Free tour

Free Tour Mysteries and Legends of Budapest

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Budapest

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Donfreetour

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Registered on 19 October 2020

Hello travelers! We are a group of guides happy to live and work in Budapest! With degrees in History of Art and Tourism. And after years of experience in the city, we have come up with the recipe for the perfect free tour: INGREDIENTS: -300 grams of history (just enough so that you don't get saturated) -150 grams of legends -several tablespoons of curiosities, gossip and news - "salt shaker" to the taste of the guide -A handful of tricks so that you learn to move around the city - A guide wanting to enjoy yourself - A motivated public PREPARATION: We start by adding the 300 grams of history, because every tour has to start with a good historical context. But immediately we add 150 grams of legends to the mixture in small doses and stir well until a well-homogeneous and balanced dough is left. Let it rest and add salt to taste until you start to hear a few laughs. That is the signal that tells you that the mix is on the right track. It is then the right time to add several spoonfuls of curiosities, gossip and current affairs, always at the request of the diner. All this is put in the oven for 2 and a half hours at maximum power. And to avoid that the dough does not drop, go adding tricks and recommendations. If the steps have been followed well, we assure you a good free tour. And if the recipe is also made in Budapest, success is guaranteed!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Delve into the Unknown Budapest!

We will show you the hidden side of history while enjoying the sunset on the banks of the Danube River. Under its bridges, legends, curses, and even vampires are hidden...

If you are one of those curious people who are not satisfied with just the "official version" of history, you can't miss this Free tour!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
-Can I pay in euros? Yes. We accept euros, dollars, and forints.
-Can I pay by card? No, but our guides have Bizzum or Revolut for those who don't have cash.
-Where does the tour start and end? It starts at Erszébet tér, next to the Ferris wheel, and ends at the Liberty Bridge.

ITINERARY:
🟢 We will meet you at Erszébet Square, next to the Ferris Wheel, to begin our tour.

We will start by talking about the terrible curse of the Habsburgs. Tragedy pursued this royal family for centuries... What was the origin of it all?

🟢 Next to the impressive Four Seasons Hotel, you will meet Bela Lugosi, the Hungarian actor who played the first Dracula in film history. Did you know he slept in a coffin?

But not only vampires are in fiction, have you heard of Vlad Tepes the Impaler? And the Blood Countess? You will be amazed by these two characters.

🟢 We will head to the Chain Bridge to enjoy the wonderful views of Buda Hill. There we will tell you the legend behind its construction.

🟢 We will walk along the riverbank until we reach “the little princess” A sculpture that, according to myth, will bring you luck!

🟢 Next to the Vigadó Palace, we will talk about “the cursed Hungarian song” and the misfortunes it brought to this city, will you dare to listen to it with us?...
🟢 We will stop at March 15 Square to tell you about some of the most notorious crimes in Hungary that had international repercussions. Crime story lovers, you're in luck!

🟢 Next to the Liberty Bridge and with Gellert Hill in the background we will talk about Hungarian popular folklore: shamanism, mythology, and surprising rituals that endure to this day.

Requirements:
-A minimum of 6 people is required for the tour to take place
-Large group reservations, of more than 6 people, are not accepted; for that, we have private tours. Group reservations of more than 6 people who wish to attend the Free tour must pay 10 euros or 5000 HUF per person at the start. Otherwise, they will not be admitted. (This also applies if a group makes several multiple reservations)

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Next to the Ferris Wheel (Budapest Wheel) with a green umbrella

Outside visit

Central Market Hall

Outside visit

Vigadó tér

Outside visit

Váci Street

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.