Budapest: Buda Castle Cave Tour

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Budapest: Buda Castle Cave Tour

By Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park Igazgatóság

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40m+
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Overview

Discover the unusual cave system underneath the Buda Castle
Learn about the geology and the unique history of the area
Marvel at the natural limestone caverns and 800-year-old man-made cellars
Participate in a true time travel in one of the most extraordinary caves of Buda

Activity location

- Budapest
- Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Budapest, Dárda u. 2, 1014 Hungary | Meet the guide on Dárda Street at the cave's wooden entrance door. Get off bus 16/16A on Szentháromság tér (Holy Trinity Square). Walk back on Országház Street and take the first left turn onto Dárda Street (approximately 3-4 minutes away from Matthias Church). The cave’s door will be opened 10 minutes before the tour starts. Be sure to arrive on time, as the tour must start promptly. You will not be able to contact your guide after the tour has started as there is no cell phone reception within the cave system. A refund cannot be issued if you arrive late and miss the tour departure. Do not go to the “Labyrinth”, that's different place! We are the "Buda Castle Cave tours" located at Darda street 2. It’s recommended to check the meeting point the day before your tour: calculate your arrival time on https://bkk.hu/en/ and open the map of the meeting point directly from GetYourGuide’s confirmation email or from the GYG app.
- Budapest, Hungary

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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40-Minute Buda Castle Cave Tour in English

40m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€17.52 x 1 Adult€17.52

Total

1.5-Hour Buda Castle Cave Tour in English / Summertime

1h 30m
English

The tour covers all sections of the cave open to the public and gives you a comprehensive historical journey answering all questions about the origins and the use of this secret cave system.

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 13:00

Price details

€21.19 x 1 Adult€21.19

Total

What's included, what's not

Walking tour
Live tour guide
Audio guides

Know before you book

Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Prams, Baby buggies, Food and drinks, Littering, Pets, Smoking, Video recording
Not suitable for: Children under 3 years, People with claustrophobia, People with mobility impairments, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Explore a part of the network of underground tunnels under Castle Hill with your guide. Learn more about the history and role of the cave tunnels and their geology.
Admire the natural limestone and the manpower that went into creating this labyrinth-like cave system.

Meet for the cave tour either at Trinity Square (Szentháromság tér) or for the shorter tour option at Dárda Street, where you enter the Buda Castle underground cave system.
After a short introduction, you will start your tour and learn about the history of the labyrinth-like of the cave system which once served as wine cellars, bomb shelters, and even a medieval prison.
Admire the natural limestone caverns and the 800-year-old man-made cellars in one of the most unique caves of Hungary.
The tour is a journey through time during where you will be able to learn a lot about not only the geology of the Buda Castle but also about the combined work of man and nature throughout many centuries.

Location

Activity location

- Budapest
- Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Budapest, Dárda u. 2, 1014 Hungary | Meet the guide on Dárda Street at the cave's wooden entrance door. Get off bus 16/16A on Szentháromság tér (Holy Trinity Square). Walk back on Országház Street and take the first left turn onto Dárda Street (approximately 3-4 minutes away from Matthias Church). The cave’s door will be opened 10 minutes before the tour starts. Be sure to arrive on time, as the tour must start promptly. You will not be able to contact your guide after the tour has started as there is no cell phone reception within the cave system. A refund cannot be issued if you arrive late and miss the tour departure. Do not go to the “Labyrinth”, that's different place! We are the "Buda Castle Cave tours" located at Darda street 2. It’s recommended to check the meeting point the day before your tour: calculate your arrival time on https://bkk.hu/en/ and open the map of the meeting point directly from GetYourGuide’s confirmation email or from the GYG app.
- Budapest, Hungary
- Budapest, Dárda u. 2, 1014 Hungary | Meet the guide on Dárda Street at the cave's wooden entrance door. Get off bus 16/16A on Szentháromság tér (Holy Trinity Square). Walk back on Országház Street and take the first left turn onto Dárda Street (approximately 3-4 minutes away from Matthias Church). The cave’s door will be opened 10 minutes before the tour starts. Be sure to arrive on time, as the tour must start promptly. You will not be able to contact your guide after the tour has started as there is no cell phone reception within the cave system. A refund cannot be issued if you arrive late and miss the tour departure. Do not go to the “Labyrinth”, that's different place! We are the "Buda Castle Cave tours" located at Darda street 2. It’s recommended to check the meeting point the day before your tour: calculate your arrival time on https://bkk.hu/en/ and open the map of the meeting point directly from GetYourGuide’s confirmation email or from the GYG app.
- Budapest, Hungary