Visiting Budapest can be overwhelming for first-timers, but not when you start your trip with a local, English-speaking tour guide. Your Budapest tour begins on foot with the neo-Renaissance style Opera House, which is considered one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe.

A quick trip on the Millennium metro will then take you to Heroes' Square and City Park, where your Budapest walking tour continues with a stroll through the line of kings "“ a row of Hungary's rulers in order of succession. Walking through the park will lead you to the Vajdahunyad Castle complex, a magnificent example of traditional Hungarian architecture. You'll also see the unique cultural phenomenon that is the Szechenyi bathhouse before jumping back on the metro. Back on foot, you'll visit St. Stephen's Basilica and stroll through Deak and Elizabeth Squares. If the walking makes you hungry, then it's the perfect time for a traditional taste of Hungary. Stopping at a local cafà© you will enjoy a beverage and two Hungarian strudel pastries, known locally as retes (included). Next, absorb the time-honored architecture and historic beauty of Budapest as you walk to the Danube Promenade. As you stroll the promenade, enjoy the superb views of some of Budapest's top sights, like Gellert Hill and the Citadel, Buda Hills, and the Buda Castle District. Cross the world-renowned Chain Bridge and wander through the medieval beauty of the Buda Castle District to the Matthias church and Fisherman's Bastion. While your guided tour conludes here, you can revisit your favorite attractions or ask your expert guide to point out some other areas of interest during your stay in Budapest.