Things to do in Buda Castle
The imposing Buda Castle sits on the Castle Hill in Budapest offering views over the beautiful Danube river. It once served as a residence of the Hungarian kings but today the castle complex houses the Hungarian National Gallery, The Budapest History Museum and the Széchenyi National Library.
The foundations of today’s castle were constructed in the fourteenth century. The castle would later be besieged over 30 times and went through considerable changes in style, renovations and reconstructions throughout the years.
The main structure of the Buda Castle, also known as the Royal Palace, is a massive Neo-Baroque-style building. The interior consists of some reconstructed medieval rooms and is home to two museums and the library. The Budapest History Museum, located in the southern wing of Buda Castle, presents the history of Budapest from its beginnings through to the modern era. The Hungarian National Gallery presents Hungarian art works from the eleventh century until the present day. The Széchenyi National Library is a collection of rare and antique books.
The Castle District and the castle itself belong to the World Heritage sights of Budapest. The castle and the surrounding area are brimming with culture and history. Visitors can enjoy the surrounding area by walking or join a guided tour to take a closer look at the castle. You can access the castle in a number of ways, either by foot, bus or by the well-known cable car, which departs from Széchenyi bridge.
Our recommendations in Buda Castle
Danube 1.30-hour cruise with welcome drink
Spend your afternoon on a memorable Danube cruise and enjoy the Pearl of the Danube panorama with a welcome drink.
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Admire the Gothic splendor of the Matthias Church, explore the Royal Palace complex and enjoy the stunning views of the Danube River and its bridges.
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Buda Castle district exploration game and tour in Budapest
Go on a fun Budapest walking tour where you will follow clues to discover amazing places and local stories using your smartphone.
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Private Buda Castle walking tour and Danube river cruise with Margaret Island
Book a private 6-hour tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Buda Castle district. Visit Castle Hill, admire Matthias Church and enjoy a daytime cruise on the Danube.
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Danube 1.30-hour cruise with welcome drink
Spend your afternoon on a memorable Danube cruise and enjoy the Pearl of the Danube panorama with a welcome drink.
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Admire the Gothic splendor of the Matthias Church, explore the Royal Palace complex and enjoy the stunning views of the Danube River and its bridges.
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Buda Castle district exploration game and tour in Budapest
Go on a fun Budapest walking tour where you will follow clues to discover amazing places and local stories using your smartphone.
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Private Buda Castle walking tour and Danube river cruise with Margaret Island
Book a private 6-hour tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Buda Castle district. Visit Castle Hill, admire Matthias Church and enjoy a daytime cruise on the Danube.
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Private Buda Castle walking tour
Book a private 4-hour tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Buda Castle district. Visit Castle Hill, admire Matthias Church and enjoy panoramic views from Fisherman's Bastion.
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3-hour tour of Buda Castle with a historian
Buy your 3-Hour Tour of Buda Castle with a Historian: A Kingdom of Many Nations with Musement with our price match guarantee and secure booking. Get informed, plan and book your amazing activities in Budapest.
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Self-guided Discovery Walk in Budapest's Castle Hill history and mysteries
Explore Budapest's Castle Hill during this interactive Discovery Game. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.
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Budapest all-in-one walking tour
Enjoy a nice walk in Budapest with a professional guide. This small-group walking tour will take you to the most famous landmarks and teach you about the history.
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Orientation walking tour of Budapest
See Buda Castle and visit Saint Stephen's Basilica, admire the view of Budapest with the Danube and bridges and enjoy tips about cultural attractions.
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Half-day sightseeing city tour in Budapest
See the best of Budapest, the Hungarian capital, on a live guided bus tour, enjoy a guided walk in the castle area and admire iconic buildings.
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Buda Castle
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Reviews Buda Castle
“We bought this experience before departure thinking that it would be a lovely end to our cruise. what we did not know at the time was that the very same evening, on board the TUI Maya there would be Hungarian dancing, the evening meal, and a movie on the top deck. So we did not go on the experience. By the time we realised. it was too late to get a refund. Maybe this information could be flagged up so that other travellers do not pay for experiences that they subsequently find they do not want.”
“We did not attend the hour and half boat trip simply because the boat station was too far to walk for my wife and the weather was extremely windy and cold, and this being our first cruise not realised I would not have booked this trip ,in future will not book trips until I am on board, was disappointed with the information given to me over the phone.”
“When we booked this it was not clear that it was a sub contracted excursion rather than one organised by the boat. As the distance from the ship was considerable we didn't bother going on the tour. Cannot comment further on the excursion anymore.”
“Bon rapport-qualité prix!”
