From Buda to Pest via Chain Bridge

What to Expect:

In Buda:

• The magnificent Matthias Church with an amazing history
• The monument to the first king of Hungary, enveloped in legends and mysteries
• The Fisherman's Bastion with a panoramic terrace overlooking the Parliament, Danube, Pest, and bridges
• The Plague Column with a saint pierced by arrows
• The Holy Trinity Square and the square with a zero monument
• The aristocrats' coffee shop with a 200-year history
• And also a cherry blossom alley, the Royal Funicular, and a tunnel in the hill

On the Danube:

• The Chain Bridge over the river with the longest span in the world (at the time of construction), under which airplanes fly every year during the Red Bull Air Race show

In Pest:

• Széchenyi Square with a small park and statues
• The Academy of Sciences
• The Gresham Palace and St. Stephen's Basilica
• Andrássy Avenue - the local 'Champs-Élysées'
• The station of the historic metro - the first in Europe

You will learn:

• Where the Hungarians came from in Europe and how they were called
• How the first bridge in Hungary was built
• Why Hungary is the pioneer of Red Bull air races
• How to find the entrance to the underground labyrinth
• What the Hungarian confectioner invented
• What connection exists between the raven and the king
• What Hungarians eat and drink
• How a sculptor immortalized himself and friends in the king's monument

And much, much more!

Who this route is suitable for

For those who enjoy walking tours (we will walk about 3 km) and who want to learn the maximum about the country and get impressions in a few hours. Not very suitable for young children and people with limited walking abilities.