Private Self Guided Tour of Downtown Budapest History

Experience downtown Budapest at your own pace with Vince, a local tour guide, who will share fun facts, stories, and history with you. Discover Budapest's hidden tales on this Danube-side walking tour. Learn about his Count Gyula Andrássy's exile and become acquainted with Pest's downtown area. Pass landmarks like the Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Holocaust Memorial. Hear secrets, from communist-era shopping habits to hidden nuclear shelters. See miniature sculptures, explore Liberty Square, and uncover the stories behind statues of Reagan and Bush. Delve into Hungarian history on Andrássy Avenue, concluding at the ornate Budapest Operetta Theatre. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.