Self-Guided Walking Tours to Explore Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest, known as the Pearl of the Danube and an absolute gem of Eastern Europe! If you are visiting for the first time, our two introduction walks will take you to some of the most essential sights of the city's two halves: Buda and Pest. Make sure to also explore the Margaret Island – a perfect destination for those who enjoy beautiful sights in a car-free, oxygen-rich environment. Of all the city's neighborhoods, the Jewish Quarter tends to leave the biggest impression on visitors.
In all, we have prepared 11 self-guided walks for you to explore Budapest, which cover everything from charming neighborhoods to scenes along the Danube Esplanade, unique "ruin pubs" and shopping destinations. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!
In all, we have prepared 11 self-guided walks for you to explore Budapest, which cover everything from charming neighborhoods to scenes along the Danube Esplanade, unique "ruin pubs" and shopping destinations. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!
How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Pest Introduction Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Buda Introduction Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Margaret Island Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Andrassy Avenue Walking Tour

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Discovery Walk: City Centre Shopping Walk

Discovery Walk: Falk Miksa Antiques Hunting

Discovery Walk: Inner City Hidden Courtyards Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: Danube Promenade Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: Leopold Town Walking Tour

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Leaders in the Mayoral Race
With the GPSmyCity app, every attraction counts! Stamp your way through local sights as you explore the city, and you might just earn the title of Exploration Mayor.Below are the current leaders in the mayoral race. Think you can top the leaderboard? Download the app and join the race today!
* netti (stamped 95.12% of city sights)
* Garry147 (stamped 71.95% of city sights)
* hallroach (stamped 63.41% of city sights)
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