Pest side stories with a Historian
On this amazing 3-hour walking tour, discover the essence of Pest, the Eastern and younger side of Budapest. 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. Your guide is not afraid to answer any question and enter any topic about Budapest and Hungary.
Explore the inner city of Budapest and visit various places including the Danube Promenade, the Art Nouveau splendor of Gresham Palace, the historic Academy of Sciences, the cobblestones of Zrínyi street, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Andrássy Street, Hungarian State Opera, and the Millenium Underground. Discover 1000 years of Hungarian history at Hero's Square.
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Pest side stories with a Historian
What's included in Pest side stories with a Historian
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Elizabeth Square
Former market square, former Stalin square and bus station, now a young, party area with interesting statues and sites
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
The largest church in Budapest. If the group is interested, we enter
Heroes' Square
Heroes' Square: a perfect spot for an introduction into more than 1100 years of Hungarian history. One of the main sites of the city.
Inclusions
- Subway ticket(s)
- Entrance ticket to St. Stephen's Basilica
- Young, well educated, enthusiastic, personal guide
- Small group (max. 10 guests)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is in front of the hotel, facing the Ferris wheel. In case of bad weather (snow / rain / very strong wind) we meet at the hotel lobby.
End Points
- The tour might end at another central point of Pest, close to the starting point.
