Historical Budapest: Free Tour of Pest with Shoes on the Danube Bank
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A free walking tour to discover the eastern side of Budapest: Saint Stephen's Basilica, Liberty Square with the monuments of dictatorship, the Parliament building, Elisabeth Square, and Pest's old town. Learn about legends and history.
The tour starts at Saint Stephen's Basilica in front of the California Coffee Company coffee shop. The next stop is Liberty Square with the memorial of the victims of Nazi occupation and the Soviet Liberation Monument. Then we will admire the magnificent Hungarian Parliament building. From here we walk along the River Danube to see the Monument of the Shoes, commemorating the Jewish martyrs of WW2. Then we admire the majestic Chain Bridge with breathtaking panoramic views over the Buda Castle. We will arrive at Elisabeth Square with the lovers' locks, and we will finally end our tour in the Jewish Quarter, seeing the last fragment of the Ghetto Wall.
Your tour guide will show you some of the most famous monuments of the Pest side and will share with you interesting facts and stories of Budapest and Hungary.
Meeting point
Budapest, Szent István tér 4-5, 1051
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 15min
- Languages
- Italian, Portuguese
- Usual start times
- 10:30, 10:45 (Budapest time)
- Coming up
- 80 departures in 3 months, 4 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 15min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Budapest, Szent István tér 4-5, 1051. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Italian and Portuguese. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
80 departures are listed in the next three months, 4 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:30 and 10:45. Times are local to Budapest.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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