Buda Castle Vampires & Myths Guided Evening Walking Tour
Budapest
4.0(26)
Budapest
Step back in time with a 2-hour Buda Castle evening walking tour, where your guide unveils history and folklore of wars and vampires of Old Hungary.
Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.
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Nestled on a Budapest hill, the 13th-century Buda Castle is a time machine to the past. Join a local guide, a master of Hungarian legends, on an unforgettable 2-hour evening walking tour. As you face the castle, its terracotta roofs, soaring towers, and sweeping arches will sweep you off your feet. Beyond its walls lie ornate staircases, majestic halls, and opulent chambers.
Dressed in Gothic attire, your guide will unveil dark tales from the 15th to the 17th century when the Ottoman Empire invaded the region, leading to conflicts and power struggles. Brace yourself for chilling stories of Elizabeth Bathory, the 'blood countess' who murdered numerous young women, and the Romanian prince Vlad Dracula, who impaled enemies on a sharp stake and ended up in the castle's prison. With a lantern illuminating your path through the castle's eerie streets and mysterious corners, your guide will share folklore of vampires that once haunted these streets of Hungary. Don't miss the enchanting Buda's Castle district after dark, filled with hidden gems and the famous Fisherman's Bastion, offering panoramic views of the 'Pearl of the Danube'.