Tour X · Castle District, Castle Hill
A two-kilometre story walk over Castle Hill in a group of 15 at most, from Hess András tér past Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion to the palace, with a slice of Dobos torte on the way. Pick it for the small group and the storytelling at a low price.
Tour X runs this as a storytelling walk. You meet at Hess András tér, right behind Matthias Church, and cover about 2 km: the church and its raven-with-a-ring emblem, Fisherman's Bastion, bullet-scarred walls from the sieges, cave entrances, the palace and the old royal lift. Themes run from medieval kings and the Ottomans to the Habsburg era, with answers to small questions like why the Hungarian cross has two bars.
The cake is Dobos torta: six thin sponge layers with chocolate buttercream and a hard caramel top, created in Budapest in the 1880s and linked to Empress Sisi's era. One slice is included. It is a treat, not a café stop, and further food and drink are on you.
No entry tickets are included, so Matthias Church, the History Museum and the National Gallery stay outside views. Groups are capped at 15, which is the real advantage over the big walks. Guests report it gets busy on the hill and guides work around the crowds. It is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Meet outside the Starbucks at Hess András tér 1-3, behind Matthias Church.
The raven on Matthias Church, the double cross and the bastion terraces.
Bullet-scarred walls, cave entrances and the medieval streets.
Your slice of six-layer cake, served by the guide.
The palace and its terraces, with the story of the Habsburg-era court.
★★★★★We liked that it was a small group. The guide was approachable and very knowledgeable. He asked and answered questions confidently and was very skillful serving the cake.
★★★★★Our guide Antel was very knowledgeable and the pace of the tour was spot on. He made the experience feel personal and the information provided along the way was very interesting
★★★★★Amtel, a superb student originally from Bangladesh was incredible. English not his first language but his knowledge was impressive as was the way he told each story. He brought the history of Hungary alive. He's a true credit to TourX. Top top rating!
★★★★★The tour guide was amazing, very friendly and helpful, we learned a lot of new things and specific information. The cake also was delicious.I really recommend this tour.
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A slice of Dobos torta: six layers of sponge with chocolate buttercream and a caramel top.
No. Entry to the church, the History Museum and the National Gallery is not included.
Up to 15 people.
At the Starbucks on Hess András tér 1-3, just behind Matthias Church on the castle hill.
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Two kilometres of castle history and a slice of Dobos torte, in a small group.
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