What You Will Do
Explore the fascinating and vibrant
Pest District of Hungary’s capital city, famous for its
Jewish history, and its mix of
stunning architectural styles.
On your
private tour, you will:
- Discover the Pest district of Budapest, and learn why the two cities of Buda and Pest were united;
- Wander along the eastern banks of the Danube River, whilst learning of its importance to the city since ancient times;
- Learn about the Jewish community and their history in Budapest at the Holocaust Memorial centre;
- Visit the Great Synagogue, and enjoy a privately guided tour of Europe’s largest Jewish place of worship, with tickets included;
- Tour inside the stunning Basilica of St Stephen’s, a neoclassical Cathedral including tickets;
- Learn about Hungary’s politics as you stand in front of the magnificent Parliament Building;
- Pass by the Vörösmarty tér statue and stop for a photo at the Ferris Wheel of Budapest;
- Experience the friendly, buzzing atmosphere of Downtown Pest, a vibrant, trendy, cultural and artistic neighbourhood;
- Stop by the Opera House, and the House of Terror;
- Admire the plethora of fabulous architectural styles – Gothic, Turkish, Art Nouveau and Neo-Classical among others;
- End your at the Heroes' Square by the iconic Millennium Monument with statues featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes.
Budapest is really two cities, Buda and Pest, combined. The Pest district lies on the eastern bank of the Danube River and is famous for its vibrant atmosphere, Jewish community and history, and stunning mix of architectural styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau. Your private guide will show you all the most important highlights of the district on your private walking tour.
Learn all about the Jewish community, as you step inside the Great Synagogue, a statuesque landmark that ranks amongst the world’s largest places of worship for the Jewish faith and was consecrated in the city in 1859. Stroll the leafy Andrássy út boulevard, passing by the neo-Renaissance National Opera House and other national buildings, including the formidable and magnificent Hungarian Parliament. Straddling the Danube, this stunning building is home to the Crown of St Stephen, a historically significant treasure of the Hungarian nation, bequeathed by Pope Sylvester II on Christmas Day in the year 1000.
Walk into the Heroes’ Square, one of Budapest’s favourite public spaces where your tour will end: a popular gathering point with a monument dedicated to the Magyar (Hungarian) conquest at its heart.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before tour start. 15% cancellation fee applies if cancelled between 30 and 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Your guide will meet you at the entrance of Hotel Sissi, Budapest, Angyal u. 31, 1094 Hungary
1
Hungarian State Opera House
This Neo-Renaissance opera house on Andrássy út features world-class acoustics, and has seen many an important resident.
2
Heroes' Square
An important square containing a monumental statue complex dedicated to the Magyar chieftains and other national leaders.
3
Széchenyi Baths
This immense Neo-Baroque medicinal bathing complex, the largest of its kind in Europe, is supplied by two thermal springs.
4
St Stephen's Basilica
A neoclassical cathedral dedicated to the first Christian king of Hungary; his (alleged) right hand is housed in its reliquary.
5
Great Synagogue
Europe's largest - and the second largest in the world - this imposing Moorish Revival synagogue dates from 1859.
6
Hungarian Parliament Building
On the bank of the Danube, this impressive building displays an eclectic mixture of architectural styles and is home to the Crown of St Stephen.
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