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Buda Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Royal Cake Tasting
(52) Reviews
Budapest
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Buda Castle on a guided walking tour. Uncover rich Hungarian history through stories and legends; enjoy a slice of iconic Dobos Torta from the era of Empress Sisi, Hungary’s most famous queen.
Enjoy a richly detailed historical walking tour paired with a taste of one of Hungary’s most iconic desserts—the beloved Dobos torta, still cherished by locals today. This is no ordinary cake: it features six layers of soft sponge, filled with rich chocolate buttercream, and finished with a signature caramel topping. As part of your experience, you’ll discover how this famous dessert became a favorite of Empress Sisi—often regarded as Hungary’s most iconic (and famously admired) queen who once...
Highlights
2 hours and 2 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 2 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dobos Torta (6 layered Royal Hungarian cake with chocolate buttercream and caramel topping)
Live guide
tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks Castle
Please meet your guide next to Starbucks Castle next to Fisherman's Bastion with a blue umbrella.
Return
Buda Castle
Right next to the castle garden, at the foot of the castle hill by the Varkert Bazar.
Buda Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Royal Cake Tasting
(52) Reviews
Budapest
About
Explore Buda Castle on a guided walking tour. Uncover rich Hungarian history through stories and legends; enjoy a slice of iconic Dobos Torta from the era of Empress Sisi, Hungary’s most famous queen.
Enjoy a richly detailed historical walking tour paired with a taste of one of Hungary’s most iconic desserts—the beloved Dobos torta, still cherished by locals today. This is no ordinary cake: it features six layers of soft sponge, filled with rich chocolate buttercream, and finished with a signature caramel topping. As part of your experience, you’ll discover how this famous dessert became a favorite of Empress Sisi—often regarded as Hungary’s most iconic (and famously admired) queen who once...
Highlights
2 hours and 2 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 2 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dobos Torta (6 layered Royal Hungarian cake with chocolate buttercream and caramel topping)
Live guide
tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks Castle
Please meet your guide next to Starbucks Castle next to Fisherman's Bastion with a blue umbrella.
Return
Buda Castle
Right next to the castle garden, at the foot of the castle hill by the Varkert Bazar.
Itinerary
1
Holy Trinity Statue
- Background of the construction of the Holy trinity column
- Brief explanations of the symbolisms of the figures of the column
5 minutes
2
Matthias Church
- Background of the foundation of the church
- Architectural details
5 minutes
3
Fisherman's Bastion
- Interesting statues
- exploring the relation of the double cross and the hungarians
- panoramic pest views
- intriguing legends
- short break for photos
20 minutes
4
Statue of Pope Innocent XI
- statue of Pope Sylvester II
- coronation statue of king Matthias
- Oldest building of Hungary
5 minutes
5
National Archives of Hungary
- Architectural wonders
- Vienna gate
- Golden signatures by the Uri street
-Statues by the vicinity and their tales
5 minutes
6
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
- Monument of the coronation mantle of the Hungarian kings
- Ruins of the WW2
5 minutes
7
Arpad Toth Promenade (Setany)
- First flag after the WWII.
- Row of Cannons.
- View of the Buda hills.
- Statue of Szekely Knight.
- Brief history of the WWII and siege of Budapest.
10 minutes
8
Statue of Mounted Andras Hadik
- Most famous Hungarian Knight.
- Interesting local trends
- Oldest Hungarian Confectionery.
5 minutes
9
Labyrinth
- Natural cave that was used as a dungeon.
- Story of Dracula/Vlad the Impaler.
10 minutes
10
Statue of the Independence War
- Statue of Independence .
- Background of the Hungarian revolution of 1848.
- Connecting the symbolisms of of the statues to the original war.
- House of Houdini.
5 minutes
11
Szent György Street
- Offices of the president and the prime ministers.
- Ruins of the medieval castles.
- Interesting secret stories.
5 minutes
12
Buda Hill Funicular
- Second oldest funicular
- Zero kilometer stone
- oldest bridge of Hungary
5 minutes
13
Turul Bird Statue
- Statue of the national bird of Hungary.
- Background of the national bird of Hungary.
- storyline of the naming of the Hungarians.
5 minutes
14
Fountain of King Matthias
- Prettiest fountain of Budapest.
-A romantic-tragedy
5 minutes
15
Lions Court - Buda Castle
- Courtyard of the Buda Castle.
- Myhtical statues and their explanations on the facade.
- Interesting local trends.
5 minutes
16
Királyi lovarda
- The royal Hungarian stable
- Interesting local trends
2 minutes
17
Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue
- Biggest statue of the castle district.
- Liberator of the Hungarians from the Ottomans.
- Fun facts.