Buda Castle Buda Castle, Budapest
The Buda Castle is located on top of the Castle Hill on the Buda side of the river Danube. Despite the elevated location, it is very easily accessible on foot, or by public transport.
How can I get to Buda Castle Budapest?
Walking up to Buda Castle
There are several ways to reach the Buda Castle on foot. Below, we show you two different routes to choose from:
Gentle Hill Walk
Steep Hill Walk
If you prefer to discover the Castle District on foot, why not try one of the Buda Castle Walking Tours?
For even easier access, there are some elevators around the Buda Castle Hill.
Click here to see the locations of the elevators with GPS coordinates
School Stairs (Iskola Lepcso): GPS 47.503715, 19.033587
Granit Stairs (Granit Lepcso): GPS 47.500522, 19.032373
Bus Route up to Buda Castle
You can also access the Buda Castle by public transportation. Please find the bus services below:
From Pest Side (City Center)
From Buda Side
Fun ways of getting up to the Castle Hill
Funicular / Cable Car
You can reach the top of the Hill and get directly to the Royal Palace, using the Funicular. It starts from next to the Tunnel at Clark Adam Square. Please note that usually there are queues built up for the Funicular, with possible waiting time of 30 minutes.
Hello,
We are two journalists from Poland. From Monday 25 July to Friday 29 July we will be in Budapest. We would like to describe the most interesting places of Budapest, and at least part of them because there are so many. Whether they would be possible to free entrance for two people these days to your interiors?
Please reply to email feedback.
Regards,
Artur Rakowski
Dear Artur,
thank you for your inquiry.
Unfortunately we cannot offer free entries for media representatives.
In case you wish to visit more places and attractions in Budapest, please let me recommend you to buy a Budapest Card, which entitles you to have several discounts, and also it provides free entry to the National Gallery and to the History Museum. Buying Budapest Card: http://budapestcards.com/
Hi, I am planning to visit Budapest. I want to do Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise but the only problem is that I can not pay in euros as my bank account is in sterling pounds. Is there any other way of booking this guided tour with you?
Hello Sibgha,
this is not a problem at all, as payments are made via Paypal, and Paypal will convert the amount.
Hi, I would like to ask if there will be a craft festival on the castle in between August 17-20, 2019.
Hi team, I am trying for they Buda Castle & Matthias Church Tour on 11-sep. We are 2 aduly and i child. There is no option to book in that combination. Could you suggest how can i book for 2 adult and i child
Hi Krishna,
thank you for your comment, you were absolutely right. I have now added the option to book adults and children together. You can make your booking now on the following page: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-matthias-church-tour/
Hi, Will it be possible to reach Buda Castle by bus and come DOWN using Funicular (one way)
Hello Saroj,
Funicular tickets are sold for 2 ways (up and down).
If you wish to use it for a single way only you can use the other way for a year from the purchase date.
Hello , how much it costs to enter the buda castle. i will be in budapest october 9 till october 15. and please tell me if i can buy ticket on the spot.thank you
Hello Elie,
Currently the Royal Palace (aka the Buda Castle) is the home of the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum, therefore, the entry fee of the buildings of the Buda Castle is identical with the entry fees of the Gallery and the Museum. Yes, you can buy the tickets on the spot.
National Gallery:
Full price: HUF 1,800 per Adult
Discount price: HUF 900 per Student / Senior Citizen
Or FREE entry with Budapest Card (http://budapestcards.com/)
History Museum:
ow / High Season prices
Adults: 1800 / 2000 HUF
Visitors aged 6-26: 900/ 1000 HUF
Visitors aged 62-70: 900/ 1000 HUF
Or FREE entry with Budapest Card (http://budapestcards.com/)
Hello there. I would like to know does Budapest Castle and its museums accept the ICOM card please?
thank you
Dear Kenneth,
I would like to confirm that the entry is free for ICOM card holders in the National Gallery and the History Museum as well.
Hi I was trying to book adult and child tickets for Castle tour, Funicular and Cruise for 10th september and it was not allowing me too. Is there anywhere else I can buy tickets from
Dear Pankaj,
Unfortunately advance booking is required to be able to participate in the tour. The tour can be booked min. 3 days in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi, i will go in budapest in christmas time.
I would like know if castle is open from 25-26 december.
Thank you
Dear Tatiana,
The courts, courtyards of the Buda Castle are open day and night, 24/7.
The Christmas Opening hours of the 2 institutes inside the Royal Palace are the following:
National Gallery:
Dec 25: closed
Dec 26: 10am – 6pm
Budapest History Museum:
Dec 25: 10am – 6pm
Dec 26: closed
Interested in the short white wine tasting on December 5, 2016. Can we do any later than 2:00pm? Would preferably want something around 4 or 6:00pm. Would like confirmation before booking. Thanks very much.
Dear Alexandria,
unfortunately online booked wine tastings have a fix starting time at 2 pm. Thank you for your understanding.
Dear Buda castle tours,
I wanted to know if the budget buda castle tour includes a visit in the gallery and museum inside the castle.
Thank you beforehand,
Natali
Hello Natali, the budget tour does not include a visit inside the Gallery or the Museum, however, the cheapest way to get inside the Buda Castle is to buy a ticket on the spot after the tour. Alternatively, you can save on the entrance fees, if you buy a 24h Budapest Card, which includes the Budget Tour, and both entries for €17 (this price is until 2017 spring).
Hope this helps to save on the tour / entry fees.
Hi,
We (2 pax) will be in Budapest for a day tomorrow (19/12/2016) and departing early on 20/12/2016.
We would like to check if we can make it in time for the Buda Castle Wine Tasting at such short notice on 19/12/2016 afternoon.
Sincerely hope to make it for the tour and appreciate your fast response.
Regards
Hello Jeremy,
we are terribly sorry that we could not respond you in a timely manner. Please note though that the Faust Wine Cellar is fully booked on most days (currently there are only some available tables left for Dec 27 and 28 only). Table reservation is required min. 3 days in advance. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Hi,
We are a group of 15 persons arriving on April 23d 2017. We would like to know if the danube cruise is included on the price or just the guide and we would have to pay apart for the entry?
Regards
Hello Rubenska,
yes, the price of the sightseeing cruise is already included in the price of the Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise program: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
Prices from April will be confirmed soon. Thank you for your patience.
Hello
Can you please tell us what is the opening hours of the buda-castle?
We couldn’t find any information about that – we are not looking for a tour, just enter the castle and walk-around.
Thank you
Hello,
There are 2 places that can be visited inside the Castle Building: the National Gallery and the History Museum.
Please find their opening hours below:
Budapest History Museum
Tue – Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
(From 1 March -31 Oct)
Tue – Sun 10 am – 4 pm
(From 1 Nov – 29 Feb)
National Gallery:
Tue – Sun: 10 am – 6 pm (entry until 5 pm only)
Mondays: Closed
Do you Buda Castle and Museum open on May 1, 2017? I notice that it falls on both Monday and National holiday. We are tourist planning for our visit.
Hello,
Unfortunately both museums inside the Buda Castle are closed on Mondays. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello,
I’m Non EU citizen and have a plan to visit National Gallery and History Museum on 15 March 2017, the National Day.
Do I have to pay for entrance fee on that day?
Hello Seth,
on Mar 15, the admission to the National Gallery and the History Museum is free for everyone, regardless their nationality.
Thank You
Hi,
I have seen that you have prices for high and low seasons. Can you please tell me what are the dates of the seasons’ start and finish?
Thank you so much!
Hello,
Seeking to book 3 adults on Thursday, 4 May at 11.30, however, the online booking does not allow bookings beyond 31 March.
Pease advise.
Thank you.
B
Hello Brittany,
dates from Apr 1 have now been opened for booking in the booking form. Please note that from Apr 1, the morning tour starts at 10.30 pm. You can make your reservation on the following page: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
Dates for the 2017 festival?
Want to plan my summer ;)
Dear Adam,
at the moment not much festivals are confirmed yet unfortunately, but what we can surely confirm is the Festival of Folk Arts between Aug 17-20. https://budacastlebudapest.com/festival-crafts-buda-castle/
There probably will further festivals during the upcoming summer, but the date or the exact venue will be confirmed later. Thank you for your understanding.
Dear Sir
We would like to check the entrance fee for “Buda Castle , Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church”
How much for entrance fee? It’s should to be use the local guide or not?
Thank you very much
Best Regards,
Nok
Hello Nok,
thank you for your comment.
Book our Buda Castle District 2.5 h walking tour in all weather conditions and get a Guided Tour on Buda Castle courts, visit inside Matthias Church, visit at Fisherman’s Bastion and visit of Historical Squares with Coffee & Dessert at end, therefore you could avoid the long queues waiting to get tickets.
Tickets for this tour are starting from EUR34.
Booking is on:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/matthias-church/
Looking forward to yoyr reservation.
Hi,
I booked a tour for two on the 30th. I paid through paypal and it redirected me to a site that doesn’t exist. So, I haven’t had any booking confirmation and the money has come out of my account. I wanted to get some sort of ticket or booking details if that’s okay?
Dear Lewis,
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
Sir/madam
I will arrive in Budapest tomorrow and proberly I may visit Buda Castle on Sunday. The plan is about going to liberty statue first and next to Buda Castle, how can I get there? Which bus should I take or is it possible to go from there? Thank you
Best regards,
Kelsey
Dear Kelsey,
the Liberty Statue stands on top of the Gellert Hill, which is next to the Castle Hill, but still it is not very easy to reach on foot. The easiest way is to travel by streetcar no. 19 or 41 from Gellert Square until Clark Adam Square, and from there you can reach the top of the Buda Castle by bus no. 16. Please find a map with the recommended route: https://goo.gl/maps/SzvW24TAoPU2
Hi I am interested in the 3 in one tour (the castle tour with Funnicular ride and rive cruise, and it states a price of 34 euros however when i go into the booking site it states over 100 euros per person, please tell me the correct price of the tour and can i book on the day
Hello Vanessa,
thank you for your inquiry.
The price of the morning Tour Morning Tour (10.30 am – 3 pm) between Apr 1 and Oct 31:
€120 per person for 1 guest
€70 per person for 2 guests
€60 per person for 3 guests
€45 per person for 4 guests
€40 per person for groups of 5 or more
Afternoon Tour (4-7.30pm) Apr 1 – Oct 31
€130 per person for 1 guest
€80 per person for 2 guests
€67 per person for 3 guests
€50 per person for 4 guests
€45 per person for groups of 5 or more
Booking is on: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
I hope I could be of assistance.
Hello,
I was wondering about your bus tour in Buda Hills. The entry tickets are not covered but can we go inside on our own during the tour just to take a look or would we not have time to go inside the attractions listed below.
•Entry to the National Gallery inside the Buda Castle
•Entry to Matthias Church
Sincerely,
Tabasum Amir
Hello Tabasum,
thank you for your comment.
I have already sent you an email to your email address.
Thank you for your patience.
Good day,
Could we have a private tour on Saturday, 29.07.2017, in the morning with guide , who says Russian?
Hello Irina,
we are happy to send you a private offer.
Could you please let us know about the number of the group and the exact time of the program on 29 July?
Waiting for your reply.
Hello,
I am reaching Budapest on 10th August. I wish to do a tour of the Buda Castle-seeing the Mathias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and the buildings of Buda Castle. However, not able to pick up the right tour.
Can you please help? I would need you to consider the following :-
a. We will prefer a tram/ bus to climb up atleast. My mom will not be able to walk upto the castle (Understand that it is an upward climb; being hills)
b. We will want the visit to start around 3:30 PM.
Can you suggest the best tour with :-
a. What will be the starting point where we meet the guide?
b. Once we meet the guide, what is the sequence at which he takes us through various places?
c. Is there any separate Entry fee that is needed apart from the tour fee? If yes, can you list them out with the fee?
d. Where does the tour end?
e. Does the tour allow climbing up & Down bothways using tram (Furnicular) or bus; without missing places of attractions?
f. How can I book it?
g. Can I carry a print of the ticket?
Hi Buda Castle, Have not seen a response to my question.
Can you please help here?
Dear Arpita,
thank you for your comment.
I would suggest the Castle District Guided Tour.
It includes:
* 2.5h walk in Castle District, starting at 2.30pm
* Guided Tour on Buda Castle courts
* Visit inside Matthias Church
* Visit at Fisherman’s Bastion
* Visit of Historical Squares
* Coffee & Dessert at end
Meeting point for this tour is at Statue on Holy Trinity Square (Szentharomsag Ter) by Matthias Church in the Buda Castle District, zip code H-1014.
The Tour finishes at Matthias Church, Buda Castle
More info and booking is on:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-matthias-church-tour/
I hope I could be of help.
You can use the buses number 16 or 105 to get to Buda Castle, and in this case your mother does not need to climb at all.
Dear Concern,
Please suggest the cost for Buda Castle visit + (Return) Funicular Ride for my group. as per below mentioned details.
Date :- 22nd Aug 2017
Time :- 14:30H
Pax :- 61 Adults + 5 Children (4,8,9,10,11) + 2 TL
Regards,
Ankur Patel
TEL: +44 1708 300 210
Dear Ankur,
thank you for your group inquiry.
We will soon send you our offer via email. Thank you for your patience.
Dear Buda Castle,
My wife & I plan to visit Budapest in October and hope to attend the Palinka & Kolbasz festival. I have seen different information on other sites about the dates for this festival and would be very grateful if you could confirm when and where the festival is due to take place this year.
Many thanks,
Davey
Dear Davey,
thank you for your inquiry.
This year’s Palinka festival will be held in September (from Sep 21 to 24). The venue has also been changed, it unfortunately won’t take place in the Buda Castle in 2017. The new venue is the Millenaris Park. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Who can i contact concerning group prices for the Buda Castle Night Tour??
Hello Lea,
thank you for your comment.
We have already received your inquiry which was sent to our email address too.
We will soon send you the detailed quote with prices and inclusions.
Thank you for your patience.
Hi
We visited the gallery yesterday and were v impressed.
We are still discussing the paintings. My wife liked the painting of the surgeon, the man with the sore foot and the owl. I did not see it. Who was the artist and what is the name of the painter.
The explanations in English were helpful describing the works in general but I would have liked an explanation of every painting. I know that no art gallery ever does this.
I was surprised that you had so many works of art after the terrible difficulties of the last hundred years
Dear Alan,
thank you for your email.
I am afraid, we only selling Buda Castle tours as a third party.
Please contact the National Gallery directly on: info@mng.hu
I am sorry I could not eb of more help this time.
PLASE, I’M MARIANNA FROM TRAVEL AGENCY IN ITALY.
I’VE TO KNOW HOW MUCH DOES IT COST THE ENTRANCE AND THE GUIDED TOUR OF THE BUDA CASTLE FOR A GROUP OF STUDENTS OF ABOUT 17/19 YEARS!
pLEASE LET ME KNOW!
Hello Marianna,
thank you for your comment.
We have sent you an email to your email address.
Waiting for your kind reply.
Hi,
We are a couple, planning to visit Buda Castle, Castle Hill, Matthias church & Fisherman’s Bastion on May 19th/ 20th.
Tried looking if these places will be open for public. We are not interested in a guided tour, but would like to visit these places on our own.
Pls do let me know whether there is any closing time for these places.
Regards,
Ankur
Dear Ankur,
yes, these attractions will be open during your visit in Budapest.
Hello!
I’m Lucas, from Brazil.
I would like to know if it will be possible to visit de castle in the days 24, 25 and 26 of December 2018.
I’m looking forward to know the castle!
Best regards,
Lucas
Dear Lucas,
thank you for your inquiry.
The Castle District and the courts of the Buda Castle Palace are open 24/7 for visit. Please note though, that the museums inside the Castle building (National Gallery and Budapest History Museum) and further attractions might be closed during these day.
Although the opening hours for the upcoming Christmas season have not been confirmed yet, they most probably will be similar to last year’s opening hours, which can be checked on the following page: https://budacastlebudapest.com/christmas-buda-castle-budapest/
Good morning,
I am a teacher of an Italian high school. On March 14th at 9.30, according to our tour program, we should visit Buda Castle and eventually the national gallery. We already have the guide. I wanted to know if it’s better to book for 35 people or not.
Thanks for the reply
Raffaella Cappelli
Hello, we are 3 Adults and I am Planning to Book the Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise. For the 2 h walking Buda castle Tour , is it a private tour or group tour? As we prefer a group tour
Dear Appy,
the 2h walking tour part is private, while the river cruise is a public program.
Hello
We will come there in april and do you have free enterence day or hour?Thanks for answerin:)
Dear Nil,
The courts and open areas of the Castle District are open 24/7 and can be visited free of charge.
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Újságíróink 2018 április 06. és április 09. között tervezik meglátogatni Budapestet a magyarországi idegenforgalmi anyagok későbbi megjelenéséért.
Ezért arra kérjük Önt, hogy tájékoztasson minket az összes sajtónyilvántartásról, a szabad belépésről vagy más különleges ajánlatokról az újságíróknak, akik szeretnének meglátogatni az intézményét.
Szeretnénk megkérni, hogy szervezzen kirándulást az Budapest Castle körül.
Köszönjük a figyelmét, és kérjük, hogy e-mailben: todaykyiv@gmail.com
A legjobb vágyakkal,
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főszerkesztő
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Dear Pyotr,
with Media Inquiries please contact the Buda Castle Municipality, District I. Customer Service directly: ugyfelszolgalat[at]budavar.hu
Good morning.
Museums and buildings will be open the 1st of May?
What about tours as well?
Dear Giovanni,
yes, the museums and the tours are also available on May 1.
Hi I want to know if we can take the Funicular just for Buda Castle and not take the cruise with it. Can you tell me the price for the same?
Hello Sonal,
thank you for your email.
Yes, of course.
A single ticket is HUF 1,200, while a return ticket is HUF 1,800. The Funicular is free for children under the age of 3.
I hope I could be of help.
I need more clarification about Buda Castle tour + Funicular Ride and River Cruise.
we are 2 adults and 1 child.
The Tour includes morning and afternoon or have we to choose the period?
On the website , when I try to book the tour, it allows me to choose the day neither the time.
Could you give me more details?
Thank you
Hello Carmine,
thank you for your email.
The Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise tour runs twice a day, morning & afternoon.
Morning: 10.30 am – 2 pm
Afternoon: 4 pm – 7.30 pm
It includes:
2 hour Private Guided Walking Tour in Castle District
Professional Guide
5 Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian
Funicular ride (Ticket included)
1 hour Public Guided Cruise on River Danube (not private)
Audio Guide in 30 Languages (on boat)
1 Welcome Soft Drink on board
AC/Heated Boat
Free WiFi aboard Cruise
UNESCO World Heritage Sights
Booking needs to be 3 days prior, maybe that was the reason why you could not make the reservation.
Currently, bookings can be made for 30 April.
Booking:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
I hope I could be of help.
I am interested in the tour below for my wife and me on Saturday evening June 9th.
If we the pay the 170 Euro price for two people is the walking portion of the tour private for just the two of us?
Do we speaking English speaking guide when we book?
Thanks,
Gary
Thank you for your email.
The Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise tour runs twice a day, morning & afternoon.
Morning: 10.30 am – 2 pm
Afternoon: 4 pm – 7.30 pm
It includes:
2 hour Private Guided Walking Tour in Castle District
Professional Guide
5 Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian
Funicular ride (Ticket included)
1 hour Public Guided Cruise on River Danube (not private)
Audio Guide in 30 Languages (on boat)
1 Welcome Soft Drink on board
AC/Heated Boat
Free WiFi aboard Cruise
UNESCO World Heritage Sights
Booking needs to be 3 days prior, maybe that was the reason why you could not make the reservation.
Currently, bookings can be made for 30 April.
Booking:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
I hope I could be of help.
Thanks,
Gary
The Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise tour runs twice a day, morning & afternoon.
Morning: 10.30 am – 2 pm
Afternoon: 4 pm – 7.30 pm
It includes:
2 hour Private Guided Walking Tour in Castle District
Professional Guide
5 Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian
Funicular ride (Ticket included)
1 hour Public Guided Cruise on River Danube (not private)
Audio Guide in 30 Languages (on boat)
1 Welcome Soft Drink on board
AC/Heated Boat
Free WiFi aboard Cruise
UNESCO World Heritage Sights
Booking needs to be 3 days prior, maybe that was the reason why you could not make the reservation.
Currently, bookings can be made for 30 April.
Booking:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
I hope I could be of help.
Hello Gary,
thank you for your email.
The walking part is a 2h Private Walking Tour in Castle District. It is a private walking tour where you are able to choose the language of the live guide during booking (on the booking form).
Booking:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
I hope I could be of help.
Thank you. That is exactly the information I needed.
Gary
One more question. Where does the tour end? I am trying to figure out how far we will be from the Chain Bridge where our hotel is located.
Gary
Dear Gary,
the cruise ends 5 min walk from the city center, at Dock 7 on Vigado Square, Budapest, District V: http://goo.gl/eO8ipp
I am the Meetings Manager for the International Neural Network Society, the premiere organization for individuals interested in a theoretical and computational understanding of the brain.
We will hold our 2019 Annual Meeting in Budapest and are looking for a venue to have our Gala Dinner. The dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, 17 July 2019 for approximately 600 people with table service from a pre fixed menu. We also require a stage, microphone and podium as awards will be presented.
I am wondering if you have space to accommodate this request. If so please respond with the approximate costs so that I may present to the committee.
Thank you and kind regards,
Dear Regina,
thank you, we will soon be in touch with you via email.
Hi,
can I enter the castle with my backpack/luggage?
If not, is there a bag locker at the castle?
Thanks :)
Hello,
I am contacting you from Georgia, we would like to participate in wine festival (September 6-9). Can you tell me is it free or we should pay as exhibitors. Please send me all information on e-mail.
Thank you for attention.
Dear Anzor,
thank you for your inquiry.
We will soon contact you via email.
Dear Sir/Madame,
I’m using this opportunity to inform you that I have an image
which was once bought by my grandfathe, who lived in Budapest.
please for details to contact me by e-mail .
I look forward to hearing your feedback
With kind regards,
MIlica Dragojlović
Belgrade, Serbia
Dear Milica,
we have contacted you via email, as requested.
Hi
I would like to know from what time to what time is The Budapest Budget tour operating.
On the website it says that the tour operates from 2pm onwards for a duration of 2 hours.
I will be in Budapest on 30th of June at 1:30 so is there an option for this tour at 3 or 4 pm.
Also is online ticket purchase the only option or can I pick up a ticked upon arrival?
Thanks and Best Regards,
Avi
Hello,
I have been looking for Person in charge for digitalisation for Museum of Military History. Would you direct me to the right person.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Krzysztof
Hello,
I will be visiting Budapest in the next days. I would like to know if the Buda Castle, the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum will be opened to foreing tourists on August 20th – it’s on Monday.
Regards,
Julia
Dear Julia,
the Budapest History Museum will be open and free to visit on this date. The Hungarian National Gallery will be closed, except the temporary Frida Kahlo exhibition.
Hi, I will be visiting Budapest next weekend and i would like to know if i need a previous reservation for a walking tour?
Thank you
Hello, I will be visiting Budapest in the weekend and I would like to know if I need a previous reservation for a walking tour .
Thank you
Dear Michelle,
thank you for your comment.
Yes, you do, as no drop ins are accepted, in advance online booking is suggested.
Please see the available walking tours on:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/budget-buda-castle-tour/
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-matthias-church-tour/
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
https://budacastlebudapest.com/mystery-history-in-buda-castle-night-tour/
I hope I could be of help.
Hello,
If we have Budapest Cards (free entry to Buda Castle), we need reservation?
Dear Cata,
the Budapest Card provides free entry to the Budapest History Museum and the National Gallery (both museums are located in the Buda Castle palace). Advance booking is not necessary.
Hello. I will be in Budapest on 24, 25 December and I’ve noticed that the funicular is closed. Is there any possibility to arrive there by car ? Is there a parking lot ? Thank you for the answer!
Dear Tataru,
yes, it is possible to enter the Castle area by car, however parking is expensive. We would recommend you to get there by bus.
Is there a first-aid station at Buda Castle, and if so, where is it located?
Dear Michael,
I’m afraid there is no official first-aid station in the Buda Castle district. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello, is there any wheelchair accessible tour? If not, are all areas wheelchair accessible? We are planning to come the morning of September 13th, this Thursday.
Dear Jessica,
I’m afraid the public tours are not suitable for wheelchair users, as there are some parts in the Castle District that are not accessible. However, most of the attractions are wheelchair accessible.
Hi,
i booked Budget Buda Castle Tour for 3 on last Tuesday 9th of oct through PayPal, but im not sure if i got the voucher via email. because i couldn’t find it in may email.
could u please let me know how can i get it!
Hello Rania,
thank you for your email.
We have received you booking and the confirmation email was sent to you 2 days ago.
I will resend it again.
Please get back to us if you have not received it yet.
I would like to know that do you hold concerts inside of the castle. we are going to come to Budapest on 22nd of April. Waiting for your response
Dear Lidya,
thank you for your inquiry.
I’m afraid there are no concerts inside the Castle, as the Castle buildings are the home of museums (Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum). That said, there are rare, occasional concerts on an irregular basis.
The Castle District is also the home of the Budapest Music History Museum where many concerts can be heard – classical music events
March 5th Tuesday (18/19) – chamber evening with a cello artist, Zoltan Onczay
March 11th Monday (17.00?) – Central High School’s Chamber Orchestra, Missouri
March 30th Saturday 15.00 – Bartók Conservatorium concert
March 31st Sunday 16.00 – Danubia Talents gala concert
April – Music School of Józsefvárosi – no set date yet
More concerts in April 2019 Budapest
http://budapestconcert.com/april-concerts-in-budapest
Have a nice time in Hungary!
I paid for the funicular ride tour, but I did not receive ticket.
Dear Varun,
thank you for contacting us.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has been sent to your given email address. Could you kindly check your spam folder for the email you received from us (the email equals the ticket, there is no extra attachment).
Hello. I would like to offer myself to work as a volunteer guide or doing any other type of work that you have that can put me in contact with the museum art collection. I am 36 years old and can be available on Saturdays and Sundays. I am enthusiast of and student of History of Art. I don`t know much about Hungarian art in particular but I am learning. I had history of art classes before, I have deep knowledge on style, techniques and art periods. with some training and readings I can work as a volunteer guide or support internal works. My goal is to learn more so by working as volunteer I will be in contact with the museum collection.
Please let me know if that is possible or if the museum offers any course or workshop.
Thank you so much.
Hello Francisco,
thank you for your message.
Please contact the Hungarian National Gallery directly on:
info@mng.hu
Good luck!
Hi. I lost my GO PRO Camera at castle last day 30/12. So, I would like to know, if somebody found it. I really appreciate you attention. Tks
Hello Andre, we are sorry to hear that you cannot find your camera. Buda Castle is a huge complex with many institutions, including cafe, museums, etc. Please try to give more information: did you leave your camera somewhere inside a building? A museum, a tower, a gate, a balustrade, etc. which are all part of the castle in Budapest. If yes, which one please? Was it in one of the wings in the Castle in a museum perhaps? (was it the National Gallery or the Budapest History Museum, etc) Or are you thinking of the Castle area: was it on the Fisherman’s Bastion perhaps or at Matthias Church?
Or did you leave your camera outside on a courtyard? If the latter, I’m afraid there is not much chance to find it, but we will do our best to give it a try. Can you please be as specific as you can about the description of the place within the Castle District area where you think you left it? Do you remember any statues, buildings, any outstanding features? As we are talking about a mini town area it is crucial that we get some more details about the location you have in mind. Thank you.
Hello,
I would like to take the Funiculat from the Castle to Clark Adam Square (one way only).
May I know if there is a cashier at Castle side? Or I can only buy the ticker at Clark Adam Square first, then take the funiculat down from the Castle later?
Thank you!
Hello Nat,
of course, you can buy your ticket in the Castle too (one way only).
Good morning,
I know that there are 2 areas where coaches can drop off visitors in Buda Castle District. One of them is a paying parking but there is another one where the coach can drop them off without paying any fee. Could you please advise which ones are those 2 drop off zones and where are they located?
Thank you,
Clara
Dear Clara,
Tourist buses can enter the Castle District area and drop off the guests in Disz Square. (https://goo.gl/maps/oXCptU1mYsK2) If the bus leaves the Castle District within 10 minutes, there is no fee to be paid. Exceeding the 10 minutes means a charge to be paid (HUF 390 per every 15 minutes).
The bus can park in a dedicated bus parking lot nearby at Dozsa Gyorgy Square (https://goo.gl/maps/UHiAm4ztx7q) for HUF 1560 per hour.
Hi, I would like to ask if there will be a craft festival on the castle in between August 17-20, 2019.
Hello Magda,
thank you for contacting us.
Yes, the Festival of Crafts in Buda Castle Budapest will take place between 17 and 20 August.
The Festival of Crafts (known as Mestersegek Unnepe in Hungarian) is a pleasantly authentic cultural event for any visitors of the Buda Castle.
https://budacastlebudapest.com/festival-crafts-buda-castle/
I am planning visit Budapest from 27-March-2020 to 29-March-2020. I understood buying the 72 hours Budapest card allow me free entrance at Buda Castle but I have limitations to walk – How do I get individual tickets only for Furnicular?
Dear Rosana,
Thank you for contacting us regarding purchasing your Funicular ticket in Budapest.
You can buy your ticket on the spot (advance purchase is only possible if you also book a guided tour).
We recommend the following tour for you: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
Hope I could help.
We wish you a great Castle Tour in the Hungarian capital!
Hi, i will go in budapest in christmas time.
I would like know if castle is open from 25-26 december.
Thank you
Hello, and thank you for contacting us.
Many attractions will be closed during this winter in accordance with the government regulations to keep the Covid 19 pandemic at bay.
Thank you for your understanding and kind cooperation.
Hello,
With our group of elderly visitors, we would like to go up to the National Gallery, in the Castle district.
what would be some easy ways to get up there (without walking distances) please?
(we could go by car, but they are not allowed into that part of the area, right?)
thank you very much in advance!
Hello Esther,
we recommend you use the Castle Bus / 16 A (operated by the city of Budapest).
The nearest stop is 2-5 min walk from the National Gallery.
Please let me know if I can be of further help.
Can you describe the architectural features of Buda Castle?
I`m planning on visiting the castle with 2 toddlers, where can I park the car in the castle or near the castle?
How hard is it to navigate the castle with strollers?
Dear Jess,
Thank you for contacting us.
We have sent you an email!
Have a nice time in Budapest!
Hello, I am planning a visit to Buda Castle and would like to know if parking on the Dísz tér is allowed or if any special permission is required. If possible, what is the best access route by car? Thank you in advance.
Dear Alexis,
Thank you for contacting us.
We have sent you an email with more details.
Enjoy your time at the Buda Castle!
Hi, i would like to visit Buda Castle. May i know where can i buy tickets for the funicular and the tickets for the castle? thank you
Dear Magdalena,
The castle area can be visited free of charge (You can find restaurants and shops etc).
You can buy entry tickets upon arrival at the funicular stop and at the museums as well.
Please let me know if I can be of further help.
Hi, is there Polish audio guide available for rent?
Dear Marius,
Yes, audio guide is available inside the Buda Castle museums.
We have emailed you with more details regarding the tour inside the building.