the Buda Castle Hill. 75% of the exhibition is wheelchair accessible (please let the museum know if you use a wheelchair in advance). Originally constructed as a WWII emergency hospital and bomb shelter, Sziklakórház was later expanded during the Cold War to serve as a nuclear bunker. It offers a unique glimpse into Hungary’s wartime and Cold War history. Nestled within the Buda Castle Hill’s natural cave system, this underground museum maintains a chillingly authentic atmosphere, with its dimly lit tunnels and preserved wartime setup providing an immersive experience.
Halászbástya Restaurant: Located within the iconic Fisherman’s Bastion, Halászbástya Restaurant offers one of the best panoramic views in Budapest, overlooking the Danube River, the Hungarian Parliament, and the historic Pest side of the city. It’s an ideal spot to enjoy a meal while taking in the breathtaking scenery.
Kindly note that the rest of the surrounding Fisherman’s Bastion, designed as a tribute to the guild of fishermen who defended this part of the city walls during the Middle Ages, does not share this discount option.You can use 20% discount in this restaurant.
Additional Discounts with the Budapest Card 72h Plus
Budapest Card 72 Plus adds more goodies to the normal Budapest Card, extra activities and entries. With regard to the Buda Castle District, the Budapest Card Plus (not identical with the cheaper Budapest Card), also includes a free ride with the Funicular cable car that runs from the Tunnel under the Buda Castle Hill up to the Castle Hilltop (the upper station is by the presidential palace called Alexander Palace/ Sandor Palota): it is free in both directions, uphill and downhill, with a pre-booked ticket.
In addition to the Funicular, you can also use another vehicle free of charge, the hop on hop off Castle Bus that specifically runs around the Castle District (daily, from 9 am to 5 pm). These open sided mini buses are independent from the public transport buses that run all day long connecting the Castle District with the city centre and other attractions in the city.
Former Discounts – Discontinued
Kindly note that the following vouchers are currently not part of the Budapest tourist card acceptance list:
Fisherman’s Bastion Lookout Towers in Buda Castle District – currently not part of the Budapest Card acceptance list
Fisherman’s Bastion: currently the discount for the upper tower entry price is not available (the lower parts are free to visit all year round – available to visit with a guided tour in Buda Castle)
Museum of Music History in Buda Castle District – currently not part of the Budapest Card acceptance list
Museum of Music History: currently the discount for the entry price is not available form the entry price. Kindly note that the admission fee is nominal and the museum often features public classical concerts.
Festival of Folk Arts – currently not part of the Budapest Card acceptance list
The most popular annual festival in the Buda Castle, The Festival of Folk Arts is held every year in August (usually ending on Aug 20). Entry to the festival is free for Budapest Card holders.
3D History Show in Buda Castle District – currently not part of the Budapest Card acceptance list
The 3D History video show is moving to its new home in the Royal Guard Cafe (coming soon). Currently the show is not available as a free entrance with Budapest Card. (The 3D historical film show was formerly in the St Michael’s Chapel hidden under Fisherman’s Bastion with free admission with the tourist card). The 3D Hungarian Historical show overviews the over 1000 year old history of the Hungarian people / Magyar tribes.
Kindly check with the official Budapest Card provider for the updated list of places of acceptance of your Budapest Card as we cannot take responsibility for any changes (changes may happen even during a given calendar year, not only with the new season).
Last updated, 30th Oct, 2024
Do you have wheel chair for visitor who can not walk to much?
Hello Ilan,
I am afraid, there are not, you need to bring your own one.
Generally speaking, 4 elevators help people with mobility issues to access the elevated Buda Castle grounds, where the recently refurbished pavement helps people in wheelchairs.
Please note that the streets are covered with cobblestone and getting over some of the high curbs might also be tricky. Inside the Castle District, Matthias Church can be accessed by wheelchair from its southern entrance through a ramp, but please notify the staff. Visitors with disabilities and one accompanying person can enter here free of charge.
The ground level of Fishermen’s Bastion can also be accessed by wheelchair.
National Gallery’s recently revamped premises are accessible by an elevator for sightseers with physical disabilities, and the museum is equipped with a disabled-friendly bathroom.
Please also read the following article:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/getting-there/
Hi, We will be in Budapest for 7 days from 16/10/19 to 22/10/19 inc.
Can we purchase the Budapest card on our arrival to Budsapest? How much is the card and is there a discount for Seniors.
Hello Rob,
Budapest Cards can be purchased here: http://budapestcards.com/
The 2019 prices are the following:
24 hour Budapest Card: 6,490 HUF
48 hour Budapest Card: 9,990 HUF
72 hour Budapest Card: 12,990 HUF
72 hour Junior Budapest Card: 9,990 HUF
96 hour Budapest Card: 15,990 HUF
120 hour Budapest Card: 18,900 HUF
I’m afraid there is no special price for seniors.
Hello,
I would like to buy two budapest cards, but we are staying in a B and B. How do we receive our cards? Is there someplace we can pick them up?
I wish to know the price of a Budapest card for an adult, in Canadian dollars or euros.
Dear Wilma,
Thank you for contacting us regarding the prices of Budapest Cards. Please note that prices differ depending on the type of the card (valid for 24, 48 hours etc.).
Please find more information on prices, inclusions and other details here: http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-free-hotel-delivery-eur
Hope we could help.
We wish you a great winter experience in Budapest!
We will be staying in an apartment in the city. Where can we purchase a Budapest card? Hours of location?
Also, how to book Free Cave Tour with the card?
Hello! We are coming in Budapest in December, 2022. How much is the entrance if I don’t have a Budapest card?
Hello Despoina,
The Castle District can be visited for free.
If you wish to enter a museum or a church you can buy entries on the spot, the Budapest Card offers discounts or free entries (National Gallery, Rock Hospital, Matthias Church etc).
We also recommend the guided tours from €11 per person:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/budget-buda-castle-tour/
Hello,
We are coming to Budapest in December and were hoping to schedule a Budapest Cave Tour. There are no scheduled dates for tours in December. Are the tours offered in the winter months?
Thank you
Hello
We are a family 2 adults 2 childeren 12 and 11 year old. We would like to know are there Budapest card for the childeren with a discount or do we need to purchage the same card as adults?
thanks for the information
Hi,
Is there a contact number for Buda Castle’s Garden?
I don’t seem to have any of the customer service numbers. It’s not listed on the website. I would highly appreciate it if you could link me to any of them.
Dear Miya,
Thank you for your inquiry.
We have contacted you via email!
Hello,
I don’t seem to have received this email. I am so sorry to be a bother, do you mind resending this email?
Thank you again!
Kind regards,
Miya
Dear Miya,
We have just resent the email.
It might be in your spam folder, please check it.
Please let us know if you need any further assistance.
One of my friend are only one time tomorrow and never come back and wanna visit Budapest: Buda Castle Walk with Saint Stephen’s Hall, and do toor inside, today or tomorrow 12.10 or 13.10
There’s possibility to do that ? Because he won’t come back here for years. Appreciate help
Dear Miloga,
Thank you for contacting us.
We have sent you an email with more details.
I hope you had a great time in Budapest!