Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires & Myths Walking Tour

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Duration

110 minutes / 2 hours

Live tour guide

Spanish, English

Enjoy a 2-hour historical-ridden walking tour by night at Buda Castle. Let your Gothic-adorned narrator tell you stories of war, battles of medieval Budapest, vampires and folk stories from Hungary.

Highlights

Discover the bloody side of Hungarian history on a guided walking tour
Hear tales of vampires including Vlad Dracula and Elizabeth Báthory
Experience the magical atmosphere of Buda Castle District by night
Enjoy one of the most intimate night walks you might experience

Full description

Away from the crowds of Pest, this informative and educational tour takes you to some of the charming, magical places of the city where Hungarian rulers once toiled deep into the night at the Buda Castle.

Hear stories of cruelty and learn the despicable actions of Elizabeth Bathory, the bloody countess. You will also learn how the Romanian prince, Vlad Dracula ended up in the prison of Buda Castle.

Join your Gothic-attired guide as they take you on a 2-hour walking tour of the city by night. Learn the history of Old Hungary where, according to legend, “vampires” were born and roamed the streets during this dark period of European history.

Booking this tour you will be entitled to have 20% off on a similar tour in Krakow, Prague, Madrid…

Meeting point

Your tour starts from the meeting point at the Kilometre Zero Stone, which is located at the bottom of the Buda castle hill, by the funicular entrance (Clark Adam Square), a few meters away from the Chain Bridge (Buda side). If you wish not to walk up the hill, you can consider taking the funicular and meeting the group on top of the hill; in this case please inform us in advance.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Umbrella

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags
Party groups
Alcohol and drugs
Baby carriages

Know before you go

This tour does not visit the interior of any buildings
During the walking tour, you will be allowed to take photos only. Short videos are permitted, but long video and audio recordings are prohibited during the walking tour
The tour starts from the meeting point and includes an uphill walk. You will follow the long slope leading up to the castle starting from the bottom with several story-time stops along the way
During renovations of the area, the stairs may be used