Budapest Fisherman's Bastion and St Stephen's Basilica Guided Tour

Explore Fisherman’s Bastion and Buda Castle District on a private guided tour, with access to all Bastion towers and terraces included.

Getting started

Meet your licensed guide in front of the Statue of Athena at Országház u. 2, 1014 Budapest. After a brief introduction, your guide will organize your entrance tickets to Fisherman’s Bastion at the ticket office. Once inside, begin your private guided tour with access to the Bastion’s terraces and upper towers.

What to expect

Fisherman’s Bastion

Start your private tour at Fisherman’s Bastion, known for its seven neo-Romanesque towers and panoramic terraces overlooking Budapest.

Features:

• Enter all parts of Fisherman’s Bastion with your included admission, including the upper towers and terraces.

• Look across the Danube towards the Hungarian Parliament from the Bastion’s panoramic viewing points.

• Learn about the seven towers and their connection to the Magyar tribes who founded Hungary.

• Move between the terraces and towers with your guide, with time to take in the city views and photograph the riverfront.

Buda Castle District

Continue into the Buda Castle District, a UNESCO World Heritage site where historic streets, royal courtyards, and landmark architecture come together.

Features:

• Walk past pastel-colored buildings and historic streets within the Castle District.

• Stop outside Matthias Church to see its Gothic spires and colorful tiled roof, and hear about its royal coronation history.

• Enter the courtyards of Buda Castle, the former residence of Hungarian kings, and see details of the palace complex.

• Follow your private guide at a flexible pace, with commentary in your selected language tailored to your group’s interests.

St. Stephen’s Basilica (as per option selected)

Choose the upgrade that includes skip-the-line entry to St. Stephen’s Basilica and add one of Budapest’s major religious landmarks to your private tour.

Features:

• Enter the basilica through your pre-booked skip-the-line admission.

• See the basilica’s grand dome and interiors during your guided visit.

• Hear about King Stephen, Hungary’s first king, as you explore one of Budapest’s major religious landmarks.

Old Town (as per option selected)

Upgrade to a longer tour to discover Budapest’s Old Town on a guided walking tour, extending your exploration beyond the Buda Castle District.

Features:

• Cross the historic Chain Bridge while taking in views along the Danube.

• Follow your guide through the winding streets of Old Town and discover its historic corners and landmarks.

• Combine the Old Town walk with skip-the-line entry to St. Stephen’s Basilica, as included in the selected option.