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Free Tour of Budapest: First Day in the City

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: Italian
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Registered on 19 October 2020
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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

Have you just arrived in Budapest and don't know where to start?

This free tour is the perfect way to get your bearings, understand the city, and start falling in love with Hungary 🇭🇺✨
We'll meet in Erzsébet Square, next to the Danubius Fountain. From here, we'll begin a walk designed to discover the heart of the city... and much more.
We'll start at Vörösmarty tér, one of Budapest's liveliest squares, and then continue along Duna Korzó, the beautiful Danube embankment, where we'll admire the famous statue of the Princess, the river, and the iconic Chain Bridge 📸.
We'll continue towards the majestic St. Stephen's Basilica, one of the city's most important symbols, and stop in front of one of Budapest's most curious statues: the famous pot-bellied policeman, who, according to tradition... brings good luck if you touch his belly! 😉
Further on, we'll reach Liberty Square, a key place for understanding Hungary's recent history, the twentieth century, and the country today. Here, we'll discuss Budapest's past, present, politics, customs, and daily life.
And as a grand finale, we'll end up in front of the Budapest Parliament, one of the most spectacular buildings in Europe.
During the tour, we combine history, anecdotes, trivia, and humor, along with plenty of practical tips and food suggestions, to help you enjoy Budapest like a true local.
Would you like to discover Budapest with us? 😊


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
source of the danube
The guide will be waiting for you with a green umbrella, next to the Danubius Fountain, in Erzsébet Square.
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Outside visit
Erzsébet tér
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Outside visit
Vörösmarty tér
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Outside visit
La estatua de la princesita
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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).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 12 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 6 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Free Tour of Budapest: First Day in the City
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