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True Crime Walking Tour in the Buda Castle district

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Budapest, Hungary
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience a side of the Buda Castle District that most tours don’t reveal on this true crime walking tour. Join your costumed guide and learn this area’s dark history as you walk the city streets, listening to tales of gruesome murders and chilling events as you head to hidden corners of the district that most travelers miss.
  • Lots of chances to ask your guide questions as you explore
  • A great way to socialize with like-minded fright-lovers
  • Snap photos of Buda Castle while listening to chilling tales
  • Walking tours help you spot details you’d otherwise miss

What's Included

  • Actor Guide in Detective costume
  • weather gear

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Hungarian National Gallery
    Budapest, Szent György tér 2, 1014 Hungary

    You'll find your guide dressed as a Victorian Era Detective, holding a Black Umbrella with "Legendary Tours" on it, In front of the Palace (National Galery entrance from Danubes side) next to the HorsemenStatue of Eugene de Savoy (Savoyai Terasz).

End point

  • Budapest, Clark Ádám tér, Hungary

    Perfect spot to catch public transportation from

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

Itinerary

1

Matthias Church

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Fisherman's Bastion

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Prince Eugene of Savoy's Equestrian Statue

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Buda Hill Funicular

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Joe was absolutely amazing 👏

Nicoleta_S, Dec 2025
Joe was absolutely amazing... his knowledge and story telling reaches different levels... he gave us a brilliant tour of Budapest explaining us fun facts and true crime stories... if you like True Crime than you MUST go on tour with Joe....

We had a small group for...

Sara_K, Jul 2025
We had a small group for our tour. Joe tailored it to what we wanted. He was full of interesting facts about each story. It was a real treat.

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per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 23 days in advance.

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