Free Tour of Budapest

9.4
14856 Reviews
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Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
Madách Imre tér
Languages
English, Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

FREETOUR.com says

Our Secret Traveller joined this tour in the beautiful Hungarian capital of Budapest and quickly realised it is a "must-do" when visiting the pearl of the Danube. "The history and culture of Budapest is as fascinating and vast as the city itself, and these local guides are genuinely passionate about sharing their culture, heritage, history, and anecdotes with visitors while it is a really fun and enjoyable way to orientate yourself with the physical city, as well as it's stories. They also give great recommendations and advice for more things to do in Budapest and the best places to eat locally. Highly recommended!"

Overview

Award Winner-most popular tour in 2024 worldwide
You have just arrived to Budapest? Then you probably don’t know where to start to discover the main sights. Well, no need to worry about that, we are here to help you.

Stroll through downtown Budapest with our insightful, professional local guides who'll show you all the must-see-sites and hidden gems of our city while telling you all about Hungarian heritage, and revealing not just curious facts but also the stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Explore magnificent buildings such as St Stephen's Basilica or the Parliament, take in the panoramic view of Budapest from the Danube embankment, and listen to a set of fascinating legends only locals can share with you. As you dive into the city and immerse in its culture, we give you unbeatable tips & recommendations for the rest of your stay so you'll be able to make the most of your time in our city.

We are a group of licensed local tour guides who are willing to share their passion about this amazing city! We hold degrees in Geopraphy, History, Internation Relations and Tourism so we can give you an accurate picture of the Hungarian Culture, our History and everyday life.
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This activity includes:

  • St. Stephen's Basilica
  • Vörösmarty tér
  • Buda Castle
  • Parliament
  • Danube Promenade Tour
  • Liberty Square
  • Avenue Gardens Budapest Andrássy út
  • Pointer
  • Origin of the Magyars
  • Hungarian language
  • Famous Hungarians
  • and so much more

Meeting point

Madách Imre tér

On arrival

By public transport:
The Madách Imre tér is just a couple of steps from the Deák Ferenc Square which is the centre of the public transport. You can use the red metro line (metroline number 2) and you just need to get off at the Astoria metro station. Look for the Sissi Statue and the blue umbrella!

On foot:
From the Deák Ferenc Square please walk towards the brown brick building and you will find us near the Sissi Statue. Please look for the blue umbrella!

Things to note

Please note that this is a walking tour.
Booking for this tour is essential.
The tour is wheelchair accessible and can also be done with a pram.
We walk about 3 kms so comfy shoes and no luggages to carry around are ideal, but you can always break the rules. :)
We recommend to bring some water with you for the tour.

How do free tours work? It' simple, you're free to pay what you feel the tour was worth. Your lovely local guides don't receive any income other than tips from satisfied customers like you, meaning top quality tours on fair terms.

Please note that this tour is only available to individual travelers & groups of less than 6 people on a voluntary-tip-basis. Groups of 6+ will incur a basic set fee and must be booked 72 hours in advance.

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to $50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating
9.4
Organisation
9.6
Atmosphere
9.6
Content
9.4
Guide
9.6
Usefulness
9.5
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Reviewed on Apr 07, 2025
“Thanks to David! ”
It was a good tour from the SISI Statute to the Parliament. Lots of events and some interesting information that will surprise you. The city is divided into two main parts and this tour is dedicated to discovering Pest. Stay tuned and take the Buda tour afterwards, the part where the castle is, to get around the city.
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Reviewed on Apr 07, 2025
“Great”
The Budapest tour was fantastic. The guide, Martina, guided us through spectacular places, told us a thousand stories and we had a great time. Enjoyable, interesting and beautiful. We highly recommend it
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Reviewed on Apr 07, 2025
“Walking tour”
Brilliant informative tour, Lara was great, fun and attentive. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed on Apr 07, 2025
“Buda tour”
Very interesting, the tour was enjoyable, fun, and the advice offered was very practical.
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Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
“Awesome”
Top tour with a top guide
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Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
“Budapest on foot, the best experience ”
Touring Budapest walking and accompanied by a guide, is a great way to know, to learn the history and to enjoy the city. Marina and Andrea, the two guides in Spanish, who accompanied us on the tours (Pest and Buda Castle), had a good knowledge of the history of the city, very nice and kind; they also gave us recommendations to make the most of our stay.
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Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
“Guided tour not to be missed ”
Despite the bad weather, Andrea led the visit keeping the attention of the whole group. Very good explanation, great useful and practical contributions to the visit to Budapest. Highly recommended and Andrea a 10. Thank you!
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Reviewed on Apr 05, 2025
“Excellent ”
Interesting tour about the different stages of the city and its inhabitants. Alex, the guide, crack.
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Reviewed on Apr 05, 2025
“Review Pest and Buddha”
Very good tour, very nice and friendly.
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Reviewed on Apr 05, 2025
“Perfect tour with Mate”
Funny, very interesting facts and perfect scope for an introduction to Budapest. You could really tell he is a history major. Loved his zynism. Many thanks for the nice atmosphere and the recommendations; it was a perfect start into our vacation.
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Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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