Budapest After Dark Free Tour: City Lights

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Provided by: Budapest Guru
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English
Meeting point
Front of St.Stephen's Basilica
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Overview

Budapest at night is truly an incredible sight. Light reflected from the beautiful buildings or the Danube River gives it a magical aura that makes it much more spectacular than when it’s seen during the day. We take a slightly different route from other day tours so that you can check out something new (hopefully). On the other hand, we cover all the main sights, such as St. Stephen's Basilica, Parliament, Chain Bridge, Matthias Church, etc.

First, we go around the Pest side, then we'll cross the river and take a bus up to Buda Castle. So you'll need one or two bus tickets for the tour. I'll explain in detail how public transport works. The advantage of doing the night tour is that you don't need to buy a ticket for the Fishermen's Bastion. Since the tour starts quite late and lasts approximately 2.5 hours, I highly recommend having dinner beforehand.

We’ll discuss everything: history, people, amusing stories and facts, food, and drinks. If you are a photo enthusiast, you won't find a setting better than this.

Some people think, because of the name of the tour, that the tour is about spooky stuff. It is not. I want to show you how beautiful Budapest looks at night.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
Extra cost is required
Pets
Pet-friendly
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At a glance

  • Explore the illuminated architecture of Budapest on a night tour that visits both the Pest and Buda sides of the city.
  • The route covers major landmarks including St. Stephen's Basilica, the Parliament building, the Chain Bridge, Matthias Church, and Fisherman's Bastion.
  • Visitors will learn about the city's history, people, food, and drinks through stories and facts during the two-and-a-half-hour experience.
  • The tour begins at the main entrance of St. Stephen's Basilica and includes a bus trip up to Buda Castle.

This activity includes:

  • Vörösmarty tér
  • Matthias Church
  • St. Stephen's Basilica
  • Elizabeth Square
  • Széchenyi Chain Bridge
  • Fisherman's Bastion

Meeting point

Front of St.Stephen's Basilica

On arrival

We meet in front of St.Stephen's Basilica, the main entrance side. Centrally located, easy to find. I'll be holding a red umbrella.

Things to note

If you will be late, please notify me. We leave promptly five minutes after the indicated starting time. Please note that I only accept cash tips.

FAQ

The tour visits Vörösmarty tér, Elizabeth Square, St. Stephen's Basilica, the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Matthias Church, and Fisherman's Bastion.

No, this is not a tour about spooky topics. The focus is on showing the beauty of Budapest's city lights and architecture at night.

You will need one or two bus tickets to travel from the river up to Buda Castle. It is also recommended to eat dinner before the tour begins as it starts late.
Rating
9.6
Organisation
9.7
Atmosphere
9.7
Content
9.7
Guide
9.7
Usefulness
9.6
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