About this Sightseeing Tour

Established in 1987, Cityrama was one of the first travel agencies on the Hungarian market to offer daily guaranteed half-day/full-day sightseeing tours and excursions within Budapest and the surrounding countryside

2 – Half Day Tour

GRAND CITY TOUR
Duration: 3 hours

You start the tour from the office of Cityrama (address is Báthory utca 19, 1054 Budapest), pass by the Parliament and take the Margaret Bridge to drive over to the Buda side. We stop in the Castle District and during a short walk we show you the main attractions of the area. We walk to the Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion (from where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama).

Next, they take you over the Elisabeth Bridge to Pest and show you the famous Central Market Hall and the largest Synagogue of Europe, afterwards we drive to the City Park. We pass by the famous Széchenyi Thermal Bath, the Budapest Zoo, then stop at the Heroes’ Square (with statues of the most famous Hungarian kings and dukes).

You take the Andrássy Avenue back to downtown Pest, while passing by the Opera House and St Stephen’s Basilica. During the tour we offer a brief overview of the last 1000 years of Hungarian history. The tour ends in the city centre.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Europe’s largest Synagogue
State Opera House
Andrássy Avenue & City Park
Chain Bridge, Budapest’s oldest bridge
Castle District: UNESCO World Heritage Site

INCLUSIONS:
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

EXCLUSIONS:
Hotel pick up & drop off
Entrance fees

SCHEDULE: Daily

TOUR STARTS: 10:00
TOUR ENDS: 13:00

DEPARTURE POINT: Cityrama Office, Bathory utca 19, Budapest 1054
RETURN POINT: Central location

CLOSURES: n/a

NOTES:
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior

Last Updated: 20.11.2025

Departure Point

CITYRAMA OFFICE
Báthory utca 19
Budapest
1054
Hungary

Policies

CHILD POLICY: 0-12 years pay reduced rates (see tariff)

CANCELLATION POLICY: 24 hours’ notice; Full charge will apply in case of late cancellation.