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The magnificent and ancient city of Budapest

During the invasion of Hungary by the Tartars, King Béla IV's fortress, which later became the capital of Mátyás Hunyadi, was located in the castle quarter. There are three major components that make up the Buda Castle District: the Buda Castle Palace, St. George's Square, and the historic residential area. 
The Buda Castle Palace is what many people think of when they hear "Castle District," but others consider it to be a residential neighborhood. This should not come as a surprise given that the castle, the construction of which began in the middle of the 13th century, played an important role in a variety of historical events. Numerous attempts to take control of the castle have been made throughout its history, including a failed siege at the hands of the Tartars in the late 13th century. This siege had similar results to the siege that was ordered by Charles Robert in 1302, which also failed. In later years, King Louis I and Prince Stephen started construction on a second palace, but it was eventually destroyed by a series of gunpowder explosions that occurred in the 16th and 17th centuries.


The well-known site in Budapest was put to the test during the Second World War, as well. The castle was severely damaged in 1944 and 1995, but restoration work restarted a year later. Unfortunately, during this time, the Buda Castle Palace and other parts of the Buda Castle Quarter were demolished. On the other hand, the majority of the monuments that were successfully restored or repaired in the 1960s are the ones that are still visible today. 
Because it is one of the most stunning locations in all of Hungary, visiting the Buda Castle District and, in particular, the Buda Castle can be an enjoyable experience not only for residents of the city but also for visitors from outside the country. However, this wondrous location is not the only one in Budapest that has a tale to tell; the city itself is replete with fascinating sights. To get around them, however, takes a lot of time, and planning is even more difficult, so it is essential to have some assistance.


Take a ride, then get off! Bus tours that focus on sightseeing provide all of the assistance that you require to explore the city and all of its splendor while in the capable hands of professionals. The only thing left for us to do is purchase the ticket and then sit back and enjoy the open-top buses and tour guides that will show us the sights of Budapest. The ticket provides us with a brochure to inform us as well as discount coupons for various businesses. Because we have the option to purchase 24, 48, or even 72 hours, we do not need to stress about being unable to complete everything in a single day! However, if you want to explore the Buda Castle District to the fullest extent possible, you will need to purchase a separate ticket for that area.


And if we find one of the stops to be particularly interesting, that won't be a problem! Because the buses run continuously throughout the day, we can simply hop on the next one after we have finished exploring the attraction and taking some time for ourselves. Because the stunning scenery is so alluring, you won't be able to resist getting off the bus at some point during the day. There is also the possibility of going on a river tour if you would rather take in the sights along the Danube, which will ensure that you do not miss anything. 
The most convenient answer to all of our requirements is Hop on, Hop off Budapest. There is no time to waste; hurry up and get your ticket so you can experience the Budapest way of life.

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  • Red and Green route
  • 21 stops at the major sights
  • Audio Guide on 16 languages
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Castle Bus

  • Explore the Buda Castle District
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  • 5 stops throughout the Castle District
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Budapest card

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Hop On Hop Off

  • Red and Green route
  • 21 stops at the major sights
  • Audio Guide on 16 languages
  • Free Boat ride of Danube
  • Free walking tour
  • Valid for both red and green routes

Discounted online price:
from 38 € 36 €

Castle Bus

  • Explore the Buda Castle District
  • Eco-friendly buses
from 15 €

Budapest card

  • Free entrance to baths
  • Free entrance to museums
from 39 €

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