Pest side stories with a Historian

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Budapest, Hungary

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

With a rich history dating back 1,000 years, the only way to really understand Budapest is to discover the stories, legends, and events of its past. On this guided walking tour of Pest with an historian guide, discover the history of the city—from the Ottomans to the Hapsburgs—while seeing standout sights along the way. From leafy Andrássy Avenue and the Danube waterfront to St Stephen's Basilica, this tour truly leaves no stone unturned.

Explore the Pest side of Budapest on a walking tour, with an historian guide
Visit sights like Heroes' Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, and Elizabeth Square
Enjoy a more personal tour with a small-group experience capped at 10 guests
Get great inclusions, with a guide, refreshments, and metro tickets provided

What's Included

Subway ticket(s)
Young, well educated, enthusiastic, personal guide
Small group (max. 10 guests)
Entrance ticket to St. Stephen's Basilica

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Budapest, Erzsébet tér 7-8, 1051 Hungary
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 point

St. Stephen's Basilica
Budapest, Szent István tér 1, 1051 Hungary
The tour might end at another central point of Pest, close to the starting point.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Elizabeth Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Heroes' Square

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vajdahunyad Castle

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Andrassy Avenue

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vorosmarty Square (Vorosmarty ter)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Millennium Underground

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.9

based on 14 reviews

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A fantstic guide, very...

MariaFtima_S, Dec 2023

A fantstic guide, very kind, full of stories and I apreciate very much to know much better about hungarian people and his history over the centuries

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Maria! Thank you very much for your kind messages and review, it warms our hearts :) We wish you all the best from Hungary, Judit, Daniel and the Budapest Explorers Team

Excellent tour and guide

Robert_S, Sep 2023

Exceptional small-group historical tour of the Pest side of Budapest. Tour guide provided a great historical tour of the area and was very informative. Tour consisted of a lot of walking, but it was very worthwhile. I highly recommend this tour. It's a much better experience than the cruise ship busload tours.

Steven “the tall” worth following

John_W, Sep 2023

Steven “the tall” took us on quite a journey across the history and space of the Budapest waterfront and downtown area. The Bascilica, the financials, the previous grain exchange. All while relating the impacts of the invading powers and wars of the previous century. Statutes, building adoration depicting the beliefs, struggles and enduring drive of the Hungarian people. Lots of ground covered though.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Great to hear, John, thanks a lot for sharing your experiences! All the best, Daniel, István (Stephen) and Budapest Explorers Team

Detailed history

CynthiaF_D, Sep 2023

Andrew did an excellent job of providing detailed history of the region and cities. We covered a very large area. There is much walking in the three hours but he kept the pace easy. Great tour!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Great to hear, thanks for joining and sharing your positive experiences! Best, Daniel, András (Andrew) and Budapest Explorers Team

Afternoon in Pest

Paul_K, Aug 2023

We really enjoyed our experience and interactions with Greg around Pest. Pest side stories tour with a historian.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Great, thanks a lot for joining - happy that you liked the tour! Drop us a message when you are in Budapest again! :) Best, Greg, Daniel and Budapest Explorers Team

A visit to Budapest

Joseph_V, Jul 2022

I very much enjoyed this tour of past. Our tour guide was very informative and took us to all of the major points to see in past. It was a hot day and with long distances but we managed to see everything. I would highly recommend this to her