4 Best Historic Sites Free Walking tour in Budapest

Explore Budapest in the eyes of a local. We will be visiting the following city highlights: 

1. Buda Castle & Castle Hill 

Although badly damaged in World War II, much of the exterior has been restored, along with sections of the interior, which now houses a number of important museums. These include the Hungarian National Gallery in the main wing, while in the south wing, the Budapest History Museum occupies four floors.  

2. Hungarian Parliament Building & Crown Jewels 
The world's third largest parliament building, this Neo-Gothic building was inaugurated in 1886 to mark the country's 1,000th anniversary. (Hungary was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.) This impressive structure boasts 691 rooms, as well as an impressive 19 kilometers of corridors and stairs. 

3. St. Stephen's Basilica 
Budapest's St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent István-bazilika) is a popular attraction for its impressive architecture, the beauty of its interior, and the panoramic views from its dome. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Stephen, Hungary's holy king and the founder of the Hungarian state, and construction began in 1851, but after several construction setbacks–including the collapse of its unfinished dome–it was not dedicated until 1905.  

4. Fisherman's Bastion 
The reliefs on the sides of the base depict scenes from Stephen's life, and make for an incredible selfie backdrop.