See some of the most popular Buda Castle Tours and the Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest, which attract thousands of visitors. There are over a dozen of excellent tours, some of which support Heritage preservation.
Value Buda Castle Tour – Walking Tour
- Visit Buda Castle District sights (outside)
- Fisherman’s Bastion visit (lower terraces)
- Matthias Church (outside visit)
- Top Sights in Buda Castle District
- Historical Squares in Buda Castle District
- Guided Tour on the Castle Hilltop
- Live guided Tours in groups
- 2 hour light walking
- Price from €14 (€7 for Children under 13)
- Walk-friendly route with easy navigation
- Daily Tour from 2 pm (incl. holidays)
- Professional Guide EN
- Matthias Church & Buda Castle Tour with Coffee
- Visit Fisherman’s Bastion (Lower Terraces)
- Visit Matthias Church (Inside visit)
- Visit St Stephen’s Statue by Fisherman’s Bastion
- Learn about the history of Buda Castle District
- Live guided Tour in small group
- Price from approx. €54 with Entries
- Interactive Tour
- Walk-friendly route with easy navigation
- Coffee Break with Coffee included
- Tour of approx. 3h (with Coffee Break)
- Narrated by a Historian Guide
- Buda Castle & Parliament Tour – Bus & Walk
- Visit Buda Castle District sights (outside)
- Fisherman’s Bastion visit (lower terraces)
- Matthias Church (outside)
- Hungarian Parliament (visit inside)
- Guided Tour inside Parliament building
- Live guided Tour in small group
- Bus & Walking Tour combined
- Price from approx. €60
- Walk-friendly route with easy navigation
- Duration of Tour of 4 hours (approx. 40 min Castle, 140 min City & 60 min Parliament)
- Professional Guide
- Learn about the Buda Castle Cave System
- Explore Underground History from Ancient times
- Live guided Tour in small group
- Price from approx. €16
- Interactive Tour
- Walk-friendly route with easy navigation
- Climbing stairs needed (sometimes 2 -3 floors)
- Tour route does not include Fisherman’s Bastion
- Duration of Tour 40 min or 90 min
- Narrated by a professional geologist guide
- Supports the Danube National Park in Hungary
- This tour does not visit the Fisherman’s Bastion
- Guided Essential Tour of Buda Castle with Entry
- Inside and Outside Tour (incl. Ticket)
- Learn about the Buda Castle Royal Palace
- Visit the Castle inside (St Stephen’s Hall)
- Live guided Tour in small group
- Price from approx. €24
- Interactive Tour with Entry included
- Walk-friendly route with easy navigation
- See the stunning splendour of Austria-Hungary
- Tour route does not include Fisherman’s Bastion
- Duration of Tour of 90 min
- Narrated by a professional Guide
- Supports the Buda Castle Heritage Preservation
- This tour does not visit the Fisherman’s Bastion
Buda Castle Caves WW2 & Siege Tour
- Learn about the WW2 history of Buda Castle
- Get the chilly side of Budapest Siege in WW2
- Live guided Tour in small group
- Price from approx. €20
- Interactive Tour
- Walk-friendly route with easy navigation
- Climbing stairs needed (sometimes 2 -3 floors)
- Tour route does not include Fisherman’s Bastion
- Duration of Tour of approx. 90 min
- Narrated by a professional Guide
- Supports the Buda Castle Heritage Preservation
- This tour does not visit the Fisherman’s Bastion
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- Buda Castle Tours Budapest – Fisherman’s BastionSee some of the most popular Buda Castle Tours and the Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest, which attract thousands of visitors. There are over a dozen of excellent tours, some of which support Heritage preservation.
Buenas tardes,
Quiero comprar las entradas para el Bastión para el próximo 31 de julio por la tarde. Somos 4 personas( 2 adultos y 2 estudiantes acreditados).
Muchas gracias¡
Estimada Maria,
Gracias por contactarnos.
Las entradas para el Bastión de los Pescadores son vendidas por la Municipalidad de Budavár a través de su sistema oficial de venta de tickets. Las entradas en línea pueden ser adquiridas por adultos de 18 años o más. Cada entrada permite un solo acceso, es personal y no puede ser transferida a otra persona. Las entradas deben utilizarse dentro del mismo año calendario en que se compran. Las entradas no utilizadas caducan al final del año.
¡Disfrute su visita al Castillo de Buda!
Please send me the link to reserve just the entrance tickets on 14th March to fisherman Bastion (no tour).
Is it possible to buy in in advance for the group of 23 persons?
Thank you in advance
Dear Nataliia,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Tickets for Fisherman’s Bastion are sold by the Budavár Municipality through its official ticket system. Online tickets can be purchased by adults aged 18 or over. Each ticket allows one single entry, is personal, and cannot be transferred to another person. Tickets must be used within the same calendar year in which they are purchased. Unused tickets expire at the end of the year.
Enjoy your visit to the Buda Castle!
Hola, ¿me podrían enviar el enlace para reservar entradas, por favor?
Gracias
Estimada Teresa,
Gracias por ponerse en contacto acerca de la reserva en línea de entradas para el Bastión de los Pescadores.
Le hemos enviado por correo electrónico instrucciones adicionales sobre las entradas en línea.
(Lamentablemente, por el momento el dominio hbbp aún no cuenta con una versión en inglés; se espera que esté disponible pronto).
Tenga en cuenta que las entradas también pueden comprarse en el lugar haciendo fila en la taquilla.
Entradas (Adultos): 1500 HUF (aprox. 4 euros)
Entradas con descuento (Estudiantes y niños menores de 14 años): 750 HUF (aprox. 2 euros)
¡Disfrute de su estancia en Budapest!
Hello,
I would like to purchase tickets to the Fishermans Bastion online. Can you provide the information to do this please?
Dear Simon,
Thank you for reaching out about the online reservation of tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion.
We have sent you further instructions via email regarding online entries.
(Unfortunately, at the moment, the hbbp domain has no English version yet – it is expected to be launched soon).
Please note that tickets can also be purchased on-site by queuing at the cashier.
Tickets (Adults): HUF 1000 (approx. 3 Euro)
Discount Tickets (Students & children under 14): HUF 500 (approx. 1.7 Euro)
Enjoy your time in Budapest!
We will be visiting Budapest from 23 to 25 December 2025. We would love to visit Buda castle during our stay.
Could you kindly confirm:
The opening hours for visitors between 23 and 25 December 2025.
Whether we need to book a ticket or timeslot in advance, or if we can purchase tickets on arrival.
Any special closures or restrictions during the Christmas period.
If possible, whether there are Mass or holiday events open to visitors at Buda castle.
We greatly appreciate your help in planning our visit and look forward to experiencing these beautiful landmarks.
Thank you very much for your time and assistance.
Kind regards,
Thoidi Andria
+35796865087
Dear Andria,
Thank you for your email.
Please find the opening hours of all museums on the link below:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/christmas-buda-castle-budapest/
Dec 23-35, Christmas Eve is an important holiday in Hungary. Most attractions close early and so do the shops and most businesses.
Fishermen’s Bastion will be open all day (without entry fee).
Can you please direct me to the site where I can buy tickets on line
Regards
Kevin
Dear Kevin,
Thank you for reaching out about the online reservation of tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion.
We have sent you further instructions via email regarding online entries.
(Unfortunately, at the moment, the hbbp domain has no English version yet – it is expected to be launched soon).
Please note that tickets can also be purchased on-site by queuing at the cashier.
Tickets (Adults): HUF 1000 (approx. 3 Euro)
Discount Tickets (Students & children under 14): HUF 500 (approx. 1.7 Euro)
Enjoy your time in Budapest!
Hi! I’m trying to get tickets for fisherman’s bastion with no tour, just the entrance ticket but I cannot find it. Can you please help me?
Thanks!
Dear Alex,
Thank you for reaching out about the online reservation of tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion.
We have sent you further instructions via email regarding online entries.
(Unfortunately, at the moment, the hbbp domain has no English version yet – it is expected to be launched soon).
Please note that tickets can also be purchased on-site by queuing at the cashier. Enjoy your time in Budapest!
Hi, I’d like to know how to buy tickets online. Thank you!
Dear Alice,
Thank you for reaching out about the online reservation of tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion.
We have sent you further instructions via email regarding online entries.
(Unfortunately, at the moment, the hbbp domain has no English version yet – it is expected to be launched soon).
Please note that tickets can also be purchased on-site by queuing at the cashier.
Tickets (Adults): HUF 1000 (approx. 3 Euro)
Discount Tickets (Students & children under 14): HUF 500 (approx. 1.7 Euro)
Enjoy your time in Budapest!
Hi! I’m trying to get tickets for fisherman’s bastion with no tour; just the entrance ticket but I cannot find it. Can you please help me?
Thanks!
Dear Enrico,
Thank you for reaching out about the online reservation of tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion.
We have sent you further instructions via email regarding online entries.
Please note that tickets can also be purchased on-site by queuing at the cashier. Enjoy your time in Budapest!
Hi! I’m trying to get tickets for fisherman’s bastion with no tour; just the entrance ticket but I cannot find it. Can you please help me?
Thanks!
Dear Karen,
Thank you for reaching out about the online reservation of tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion.
We have sent you further instructions via email regarding online entries.
(Unfortunately, at the moment, the hbbp domain has no English version yet – it is expected to be launched soon).
Please note that tickets can also be purchased on-site by queuing at the cashier. Enjoy your time in Budapest!
I m trying to book 4 tickets for July but the hddp website is difficult to manage in English. Please send me directions on the required step to book.
Dear Willie,
Thank you for your message. Once you select whether it is a Group (“Csoport”) or Individual (“Egyéni”) booking, you will have the option to choose your preferred language, including English.
Hope this helps!
great intro to fishermans bastion. which tour do you recommend for first time visitors in budapest?