Walking Tour Budapest incl. the Shoes on the Danube Bank

Start at the rear of St. Stephen’s Basilica. This is where King Stephen’s mummified right hand lives. From there, you'll wind through the high-end streets of Lipótváros. Look up at the Gresham Palace or watch the Budapest Eye spin at Erzsébet Square. Your guide points out things you'd walk right past. Spot the Little Princess statue perched on the tram railings. The mood shifts at the riverbank. The Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial consists of sixty pairs of iron shoes. It’s a silent, gut-punch tribute to victims of the Arrow Cross militia. After that, walk the promenade for a 180-degree sweep of the Danube with Buda Castle sitting across the water. The finish line is the neo-Gothic mass of the Hungarian Parliament at Kossuth Lajos Square. It’s the third-largest parliament on the planet.

Head to Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 16. Don't go to the front of the Basilica or you'll be waiting alone. Find the purple umbrella near the bus stop. Get there 15 minutes early. You’re covering 2 kilometers on foot. Wear shoes that can handle uneven pavement. Budapest weather is temperamental. In July, the sun on the Danube Promenade is brutal. Bring water and a hat. In winter, the river breeze cuts through everything. This free city walking tour budapest covers building exteriors only. If you want to see the inside of the Parliament or the Basilica, book those tickets for later in the afternoon. This is a tip-based model. If the guide was great, show some love with Forints or Euros at the end.