The Buda Castle District is the oldest and most picturesque part of Budapest. On this walking tour, you’ll find it all: amazing architecture, breathtaking views, and pastry stores with tantalizing local sweets. Most importantly, you’ll hear countless fascinating stories spanning Hungary’s 1000-year-long history. The tour starts at the Museum of Music History. As you walk, you’ll learn where Dracula was imprisoned, why there’s a House of Houdini in Budapest, and what it was like to survive the Second World War inside the Hospital in the Rock, the medical facility located in a network of caves under Buda Castle. You’ll discover the origins of the Fisherman’s Bastion, and why Matthias Church has a small, black tower. You’ll find out how Archduke Joseph’s Palace is being rebuilt from scratch and, at the Memorial to Abdi Abdurrahman (or Abdurrahman Pasa Síremléke), you’ll learn how the last Ottoman Pasha of Buda Castle died. Our tour ends at the Hungarian National Gallery, formerly the Royal Palace. Along the way, you’ll also have a chance to: • Climb up the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene’s last remaining tower • See Budapest’s little Trevi Fountain, the Fountain of King Matthias • Walk around the magnificent Statue of St. Stephen, the founding father of Hungary • Enjoy the breathtaking views of Budapest on the terrace behind the statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy • Learn how deep the Labyrinth of Buda Castle’s caves truly are • Find out how an Italian princess murdered the country’s greatest medieval king • See where Jewish children hid during the Second World War, at the National Archive From the main sights to the hidden corners, this Budapest walking tour will take you around the whole Castle District and tell you the stories and fun facts that lie behind its historic facades. Whether you’re a history geek, a foodie, or simply a curious traveler, this 90-minute Castle Hill tour will certainly level up your Budapest experience!