Best Budapest Historical Tours
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Recommended
5.0
214 reviews
3-Hour Walking Tour of Pest with a Historian
Learn about the history of Pest, about the different mentality of Pest and Buda residents, and receive an account of how is it to live there today.
Small group
10 persons
3 hrs
Mon, 25 Aug, 14:00
Fri, 29 Aug, 14:00
€40
per person
4.5
233 reviews
Buda Castle District Vampires & Myths Walking Tour
Enjoy a 2-hour historical-ridden walking tour by night at Buda Castle. Let your Gothic-adorned narrator tell you stories of war, battles of medieval Budapest, vampires and folk stories from Hungary.
Group
1 hr 50 min
Today at 20:00
Tomorrow at 20:00
€20
per person
5.0
448 reviews
Festive & Jewish Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour
Discover at your own pace the old Jewish quarter of Budapest, known today as the festive but also cultural and artistic district of the city!
Small group
10 persons
1 hr 30 min
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€9.99
per person
Local Cuisine
4.9
1434 reviews
2-hour Traditional Hungarian Dinner Cruise
Combine a cruise on the Danube River with a Hungarian dinner and live music to get the most out of your time in Budapest.
Group
2 hrs
Today at 19:00
Tomorrow at 19:00
€69
per person
Danube Magic
4.7
1848 reviews
1,5-hour Sightseeing Cruise with Live Music
See Budapest's most famous sights from the comfort of the Gróf Széchényi ship on this Danube River cruise. Enjoy live music, stop at the on-board bar, and visit the ship's unique engine room.
Private
30 persons
1 hr 30 min
Today at 19:00
Today at 22:00
€18
per person
Cruise & Chill
4.7
1189 reviews
1-hour Cocktail Cruise Downtown Budapest
The cruise takes place during sunset, providing our guests with the most fabulous views of the illuminated Budapest. While enjoying the gorgeous panorama, guests can indulge in 3, freshly prepared cocktails on board. (3 cocktails included in the price)
Group
1 hr
Today at 17:45
Today at 19:15
€39.90
per person
Folk Flavors
5.0
410 reviews
2-hour Dinner Cruise with Folklore & Operetta Show
Spend an unforgettable evening cruising along the embankment of the Danube River and enjoy a live folklore
Group
to 2 hrs
Today at 20:00
Tomorrow at 20:00
from€45
per person
Live & Lit
4.7
Guide rating
2.5-hour Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music
Marvel at the illuminated beauty of Budapest and enjoy a lovely candle-lit dinner accompanied by relaxing live music.
Group
1 hr 10 min
Mon, 25 Aug, 19:00
Tue, 26 Aug, 19:00
€110
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Private Bratislava Day Trip from Budapest with lunch
Visit Slovakia’s capital of Bratislava on a private 10-hour tour from Budapest. Journey through northern Hungary by private air-conditioned vehicle and explore the cobbled streets of Bratislava Old Town on a walking tour.
Private
15 persons
9 hrs
Tomorrow at 08:00
Mon, 25 Aug, 08:00
€630
per group
4.6
692 reviews
Budapest City Discovery Tour
Visit the famous Opera House, known as one of the most beautiful in the world, Heroes Square, the St. Stephen's Basilica, and more.
Group
to 3 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
from€37
per person
4.4
726 reviews
Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Discover Budapest at your own pace with a 1, 2, or 3-day ticket on an open-top, hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus. See the Margaret Bridge, Hungarian Parliament Building, Danube River, and more.
Group
to 3 days, 2 nights
Today at 09:00
Tomorrow at 09:00
from€34.20
per person
4.8
670 reviews
Danube River Views Bike Ride
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride around Budapest. This 2.5-hour tour covers the Danube's most splendid attractions, including the magnificent Opera House on Budapest's grand Andrassy Avenue. Zip past the Great Synagogue and St. Stephen's Basilica too.
Small group
10 persons
2 hrs 30 min
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€35
per person
5.0
681 reviews
Guided Downtown Electric Bike Tour
Explore Budapest on a brand new e-bike as you take a shared or private group tour with a local guide. See all the major sights and get a great overview of the city from the comfort of your e-bike.
Small group
to 7 persons
to 3 hrs 30 min
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
from€44
per person
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Local Cuisine
4.9
1434 reviews
2-hour Traditional Hungarian Dinner Cruise
Combine a cruise on the Danube River with a Hungarian dinner and live music to get the most out of your time in Budapest.
Group
2 hrs
Today at 19:00
Tomorrow at 19:00
€69
per person
Slice & Sail
4.8
884 reviews
1-hour Downtown Budapest Pizza Cruise
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Danube River through the heart of Budapest. Savor pizza on board, accompanied by unlimited beer and soft drinks, while taking in views of the iconic sights of the city.
Group
to 1 hr
Today at 11:00
Today at 13:00
from€39
per person
Folk Flavors
5.0
410 reviews
2-hour Dinner Cruise with Folklore & Operetta Show
Spend an unforgettable evening cruising along the embankment of the Danube River and enjoy a live folklore
Group
to 2 hrs
Today at 20:00
Tomorrow at 20:00
from€45
per person
Cruise & Chill
4.7
1189 reviews
1-hour Cocktail Cruise Downtown Budapest
The cruise takes place during sunset, providing our guests with the most fabulous views of the illuminated Budapest. While enjoying the gorgeous panorama, guests can indulge in 3, freshly prepared cocktails on board. (3 cocktails included in the price)
Group
1 hr
Today at 17:45
Today at 19:15
€39.90
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Guided Walking Tour of the Buda Castle District
Explore the beautiful Castle District of Budapest on a guided walking tour. See the Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion, and the former Royal Castle while hearing about the history of the city.
Group
2 hrs 10 min
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€16.99
per person
Buda Castle Cave Tour
Explore the labyrinth cave system under the Buda Castle District as you learn about the history and unique geology of the caverns.
Group
to 1 hr 30 min
Wed, 27 Aug, 14:00
Thu, 28 Aug, 12:00
from€14.40
per person
Classical Music Concert in St. Michael's Church
Enjoy an evening of classical music in Budapest with Antonio Vivaldi's 4 Seasons concert in St. Michael's Church.
Group
to 1 hr 10 min
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
from€39
per person
4.9
820 reviews
Communist History Tour with House of Terror Option
Discover the Communist past of Budapest on this guided tour. Choose to join a guided walk with a visit to the more lighthearted Budapest Retro Center or visit the shocking House of Terror Museum.
Small group
to 8 persons
to 2 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
from€95
per person
Likely to sell out
4.8
Guide rating
Walking Tour of Buda Castle with a Historian
Your visit to Budapest would not be complete without visiting Buda Castle complex. Get ready to step back in time during a stroll with a passionate historian who will tell you the whole story.
Small group
5 persons
3 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€45
per person
5.0
508 reviews
City Bike Tour with Coffee Stop
See Budapest by bike, take in the city's sights and learn about its past. Visit Heroes’ Square and see Vajdahunyad Castle complex.
Small group
10 persons
2 hrs 30 min
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€39
per person
5.0
282 reviews
Night Walking Tour with Danube River Cruise
Head out for an evening stroll to take in Budapest's illuminated sites and hop aboard a ship for a cruise along the Danube on this 2.5-hour tour. Listen to fascinating anecdotes and learn about Hungary's history from its dark past to the present day.
Private
10 persons
2 hrs 30 min
€59
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover the secrets hidden within grand architecture, vibrant markets, and resilient spirit that define this Hungarian gem. Immerse yourself in the echoes of Budapest with a millennium of stories.
Private
30 persons
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€10.03
per person
How do excursions differ?
Private excursions
Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.
Group excursions
Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group
Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.
Reviews
Fábián F.
The cruise was lovely and the staff was friendly and accommodating to my requests. I would recommend the cruise for a lovely evening out with fantastic views of a beautiful city with fabulous ambience.
Ulan K.
A great ship. The upper deck is very comfortable. The staff is responsive and suggests some life hacks
Pál A.
Nice trip back and forth alongside Budapest shoreline. We had the option to land on Margarete island, have a walk there and then using the same ticket board on a following boat and sail back to the starting dock 7.
Anita
Seeing the beautiful Parliament building lit at night was stunning! Great commentary! Lovely sunny warm evening capped it all!
Valérie
We really enjoyed the tour once everything was finally installed on our cell phone. We recommend!
Consuelo Á.
Our night cruise was superb! A calm, nice experience on the river Danube. We were lucky enough to enjoy the sunset as well. The staff was friendly and helpful. While we were waiting for the boarding one of the kind staff members (think his name was Chris) kept us informed and entertained as well. Very witty guy!
Helena Þ.
The sightseeing cruise itself was OK. However it was unnecessary to wait in a huge queue in a sidewalk just beside a street with very high car traffic. Everyone in the queue already had a ticket. Why not allow people get on board and wait for departure inside the boat?
Pieter
This was really worth the money! More such options in more cities will be excellent. One can integrate this with the e-scooters and e-bikes to limit the walking.
Budai B.
wonderful music and view, food ok, service ok. We paid 30 extra euros to have a table by the window but in the piano Battle room all tables are by the window so we were really upset about this. Also, people who book a 2 courses dinner are served food only after 6 courses people have finished their first two courses, which means you can get really hangry.
Michael R.
Great dinner, views, and entertainment. We bought the 3 course with window seat package. Thought we would perhaps buy the drink package as well, but al la cart pricing for drinks was better selection and very affordable. All seats were by the window so didn't need to purchase that upgrade (two rows of tables all by the window). The duck confit was amazing! Loved the pianists and singer. Lovely romantic river cruise, would highly recommend!
Vászoly B.
We had a great time. The Show was fantastic. The singer has a beautiful voice and George is a fantastic player as his piano partner. The food could be slightly improved on the taste. Wine selection included in the package was good and the service was very good. Our waiters were very kind. I would do it again!
Lukács B.
Everything has gone very well from the reservation to the activity, recommended
Kate
The cruise was very enjoyable and seeing the beautiful buildings on the Danube all lit up was breathtaking. Service was very good. The ship itself was pretty nice. Food was pretty mediocre. Overall enjoyable.
Dudás I.
Unfortunately, there were a few people sitting at the next table who were very loud and made it difficult to enjoy the great music. From the half it was really great. There were just no comments on the piano game as described. But it's worth it just for the view and the great lighting of the buildings. And also the food was very tasty and the staff and the musicians were great.
Nemes B.
Exactly what I thought it would be if not better! the restaurant/ main area was really lovely, had a lovely atmosphere and the food was good, just the right portion size for 4 courses and the duck we chose for the main course was really delicious. The piano music throughout the meal was great - The paino battle was cheesy but that was all part of the fun. The staff were really helpful, friendly and attentive and overall we really enjoyed our night
Yves L.
The boat trip was very cheap and for 70 mins I found this good value. There was loud music playing and a bar selling alcohol, cocktails, soft drinks, as well as pizza. I would recommend this trip, but NOT to families. The boat was full of groups of men and stag do’s who were loud and lively. I feel it would not be appropriate for a family trip. But it was a great ride and a way to see the sights
Lisette L.
It is worth doing the walk x the Danube at night, you have a super nice view.
Lily
The views and time were wonderful! You have inside and outside seating, your choice. We sat outside. There weren't enough speakers or the volume was low. So, we couldn't hear the tour narration. Apart from that, all was good.
Olivia
At first we thought we wouldn't all fit on the boat because it was so full. We couldn't sit upstairs, but we could sit downstairs at the table, where the chairs were much better anyway. Also, we could rotate the chairs and you could open the windows downstairs so you could see everything great. It was an absolutely beautiful ride and the time (9pm) was perfect.
Alessia C.
It was one of the coolest events in Budapest. The pier is easy to find, and everything happens quickly and with a very short waiting time. The staff is very friendly and professional. It's a pity to miss the opportunity to get this experience.
David A.
The cabin was spacious and very clean. I felt the balcony was excellent value and actually spent time on it.
Fábián F.
The cruise was lovely and the staff was friendly and accommodating to my requests. I would recommend the cruise for a lovely evening out with fantastic views of a beautiful city with fabulous ambience.
Ulan K.
A great ship. The upper deck is very comfortable. The staff is responsive and suggests some life hacks
Pál A.
Nice trip back and forth alongside Budapest shoreline. We had the option to land on Margarete island, have a walk there and then using the same ticket board on a following boat and sail back to the starting dock 7.
Anita
Seeing the beautiful Parliament building lit at night was stunning! Great commentary! Lovely sunny warm evening capped it all!
Valérie
We really enjoyed the tour once everything was finally installed on our cell phone. We recommend!
Consuelo Á.
Our night cruise was superb! A calm, nice experience on the river Danube. We were lucky enough to enjoy the sunset as well. The staff was friendly and helpful. While we were waiting for the boarding one of the kind staff members (think his name was Chris) kept us informed and entertained as well. Very witty guy!
Helena Þ.
The sightseeing cruise itself was OK. However it was unnecessary to wait in a huge queue in a sidewalk just beside a street with very high car traffic. Everyone in the queue already had a ticket. Why not allow people get on board and wait for departure inside the boat?
Pieter
This was really worth the money! More such options in more cities will be excellent. One can integrate this with the e-scooters and e-bikes to limit the walking.
Budai B.
wonderful music and view, food ok, service ok. We paid 30 extra euros to have a table by the window but in the piano Battle room all tables are by the window so we were really upset about this. Also, people who book a 2 courses dinner are served food only after 6 courses people have finished their first two courses, which means you can get really hangry.
Michael R.
Great dinner, views, and entertainment. We bought the 3 course with window seat package. Thought we would perhaps buy the drink package as well, but al la cart pricing for drinks was better selection and very affordable. All seats were by the window so didn't need to purchase that upgrade (two rows of tables all by the window). The duck confit was amazing! Loved the pianists and singer. Lovely romantic river cruise, would highly recommend!
Vászoly B.
We had a great time. The Show was fantastic. The singer has a beautiful voice and George is a fantastic player as his piano partner. The food could be slightly improved on the taste. Wine selection included in the package was good and the service was very good. Our waiters were very kind. I would do it again!
Lukács B.
Everything has gone very well from the reservation to the activity, recommended
Kate
The cruise was very enjoyable and seeing the beautiful buildings on the Danube all lit up was breathtaking. Service was very good. The ship itself was pretty nice. Food was pretty mediocre. Overall enjoyable.
Dudás I.
Unfortunately, there were a few people sitting at the next table who were very loud and made it difficult to enjoy the great music. From the half it was really great. There were just no comments on the piano game as described. But it's worth it just for the view and the great lighting of the buildings. And also the food was very tasty and the staff and the musicians were great.
Nemes B.
Exactly what I thought it would be if not better! the restaurant/ main area was really lovely, had a lovely atmosphere and the food was good, just the right portion size for 4 courses and the duck we chose for the main course was really delicious. The piano music throughout the meal was great - The paino battle was cheesy but that was all part of the fun. The staff were really helpful, friendly and attentive and overall we really enjoyed our night
Yves L.
The boat trip was very cheap and for 70 mins I found this good value. There was loud music playing and a bar selling alcohol, cocktails, soft drinks, as well as pizza. I would recommend this trip, but NOT to families. The boat was full of groups of men and stag do’s who were loud and lively. I feel it would not be appropriate for a family trip. But it was a great ride and a way to see the sights
Lisette L.
It is worth doing the walk x the Danube at night, you have a super nice view.
Lily
The views and time were wonderful! You have inside and outside seating, your choice. We sat outside. There weren't enough speakers or the volume was low. So, we couldn't hear the tour narration. Apart from that, all was good.
Olivia
At first we thought we wouldn't all fit on the boat because it was so full. We couldn't sit upstairs, but we could sit downstairs at the table, where the chairs were much better anyway. Also, we could rotate the chairs and you could open the windows downstairs so you could see everything great. It was an absolutely beautiful ride and the time (9pm) was perfect.
Alessia C.
It was one of the coolest events in Budapest. The pier is easy to find, and everything happens quickly and with a very short waiting time. The staff is very friendly and professional. It's a pity to miss the opportunity to get this experience.
David A.
The cabin was spacious and very clean. I felt the balcony was excellent value and actually spent time on it.
Fábián F.
The cruise was lovely and the staff was friendly and accommodating to my requests. I would recommend the cruise for a lovely evening out with fantastic views of a beautiful city with fabulous ambience.
Ulan K.
A great ship. The upper deck is very comfortable. The staff is responsive and suggests some life hacks
Pál A.
Nice trip back and forth alongside Budapest shoreline. We had the option to land on Margarete island, have a walk there and then using the same ticket board on a following boat and sail back to the starting dock 7.
Anita
Seeing the beautiful Parliament building lit at night was stunning! Great commentary! Lovely sunny warm evening capped it all!
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Our Recommended Historical Tours in Budapest
3-Hour Walking Tour of Pest with a Historian
Walk through Pest’s grand boulevards and learn about Hungary’s rich past with a professional historian. Perfect for those seeking depth and insight.
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Festive Jewish Quarter: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Explore the vibrant Jewish Quarter at your own pace. This audio-guided tour reveals centuries of history, architecture, and culture in Budapest's most eclectic district.
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Buda Castle District: Vampires & Myths Walking Tour
Uncover the legends of the Buda Castle District. Hear tales of medieval battles, haunting myths, and local superstitions on this eerie historical walk.
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Tours & Sightseeing
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Adventure & Outdoor Activities
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Food & Drinks
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Cultural & Entertainment
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Top Landmarks & Must-See Sights in Budapest
Historical & Architectural Highlights
Hungarian Parliament Building, Matthias Church, Chain Bridge, Fisherman’s Bastion, House of Terror, Sándor Palace, Heroes’ Square, Liberty Statue
Thermal Baths & Relaxation
Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Gellért Baths, Lukács Thermal Baths, Rudas Thermal Baths
Parks & Islands
Városliget (City Park), Vajdahunyad Castle, Margaret Island, Gellért Hill
Museums & Galleries
Budapest History Museum, Museum of Applied Arts, Museum of Fine Arts, Hungarian National Gallery, Hungarian National Museum, Capa Center, Art Nouveau House
Religious & Cultural Sites
St. Stephen's Basilica, Dohány Street Synagogue, Rumbach Synagogue, Kazinczy Synagogue, St. Anne’s Church, Jewish Museum, Holocaust Memorial Park
Other Points of Interest
Central Market Hall, Váci Street, Gozsdu Courtyard, Ecseri Flea Market, Liberty Square, Redmarty Square, Elisabeth Bridge, Art Nouveau Buildings