Local Style Grand Budapest Tour

On this general one-day tour we will visit all famous sights and monuments of Budapest while delving into its local culture. As I was born and have always lived in this city, I can share with you my personal stories, out of the „obligatory" sightseeing legends. My tour can be a good introduction to Hungary, ideal also for first time visitors. During the tour you can enjoy the best places to take photos. You can admire the scenic heritage of the Austro-Hungarian Empire as well as a glimpse of Hungarian Art Nouveau architecture. I can also show you many shocking, hidden or funny aspects from a local view. You can recall the brutal Nazi and Communist regimes, and the events of the 1956 national revolution. You can see religious shrines including the oldest human hand of the world. You can also find a statue of Count Dracula whose story was connected to our city park island castle. During the tour you can learn your Hungarian survival dictionary and experience a local lunch in a place visited by locals.

We can follow a flexible itinerary. Possible morning route: - Explore Buda Castle with the Royal Palace, Matthias Church (optional skip-the-line inner visit), Fishermen's Bastion - Enjoy the view of the Danube and its bridges - Take a bus/subway to cross the Danube and go to the Pest side - Admire Saint Stephen' Basilica (optional skip-the-line inside tour) - Lunch break is possible in this area Afternoon options: - Walk to Liberty Square and Kossuth Square with the Parliament building - Take a tram and go for a shopping in the Central Market Hall (Sunday closed) - Walk to the Great Synagogue (optional inside tour) and the Jewish quarter - Take the old metro and visit Heroes' Square, the City Park, its Romantic castle and Szechenyi termal bath - Take the metro back to the city to explore Andrassy Avenue and the Opera Theatre - The tour can end in the city tourist center Please wear appropriate clothes in churches. Lunch time can be 1-2 extra hours added to the tour duration depending on restaurant type.