Castle Hill (Varhegy) Tours and Tickets

See Budapest from the water with a hop-on hop-off boat tour, which included unlimited use for 24 hours. Your cruise departs from downtown's Vigadó Square and glides past significant landmarks along the Danube River, such as Margaret Island and the Castle District. Stay on the boat for the entire 60-minute route or hop on and off at several stops and explore Budapest at your own pace.

Venture to the beautiful Buda Hills for dinner and a folk show on your next trip to Budapest. You'll be picked up at your hotel in Budapest by a guide and transported to an authentic restaurant in the hills, where you can enjoy night-time views of the city. A three-course meal and wine will be provided, followed by traditional folk music and dance.

Spend Christmas Eve on a festive 2-hour cruise along the Danube River in Budapest. See the twinkling lights of the capital's panorama, putting you in the holiday spirit as you sail past each historical attraction aglow with white light. You'll see the Royal Palace, Gellert Hill, the Parliament Building and the Chain Bridge illuminated while enjoying a 3-course buffet dinner on board. Live music from the Rajkó Folk Orchestra will set the mood indoors, as well as complimentary glasses of Champagne, wine and beer.

See the best of Budapest on a Budapest Combo tour that includes a 2.5-hour walking tour of Castle Hill (Varhegy) and an evening cruise on the Danube River. Alongside a guide, you'll admire UNESCO-listed sites like the Royal Palace and the beautiful Matthias Church (Mataystemplom) while listening to insightful commentary. Sample sweet Hungarian treats and a hot drink during a revitalizing break. Then, when night falls, you'll see Budapest's illuminated skyline and sail on the glittering River Danube on a 3-hour evening tour.

Combine two top-selling tours and receive a discount with this Budapest Super Saver, ideal for lovers of art and history, and those with limited time. On two distinct 3-hour walking tours, you'll visit top UNESCO-listed attractions, such as Buda Castle and Heroes Square, and discover the city's urban art scene and communist history. Sample Hungarian pastries, visit local hotspots, and learn about Budapest's rich culture and history from two different perspectives.

Begin the New Year in Budapest with a performance by the Danube Symphony Orchestra, held in the neo-Baroque concert hall of the Danube Palace. The melodies of Mozart and Strauss will be accompanied by the unique sounds of the cimbalom, a Hungarian folk instrument, giving the music a local touch. Upgrade your ticket to include 1.5-hour dinner cruise along the Danube River after the concert. Your cruise will include a glass of Sparkling wine and wine to toast to a beautiful beginning to the New Year.

Experience the sounds of the Danube Symphony Orchestra with this Budapest Gala Concert at either Pesti Vigadó or Danube Palace. With classical melodies enhanced by the cimbalom folk instrument, the concert also includes performances by ballet dancers, a Hungarian gypsy folk band and soloists from the Budapest Operetta Theatre and Virtuosos Talent Show. Choose from two seating options, and, if you wish, enhance your evening with a dinner cruise upgrade. The option includes a hot buffet meal and Sparkling wine or wine as you cruise along the Danube River.