Castle Tours in Budapest at a glance
- Our pick: Budapest Castle District: Walking Tour & Fisherman's Bastion, US$ 3.36 per person (2h, 4.90★ · 680).
- Top rated: Budapest Castle District: Full Walking Tour with Historian, US$ 46 per person (3h 30m, 4.97★ · 112).
- Private option: Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Private Walking Tour, US$ 140 per person (3h 30m, 4.93★ · 46).
Price per person across the 44 options priced per person: US$ 3.36–US$ 230 (median US$ 61). With 100+ reviews: 18 of 46.
Of the 46 options: 43 with live guides in English, 45 with free cancellation, 41 with instant confirmation, 12 with hotel pickup, 25 kid-friendly, 20 private and 35 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Castle Tours in Budapest — Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and 7 more
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46 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Budapest Castle District: Walking Tour & Fisherman's Bastion Walking tour of Budapest's Castle District with licensed local guide. Covers Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, medieval sites. Small groups, 2-3 hours. Every day · 10:30 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.90 (680 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 3.36 per person
Budapest: Buda Castle Night Tour with Vampire Legends & Dark History Medieval Buda Castle night tour with costumed storyteller. Learn about Vlad Dracula, Elizabeth Báthory, and Hungarian dark history at the Danube lookout. Small groups. Every day · 19:00, 19:30, 19:45 and 20:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.60 (1,505 reviews) Duration: 1h 50m Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 22 per person
Budapest Castle & Fisherman's Bastion: 2-Hour Guided Tour 2-hour guided tour of Buda Castle UNESCO site with Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church & Sándor Palace. Expert guide, small groups, daily departures. Every day · 10:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (621 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 3.37 per person
Budapest: Buda Castle & Fisherman's Bastion Walking Tour Local guide leads you through Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. Medieval ruins, royal history, and Danube views. Small groups with funny stories. Every day · 10:00 and 15:00 ★ 4.81 (558 reviews) Duration: 2h–2h 15m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 3.37 per person
Budapest: Small Group Walking Tour with Strudel & Buda Castle Feel Budapest’s history on foot, taste classic strudel, and take in city views from Fisherman’s Bastion. Includes public transport tickets and a local guide. Every day · 09:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.83 (1,383 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
Budapest Segway Tour: Castle Area & Fisherman's Bastion Glide through Budapest's Castle District on a Segway with a live guide, helmet and training included, cover Matthias Church. Every day · 11 start times, 08:30 to 18:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.99 (691 reviews) Duration: 1h 40m–2h Live guide: EN · AR · RU · UK +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Walking Tour Walk Castle Hill's medieval streets with a local guide. Includes skip-the-line entry to Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion views & Royal Palace. 2 hours, cobblestone paths. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 14:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.80 (182 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Budapest Segway tour: Buda Castle, Parliament & Danube Glide through Budapest on a guided Segway tour covering Buda Castle, Parliament and the Danube River: no experience needed, training included. Every day · 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.98 (300 reviews) Duration: 1h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Budapest Castle District: Full Walking Tour with Historian Feel the layers of Budapest’s Castle District on a walking tour led by an archaeologist, from medieval streets to royal courtyards. Includes guide & guest pass. Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 19:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.97 (112 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 46 per person
Budapest Segway Tour: Parliament, Castle & Margaret Island Ride a Segway through Budapest's downtown, past Parliament and the Danube, with guided training included: cover the sights without walking. Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.81 (215 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 51 per person
Budapest city tour by van: Parliament, Opera House, Castle District Private four-hour van tour of Budapest with a live English-speaking guide visiting Parliament, Opera House and Castle District, including hotel pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · From age 18 ★ 4.96 (283 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Budapest: 3-Hour Highlights Tour & Castle District Walk 3-hour guided tour of Budapest's main sights: Buda Castle, Elisabeth Bridge, Hungarian State Opera House, Heroes' Square & St. Stephen's Basilica. Includes guide & vehicle. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.51 (171 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Budapest Segway Tour: Buda Castle, Parliament & Danube Glide past walking crowds on a Segway through Budapest's landmarks including Parliament, Buda Castle, and Fisherman's Bastion with a professional guide and training. Every day · 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.99 (168 reviews) Duration: 1h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Buda Castle Walking Tour with Dobos Torta Tasting Guided tour of Buda Castle, Matthias Church & Fisherman's Bastion with Dobos Torta. Live history and legends guide. Every day · 10:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (83 reviews) Duration: 2h 2m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 22 per person
Budapest Night Scooter Tour: MonsteRoller e-Scooters Castle Hill Ride MonsteRoller e-scooters through Budapest at night, climbing Castle Hill to Matthias Church and the Fisherman's Bastion with a local guide. Every day except Thursday · 16:30 · From age 14 ★ 4.88 (145 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 67 per person
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Budapest Castle District: Night Tour & Bloodthirsty Tales Feel the chill of real Hungarian history on a night walk in Budapest’s Castle District with an actor guide. Includes stories, city views & atmospheric stops. Tue–Sun · 20:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.96 (152 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 20 per person
Budapest: Gödöllő Palace Sisi Residence Half-Day Tour Half-day tour of Gödöllő Palace, Queen Elisabeth's residence. Includes guided palace tour, air-conditioned transport from Budapest, and return. Around 4 hours. Thu and Sat · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.60 (137 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 67 per person
Budapest: 3-Hour Walking Tour Buda Castle & Parliament 3-hour guided walking tour of Budapest covering Buda Castle, Parliament, Fishermen's Bastion & Matthias Church. Local guide, public transport included, hotel pickup available. Every day · 10:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.93 (121 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Private tour to Szentendre & Visegrád Castle: Danube Bend Private guided tour of Szentendre's riverside old town and Visegrád's medieval citadel with hotel pickup and admissions, exploring the Danube Bend's historic landmarks. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.78 (107 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Private Budapest Walking Tour: Heroes' Square to Buda Castle Private walking tour of Budapest with a local guide covering Heroes' Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, St. Stephen's Basilica and the Danube viewpoints. Every day · 09:30 and 15:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.89 (66 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 143 per person
Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Private Walking Tour Private Buda Castle walking tour with Matthias Church entry, Fisherman's Bastion & local coffee break. Medieval history, flexible pace, small group. Every day · 7 start times, 09:30 to 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.93 (46 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Budapest: Citadella & Buda Castle E-Bike Tour, 3 Hours E-bike tour covers Citadella, Buda Castle, Parliament & St. Stephen's Basilica in 3 hours. 16km, helmets included, local guide. No climbing required. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.97 (34 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 61 per person
Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Walking Tour 3-hour guided walk through Castle Hill with historian. Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Sándor Palace, Fisherman's Bastion. Small groups, panoramic Danube views. Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 10:00 and 14:00 ★ 4.88 (34 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 118 per person
Budapest Castle District: Matthias Church & Fisherman's Bastion Tour Walking tour of Budapest's Castle District with Matthias Church entry, Fisherman's Bastion views, and traditional Hungarian cake. Includes hotel pickup and local guide. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (34 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 118 per person
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From US$ 3.37 per person · 1 h to 7 h
Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Walking Tour 2.5-hour Buda Castle tour with Matthias Church entry, Fisherman's Bastion & Parliament views. Small groups, licensed guide, cobblestone streets & Royal Palace. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 ★ 4.86 (28 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 61 per person
Buda Castle Walking Tour: Matthias Church & Coffee, Budapest Buda Castle walking tour in Budapest with Matthias Church entry, professional English-speaking guide, and afternoon tea included. Every day · 14:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.62 (21 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
Budapest: Segway Tour Buda Castle & Fisherman's Bastion Segway tour through Budapest's Buda Castle district with Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church and city views. Includes training, helmet, small groups. Every day · 8 start times, 09:00 to 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.78 (32 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · FR · HU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Private Budapest Bike Tour: Parliament, Castle District & Danube Bike tour of Budapest with private English guide visiting Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle and the Danube Promenade, including coffee and pastry break. Every day · 09:30 · From age 13 ★ 4.95 (21 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Budapest city tour: Parliament, Castle & Heroes’ Square Every day · 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 and 13:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (17 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Budapest Castle District: Matthias Church & Fisherman's Bastion Walking Tour Walking tour of Budapest's Castle District with Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Royal Palace & Sándor Palace. Professional guide, wheelchair accessible. Every day · 14:00 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.64 (33 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 3.37 per person
Private Buda Castle Walk with Matthias Church Entry Private guided tour of Budapest's Buda Castle District with skip-the-line entry to Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion views. Mon–Sat · 09:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.56 (9 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 113 per person
Budapest: Ottoman Mystery Game & Buda Castle Self-Guided Quest Self-guided mystery game through Budapest's Ottoman sites using the Questo app. 14 chapters across 5.25 km, Buda Castle to Rose Hill, 2 hours. Every day · No fixed time · From age 7 ★ 4.75 (8 reviews) Duration: 1h 10m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 6.67 per person
Budapest Castle District: Matthias Church & Fisherman's Bastion Tour Castle District walking tour in Budapest with Matthias Church entry, Fisherman's Bastion views, and traditional cake & coffee included. Small groups, 2–3 hours. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.91 (22 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 118 per person
Budapest Private Tour to Buda Castle and Danube Cruise Four hours exploring Buda Castle's UNESCO district with a private guide, then cruising the Danube under the Chain Bridge with drinks included. Every day · 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Gödöllő Palace Private Tour from Budapest with Horse Show Private day trip from Budapest to Gödöllő Palace, the second-largest Baroque palace in the world, with your own guide, hotel pickup. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · NO · DE · SV +4 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Budapest: Matthias Church & Buda Castle with Skip-the-Line Private guided tour of Budapest's Castle District with skip-the-line Matthias Church entry, Fisherman's Bastion views and Buda Castle gardens. 2–3 hours. Mon–Sat · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 139 per person
Budapest: E-bike Tour Buda Castle & 15 Landmarks E-bike tour of Budapest with local guide covering Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Parliament & Danube views. 15 stops, helmet included. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 14 ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 58 per person
Budapest Castle Tour: Matthias Church & Fishermen's Bastion Private three-hour tour of Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Fishermen's Bastion from your hotel, including entrance fees and refreshments. Every day · 10:00 and 14:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 13 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Private Walking Tour 3-hour private walking tour of Castle Hill with historian guide. Covers Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Sándor Palace & Fisherman's Bastion. Max 8 people. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 371 per group
Budapest Castle District: Matthias Church & Fisherman's Bastion Tour Walk through Budapest's Castle District with Matthias Church entry, Fisherman's Bastion views, and local cake & coffee included. Small groups, all fitness levels. Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 112 per person
Budapest: Buda Castle & Parliament Building Private Walking Tour Private walking tour of Buda Castle, Matthias Church & Parliament Building with local guide. Includes castle walk, Parliament interior with audioguide, hotel pickup. Every day · 11:00 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · IT +2 ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 230 per person
Buda Castle Walking Tour: Fisherman's Bastion & Matthias Church Walk the UNESCO Buda Castle District with a live guide through 1,000 years of Hungarian history: Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church. Every day · 09:00 and 11:30 · From age 5 Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Budapest: Castle Hill & Fisherman's Bastion Evening Tour Evening minivan tour of Budapest's Castle Hill with Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church & Buda Palace. Small groups, licensed guide, hotel return included. Next departure: 24 Mar 2027 · From age 6 Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Buda Castle Walking Tour: Self-Guided Audioguide & 26 Stops Self-guided Buda Castle tour with smartphone audioguide, 26 stops including Matthias Church & Fisherman's Bastion. Offline map, historian narration, 1-year access. Every day · No fixed time · From age 14 ★ 3.71 (31 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 11.22 per person
Budapest: Buda Castle & Parliament Walking Tour with Local Guide Private walking tour of Budapest's Buda Castle, Parliament building, St. Stephen's Basilica, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion and Danube monuments. Every day · 09:30 ★ 5.00 (16 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Live Virtual Walking Tour Virtual walking tour of Budapest's Buda Castle with licensed guide. See Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Sándor Palace and Parliament views with Q&A. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 21:00 ★ 4.90 (10 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · HU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per group
The top 12 of 46 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Castle District: Walking Tour & Fisherman's BastionOur pick | US$ 3.36 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 680 | Every day · 10:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Budapest Castle District: Full Walking Tour with HistorianTop ratedGroup of up to 15 | US$ 46 per person | 3h 30m | 4.97★ · 112 | Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 19:00 | English |
| Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Private Walking TourPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 140 per person | 3h 30m | 4.93★ · 46 | Every day · 7 start times, 09:30 to 14:30 | English |
| Budapest: Buda Castle Night Tour with Vampire Legends & Dark History | US$ 22 per person | 1h 50m | 4.60★ · 1,505 | Every day · 19:00, 19:30, 19:45 and 20:00 | English, German, Spanish |
| Budapest Castle & Fisherman's Bastion: 2-Hour Guided TourGroup of up to 10 | US$ 3.37 per person | 2h | 4.93★ · 621 | Every day · 10:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Budapest: Buda Castle & Fisherman's Bastion Walking Tour | US$ 3.37 per person | 2h–2h 15m | 4.81★ · 558 | Every day · 10:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Budapest: Small Group Walking Tour with Strudel & Buda CastleGroup of up to 10 | US$ 93 per person | 3h 30m–4h | 4.83★ · 1,383 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Budapest Segway Tour: Castle Area & Fisherman's BastionPrivate | US$ 44 per person | 1h 40m–2h | 4.99★ · 691 | Every day · 11 start times, 08:30 to 18:00 | English, Arabic, Hungarian +2 |
| Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Walking TourGroup of up to 10 | US$ 69 per person | 2h | 4.80★ · 182 | Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 14:30 | English |
| Budapest Segway tour: Buda Castle, Parliament & DanubeGroup of up to 15 | US$ 42 per person | 1h–5h | 4.98★ · 300 | Every day · 10:00, 12:30, 15:00 and 17:00 | English |
| Budapest Segway Tour: Parliament, Castle & Margaret IslandGroup of up to 15 | US$ 51 per person | 2h 30m | 4.81★ · 215 | Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Budapest city tour by van: Parliament, Opera House, Castle DistrictPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 169 per person | 4h | 4.96★ · 283 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
By what you need
- Private (20): Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Private Walking Tour (US$ 140 per person) · Budapest Segway Tour: Castle Area & Fisherman's Bastion (US$ 44 per person) · Budapest city tour by van: Parliament, Opera House, Castle District (US$ 169 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (16): Budapest Castle District: Full Walking Tour with Historian (US$ 46 per person) · Budapest Castle & Fisherman's Bastion: 2-Hour Guided Tour (US$ 3.37 per person) · Budapest: Small Group Walking Tour with Strudel & Buda Castle (US$ 93 per person)
- With pickup (12): Budapest: Buda Castle & Matthias Church Private Walking Tour (US$ 140 per person) · Budapest city tour by van: Parliament, Opera House, Castle District (US$ 169 per person) · Budapest: 3-Hour Walking Tour Buda Castle & Parliament (US$ 39 per person)
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