Buda Castle Tour

Buda Castle

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Buda Castle, formerly also called the Royal Palace and the Royal Castle, is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in …

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Mar 6, 2025
Not for me, I was expecting grandeur rather than encased artifacts etc But if you’re into archeological discoveries then go for it! Plus there’s a lot of construction going on which didn’t help. Not …Full review by TheGrubHunter
Feb 24, 2025
So my wife and I walked from our hotel in pest to the castle. Definitely worth a visit if you’re interested in history and there’s some great views across the river.Full review by markbV5887XT
Feb 17, 2025
Clean and tidy with an easy walk that helps to avoid the paid for cable car. You can get some great views across to Pest whilst in Buda.Full review by sbrighton1
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Perched on the southern tip of Castle Hill, the sprawling Buda Castle was originally established by Béla IV in 1265. Over the cent…
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Facts

Located:Budapest, Hungary
Area:4.73 km² (1.8 sq mi)
Construction completed:14th–20th century
Architect:Jean Nicolas Jadot, Nicolò Pacassi, Miklós Ybl, Alajos Hauszmann
Architectural style:Medieval, Baroque, Baroque Revival, Art Nouveau

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Is the castle accessible with a wheelchair? Is there a toilet for the handicapped, with a handle on both sides of the seat?
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There are parts that are accessible but many areas that would be a challenge file a wheelchair user.
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Can we bring a stroller? Do we still need to buy a child ticket for a 2 year old baby?
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You can explore the majority of the Castle without paying. You can walk up or catch the Funicular. Once at the top just explore, the only problem you may have is some of the cobbles are …
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You can explore the majority of the Castle without paying. You can walk up or catch the Funicular. Once at the top just explore, the only problem you may have is some of the cobbles are not the best to walk on.
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Is this place open on a Monday? Been caught out with museums etc being shut on a Monday
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Not open on Mondays but you can walk around the grounds everyday
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