Discover Budapest and its surroundings with local tour guides! Be it a walking tour in Pest or Buda, the exploration of the Hungarian Jewish heritage, or a half-day trip or day trip near Budapest, the Budapest Card will be your perfect travel companion! With city cards, you can join different tours for free or at a significant discount.
Free walking tours: Discover Pest and Buda!
Join a guided walking tour and check out the iconic sights in Budapest! You can explore the Pest and Buda sides of the Hungarian capital thoroughly with the help of professional tour guides. You can hear funny stories and interesting historical facts during the 2-hour tours.
On the Pest tour, you can discover Budapest’s most famous sights while hearing fascinating stories about the city’s past. The tour includes the bank of the River Danube, the St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Hungarian Art Nouveau House, the Parliament, and Liberty Square. If you choose the Buda side, you will find yourself in the fabulous historical setting of the Castle District, where you can visit the Royal Palace of the Buda Castle, the Matthias Church, and the Fisherman’s Bastion.
Sightseeing tours are available every day of the week — there is no need to register in advance to join a tour, just go to the meeting point and enjoy!
- If you'd like to join the Pest walking tour, be at 31 Váci Street (in front of Molnár’s Kürtőskalács) at 10 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- If you're more interested in the Buda side, head to Szentháromság Square in the Buda Castle District at 2 PM on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
As a city card holder, you can also take part in the Pest and Buda walking tours completely free of charge.
 Buda walking tour Fotó: Ancsin Gábor |  Pest walking tour Fotó: Ancsin Gábor |
Immerse yourself in the history of the Jewish Quarter of Pest!
The Jewish Quarter of Pest is one of the most exciting and oldest parts of Budapest. To this day, the most important institutions and sites of Hungarian Jewish religious life are still located here, and you can learn more about them on the Jewish Heritage Tours. You can discover the capital from a completely different perspective during the guided tour while learning all about Jewish culture and heritage.
During the 2.5–3.5-hour guided tour, you can visit
- the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe,
- the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park and the Tree of Life inside, whose leaves bear the names of the martyrs of the Holocaust,
- the Jewish Museum, which presents the rich history and culture of the Jewish community,
- and the Kazinczy Street Synagogue, the centre of the Hungarian Orthodox community.
Tours depart twice a day from the Dohány Street Synagogue at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every day, except on public holidays and on Fridays and Sundays, when only the 10 a.m. tour is available.
With an official city card, you will get a 10% discount on the price of the Jewish Heritage Tours.
 The largest synagogue in Europe Fotó : Bódis Krisztián | 
Kazinczy Street Synagogue Fotó: Bódis Krisztián |
Discover the Danube Bend on a Full-Day Tour!
Did you know that the Budapest Card offers unforgettable experiences not only in the capital but beyond as well? Join the Danube Bend Tour and explore three of Hungary’s most beautiful towns along the meandering Danube: Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre – with a bonus stop across the border in Slovakia!
Marvel at the stunning basilica of Esztergom, dive into the medieval history of Visegrád, and stroll the charming cobblestone streets of Szentendre. Along the way, let yourself be enchanted not only by nature and architecture, but by the rich layers of Hungarian history along the “Blue Danube.”
Join the Cityrama Danube Bend Tour
Fotó: Cityrama
The cherry on top? Between May and September, the tour returns to Budapest by boat – soak in the scenic views from the water as the sun sets behind the skyline. The day ends right in the city center, at the riverside dock. (In case of low water levels or during winter, return travel is by bus.)
Departure times:
- April to October: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 AM
- November to March: Thursday and Saturday at 9:00 AM
Tip: The Danube Bend Tour is organized by Cityrama, and Budapest Card holders enjoy a 20% discount. Don’t miss this perfect getaway if you're looking to escape the city bustle for a day filled with culture, history and breathtaking views!
Beyond Budapest: Join organised day trips!
You can discover Hungary’s stunning landscapes and cultural treasures on Eurama tours. Organised activities include sightseeing tours by bus, evening boat trips, and castle visits — all available within and beyond the borders of Budapest.
Eurama also offers a wide range of day trips and half-day trips:
- go to the picturesque Lake Balaton, the “Hungarian Sea”,
- learn about the traditions of the Hungarian countryside in Kecskemét,
- or wander around the Danube Bend!
With a city card, you will get a 20% discount on Eurama tours.
Danube Bend
Fotó: Eurama
