Private tour in Budapest Nikolett C

Buda Half-Day Walking Tour: From Castle District and Old Town to Danube Riverside

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Nikolett C.

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Hello, I am Niki, a licensed Hungarian tour guide. Budapest, the heart-stealing capital of Hungary is my place of birth. I grew up and lived all my life here, except a school year in Coventry, U. K. where I improved my English. As a tour guide, I have 20 years of professional experience with travellers mainly from the U. S. A. , Canada, the U. K. , the Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, Korea, and I hope YOU are going to be next! I have a strong passion for history, archeology and fine arts. I believe in lifelong learning to secure that the information I share with my travelers is always accurate and up-to-date. I always design my tours to be informative as well as inspiring and entertaining. My motto is: feel good and get more than expected! Come with me and travel like everyday residents of Budapest on the old underground or the legendary yellow trams. Let's discover the main tourist attractions and some hidden treasures of the city that only locals know. Listen to personal stories of life in a Central European capital which had long been hidden behind the iron curtain and is free now. If you stay longer, let's visit some of my favorite places outside Budapest. Lovely old palaces, charming little towns, picturesque landscape and a lot of interesting stories are waiting for you. All my tours are fully customized to your interests and flexible on the day(s) to take account of any special events taking place or the weather. With me, as your own private guide, you will have the time to fully experience everything, stopping to take the perfect photo or popping into one of the historical cafés, enjoy local delicacies or the shops we pass. Be my guest! CREDENTIALS: M.A. in History, Art History, English Language and Literature (University of Szeged, Hungary, 1992) Diploma in Tour Guiding (Tourism and Hospitality Institute, Budapest, Hungary, 2006) Licensed Guide of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Budapest History Museum, Budapest, 2015 Licensed Guide of the Grand Synagogue, the Rumbach Synagogue, the Orthodox Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, the Jewish Local History Collection, the Ghetto Exhibition and the Holocaust Sites, Budapest, 2017-2021 Licensed Guide of the Ancient Roman Archeological Site and Museum Collection, Budapest, 2018 Licensed Guide of the Gödöllő Royal Palace, 2025

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Overview of your Budapest tour

West of the Danube River, the Castle Hill of Budapest features some of the oldest attractions of the city: the Castle (Old Royal Palace) and the Old Town. This area is famous for architectural masterpieces, cobblestoned passages and impressive courtyards. UNESCO World Heritage sites like Matthias Church and Fishermen's Bastion are unmissable. So is the Danube riverside view with Gellert Hill and the Statue of Liberty atop. If you combine this tour with my 4-hour Pest-Side Walking Tour, your experience of Budapest will be complete!

Your Budapest tour itinerary

- Cross the Chain Bridge to Buda Castle Hill - Visit the Baroque houses, the pointed arched passages, the picturesque cobblestoned streets and the historical palaces of the Old Town - Enjoy the stunning Matthias Church and Budapest's panoramic view from Fishermen's Bastion lookout terraces (World Heritage) - Walk around the Castle (Old Royal Palace) and listen to amazing stories from Turkish, Austrian Habsburg, Nazi German and Soviet Occupation times - Take photos at Lions' Courtyard, Matthias Fountain, Royal Stables and Guards' House - Cross the Royal Gardens for the amazing Danube riverside area where the legendary yellow trams run toward Gellert Hill and the Statue of Liberty

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Transport details
Type: Walking

90% of this tour is by walk, partly on (uphill and downhill) steps, cobblestones and rough surfaces. Good shoes are essential. Additionally, we use public transportation to get to and back from the destination area.

What's included
Private Guide
Public Transportation
What's not included
Tickets: Matthias Church, Fishermen's Bastion
Meeting location

Budapest, Hungary

1. Your hotel or other accommodation in Budapest. 2. A centrally located place in Budapest, based on your choice. 3. If you want a shore excursion, the meeting location is aboard your cruiseship. Please specify your choice in a message.

Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
772240
Languages
Hungarian
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Traveller reviews for this private tour in Budapest

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Who is this private tour in Budapest best suited for?

This private tour in Budapest is perfect for travellers who want to explore the historical and architectural wonders of the city with a local guide. It's especially suitable for those interested in UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Matthias Church and Fishermen's Bastion, and those who enjoy walking tours that include cobblestoned streets and panoramic views. Families with kids will find it friendly, and it's also a great choice for anyone looking to connect with a local expert like Nikolett C. for deeper insights into Budapest's history.

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Hours icon 4 hours
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