Budapest Christmas Walking Tour w Entry to Basilica

Highlights

• Visit 2 of Budapest’s Christmas markets
• End the tour with a hot mulled wine
• Skip the line entry and guided visit to St Stephen's Basilica
• Learn about Hungarian Christmas culture
• Stroll through the illuminated downtown of Budapest

Description

Get a local point of view on Budapest’s Christmas traditions and culture while seeing some of the inner city’s top sights. On this 2.5-hour tour, your guide will take you to two Christmas markets where you’ll find Hungarian handicrafts, trinkets, souvenirs, and local foods and sweets on offer. Your tour will start from the heart of the city then your guide will show you around City Hall Courtyard, where you can admire the ice skating rink and visit charity points that showcase how Hungarians donate to people in need during the Christmas season. Strolling along Fashion Street, you'll reach the first market at Vörösmarty Square, where you can enjoy the famous chimney cake and warm up with a cup of mulled wine. Along the Danube Corso, you'll take in breathtaking views of the Buda Castle District and Matthias Church. Then you'll arrive at St Stephens's Basilica for a guided visit where you can see the impressive Holy Right relic. You’ll have the option of admiring the holiday decorations inside the basilica and around the square. At the end of the tour there’s hot mulled wine waiting for you! Your guide will leave you in the Basilica market, the site of the city’s biggest Christmas market, so that you can do some holiday shopping on your own.

Includes

Licensed English-speaking guide One mulled wine and chimney cake Skip-the-line entry and a guided tour of St. Stephen's Basilica

Important Information

• Expect continuous walking for up to two hours The tour runs in all weather conditions. Budapest winters can be chilly, so please dress warmly. Guests under 18 years old receive a non-alcoholic hot beverage

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund