Budapest

Castle District

Take a fascinating journey back in time and experience the charm of the Buda Castle district. Explore both famous landmarks and lesser-known places in this area which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987.

6,4 km, 1 hour 34 min without stops

The Buda Castle District, located in the 1st district of Budapest, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. The Castle Quarter consists of three main parts: the Buda Castle, St. George's Square and the historic residential area.

Danube Promenad

Experience the magic of Budapest's Danube promenade on a captivating walk on the Pest side. From the serene beauty of Margaret Island to the majestic Parliament, soak up the iconic sights along the riverbank. See the historic Vígszínház Theatre and the elegant St. Michael's Church. Discover the vibrant essence of Budapest as you explore its bustling city centre.

1 h 30 min 6,5 km without stops

Palace District

Discover the essence of Budapest's Palace District on a charming walking tour. Admire the grandeur of historic palaces, the details of Art Nouveau facades and the Jesuit Church. Experience the cultural richness of the Italian Cultural Institute and the scholarly ambience of the Szabó Ervin Library. As you stroll through this fascinating district, catch a glimpse of the iconic Uránia Cinema and the prestigious Pázmány Péter Catholic University.

4,2 km, 57 min without stops

Known as the Palace District, this is the more elegant part of District VIII. It is bounded by Rákóczi út, Nagykörút, Üllői út and Múzeum körút. It houses the Hungarian National Museum, the Szabó Ervin Library and a number of beautiful old palaces, many of which were built in the second half of the 19th century by aristocrats (such as the Károlyi, Esterházy, Dessewffy, Festetics, Pálffy and Bánffy families) and prominent members of the bourgeoisie. It was first called 'Mágnásfertály' because of the rich people who came here. The somewhat derisive name gradually disappeared from the language and was tamed into the equally unofficial Palotanegyed. In the 1990s, property developers began to use the name consistently, and it is now the official name of the area.

The last 3 stops of the palace district are close together, so we recommend you find a bench and head to the museum garden to have plenty of time to discuss the issues at hand!

Normafa

Escape the hustle and bustle of Budapest and rejuvenate your soul in the tranquil beauty of Normafa, the city's green oasis. Enter a world of lush greenery and unspoilt nature, where the air is crisp and the scenery breathtaking.

4,6 km, 1 hour 10 min without stops

Budapest's most popular hiking spot, Normafa, is named after a tree. The huge beech tree, which had stood there for centuries, was toppled by lightning in 1927. Legend has it that the tree was born when King Matthias was born. Although it has not been there since the 1400s, it was certainly hundreds of years old.

The old Swabians called it Viharbükk, but the name Normafa was not used until the middle of the 19th century. The area has always been a popular hiking spot, and the National Theatre troupe used to picnic here. In 1840, during one of these outings, the popular actress Róza Klein Schodelné was impressed by the huge, solitary beech tree, which resembled the stage set of Bellini's opera Norma. She sang the aria Norma under it. From that moment on, the beech tree was called Norma, and the name slowly spread to the meadow around it, which offers a beautiful view of the capital. Today, the Norma tree is commemorated by a plaque erected in 1967 in memory of the famous tree.

Street Art

Come and explore the Jewish quarter of Budapest, also known as the party district. Street art will be the leitmotif of the walk. This form of artistic expression began to spread worldwide in the 1990s. It's an urban phenomenon that aims to bring art to the streets, transforming community spaces into open galleries.

5,5 km, 1 h 15 min without stops

As city dwellers, we are exposed to a lot of stimuli every day, but often we only follow the familiar routes and may not notice when something new and different appears in our surroundings. It is difficult to generalise about Budapest because it is constantly changing. It is never finished. Perhaps this constant change is what makes it so exciting. The leitmotif of the walk will be street art. The genre includes graffiti on house walls, graphics, stickers, projected videos, public installations and sculptures. The walk will take place in Budapest's party district, the Jewish Quarter.