Private tour in Budapest Kristóf K
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
up to 10 people
2 hours 30 minutes
walking
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Kristóf K.
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This 2.5-hour long tour comprises the complete discovery of St Stephen’s Basilica, one of the most beautiful and significant churches of Hungary. In this tour I will tell you the story of the construction of this amazing church giving you a complete architectural description of the basilica’s outer structure and its marvellous interior. I will talk about the stunning sculptures, mosaics, paintings and altars found inside the basilica and I will tell you the adventurous story of the Holy Right, a national relic of Hungary, which you will have the opportunity to admire inside a beautiful silver relic holder. I will also give you an interesting overview on Hungary’s history including Hungarian saints and kings whose sculptures can be seen inside the building. We visit the basilica’s unique treasury and the panorama terrace of this great church from where you can have splendid views on whole Budapest from bird's eye view. At the end of the tour I will entertain you with the most beautiful Hungarian folk songs!
Starting point: in front of the main entrance of St Stephen's Basilica - History of the construction of the basilica and architectural description of the building admiring the church from Szent István Square -Interior visit: detailed explanation of the marvellous interior of the church with interesting stories and facts about the basilica, its stunning art masterpieces, its great organ and about the Holy Right. Legends related to Hungarian kings and saints, overview on Hungarian history. Admiring the Holy Right with its beautiful silver relic holder. -Discovery of the basilica's unique treasury which keeps unparalleled church treasures: beautiful chasubles, monstrances and personal items of József Mindszenty, a great churchman of Hungarian church history. -Breathtaking views all over Budapest from bird's eye view, showing you all the famous attractions of Budapest which can be seen from the panorama terrace of the church. At the end of the tour unique Hungarian folk music performance!
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This tour is a walking tour.
Budapest, Hungary
Recommended meeting point: in front of the main entrance of St Stephen's Basilica at 1051 Budapest, Szent István tér Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZLTEKiciBmrKKDA87 I can also pick you up at your accommodation, at the Ferenc Liszt International Airport of Budapest, at any pier, railway station or at any other point of Budapest according to your request. The tour is fully adjustable to your preferences.
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
walking
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
walking
1
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