Things to do in Buda Castle District

With a half day to discover Budapest, the Grand City Sightseeing Tour makes the perfect introduction for the first time visitor

Buda Castle Tickets - Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church Tickets

Budapest best known landmark. It was built between 1250 and 1270, in the heart of the Buda Castle District.

Trace the history of Budapest with an english private guide. Aboard a comfortable vehicle, admire the most beautiful sights of Budapest.

Statue of St. Stephen: The most impressive monument of the first king of Hungary in the Buda Castle

The biggest and most comprehensive library in Hungary, founded in 1802.

Equestrian statue of András Hadik: life-size equestrian statue

On this private walking tour in Budapest, discover the secrets and sights of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Castle District.

Batthyány Square: in the past, fairs were held in the square, today the one of the most beautiful views of the Parliament building opens from here

Mary Magdalene Tower: the Gothic bell tower is the surviving remains of the Church of Mary Magdalene. The lookout on the top level offers a great view of the Buda Castle District.

Large complex of the white towers, and terrace with one of the best panorama of Budapest. The Fisherman’s Bastion was built in the 19th century in neoclassical style.

Equestrian Statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy: the finest equestrian statue in Budapest

It presents the 2000 years of Budapest, on three floors. A visit through the exhibition is a virtual time journey from Roman ages until the present day.

Holy Trinity Square: the centre of the Buda Castle District and one of the most beautiful squares in the city

Church of Stigmatisation of Saint Francis: Blue baroque church close to Batthyány square, richly decorated interior

St. Anne's Church in Buda: twin-tower Baroque church, the best example of Italian baroque architecture in Budapest

Holy Trinity Statue: a baroque column erected in memory of the victims of the plague in the Buda Castle District

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Rock Hospital Museum: a former air hospital and nuclear bunker in the depths of the Castle Hill

Lutheran Church of Budavár: Neo-Baroque church at the gate of Buda

Vienna Gate: medieval entrance to the Castle Quarter

A collection of weapons, uniforms, flags and military relics. Built as an army barrack in the 1830s.

One of the most emblematic architectural masterpieces of the cityscape. The first royal residence on the Castle Hill was built in the 13th century.

Medieval Jewish Prayer House: 15th century synagogue in the Buda Castle District

Garrison in the Buda Castle: the former barracks of the royal palace guard

Royal Riding Hall: former riding school in Buda Castle

Buda Castle Tunnel: tunnel under the Buda Castle

Buda Castle Labyrinth: labyrinth under the streets of Buda Castle

National Archives of Hungary: a romantic style building that preserves the written memories of Hungarian history

Horseherd statue: iconic bronze statue in the Buda Castle

The Hungarian National Gallery is the largest public collection documenting and presenting the rise and development of the fine arts in Hungary.

Arcaded shops and Baroque gardens at the foot of the Castle. The Castle Bazaar was designed by Miklós Ybl and it was built between 1875 and 1883.

Fountain of King Matthias: an iconic fountain in the Hunyadi courtyard of the Royal Palace

Turkish Shrine in Budapest: Octagonal 16th-century Ottoman tomb and former Muslim pilgrimage site that’s now a national monument.

19th century nostalgia cable car which take you from the Chain Bridge up to the top of the Castle Hill.

Fountain of the Fishing Children: bronze sculpture composition from 1900

Museum of Roman relics in a large excavation site. Amphitheatre, aqueduct, roman mosaics, and many more.

Szilágyi Dezső Square Reformed Church: Neo-Gothic church on the Buda side of the Danube

Batthyány Square Market Hall: market hall near the Danube

Király Thermal Bath: an authentic Turkish bath from the 16th century