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

Enter the unknown Budapest!

We'll show you the hidden side of history as we enjoy the sunset on the banks of the Danube River. Legends, curses, and even vampires lurk beneath its bridges...

If you're one of those curious people who aren't 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 florins.
-Can I pay by card? No, but our guides have Bizzum or Revolut, for those of you 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'll be waiting for you at Erszébet Square, next to the Ferris Wheel , to begin our tour.

We'll start by talking about the terrible Habsburg curse . Tragedy haunted this royal family for centuries... What was the origin of it all?

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

Although vampires aren't the only ones in fiction, have you heard of Vlad Tepes the Impaler ? And the Bloody Countess ? You'll be amazed by these two characters.

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

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

🟢 Next to Vigadó Palace, we'll tell you about "the cursed Hungarian song" and the misfortunes it brought to this city. Will you dare to listen to it with us?
🟢 We'll be stopping by March 15th Square to tell you about some of Hungary's most notorious crimes that had international repercussions. Crime fans are in luck!

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

Requirements:
-Minimum of 6 people required for the tour to run
-We do not accept groups on free tours. Group bookings of 6 or more people must pay 10 euros or 4,500 HUF per person at the beginning. Otherwise, the guide may not admit them. (This also applies if a group of 6 or more makes multiple bookings.)

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Budapest, Erzsébet tér 4-6, 1051 Hungary

Next to the Budapest Wheel with a green umbrella

Outside visit

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Outside visit

budapest

Outside visit

Central Market Hall

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).