Please read our FAQ below if you are a first time visitor at Fisherman’s Bastion in the Buda Castle.

Payment, Groups and Tours at Fisherman’s Bastion

Can I book a ticket in advance?

For individual guests, currently tickets can only be purchased on the spot, advance booking is not yet available. Groups of 20+ can book a short guided tour (including the Fisherman’s Bastion ticket) in advance. Please contact us for a quote at info [at] fishermansbastion.com.

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Can I pay by card for the entrance tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion?
Yes, it is possible to pay by card (all major cards are accepted, except AmEx). Cash payment is not possible at the Cashier, not even in HUF (Hungarian Forint). EUR cash payments are not accepted either. Currently only Card payment is the option for the on the spot payments.

Tickets on spot (Card only): HUF 1200

Students with ID: 50% Discount
Children 7- 14: 50% Discount
Pensioners (EU): 50%

Free Pass for:

• Children 0 – 6 years old: free of charge any day of the year
• Guides with 6+ visitors: free of charge any day of the year
• Disabled with ID & Carer: free of charge any day of the year
• Teacher with 10+ Kids: free of charge any day of the year

Is there a group discount for groups of 20+ at the Fisherman’s Bastion?
Due to the nominal fee charged and the costly maintenance needed of the walls weathering all summer heat and winter ice, there is no group discount for visitors to the Fisherman’s Bastion as the prices are set so low that they are almost negligible.

Can I book a tour at the Fisherman’s Bastion Budapest?
Groups of 10+ can book a guide in advance. please contact us via email at info [at] fishermansbastion.com.
Otherwise we suggest joining one of the fascinating Buda Castle tours or downloading one of the best Budapest self guided tour apps made by a professional historian / guide, richly illustrated and easily navigable. While using the app, you can be offline. First download the app after purchase is made, then head to the Castle District and enjoy your self guided tour at your own pace, the way you would like to do it, no hassle, no herd, no big costs.

Photos, Videos

Can I book a photo shoot at the Fisherman’s Bastion?
Photo shoots that require equipment and obstruct the tourists visiting Fisherman’s Bastion necessitate pre-booking and pre-payment of the photo permit as laid down by the Self governing body of the Buda Castle District.

Please contact the Buda Castle Municipality, District I. Customer Service: ugyfelszolgalat [at] budavar [dot] hu.

Proposals, Weddings

I’d like to propose on the Fisherman’s Bastion? What can I do?

If you wish to use the premises only without any catering service, please feel free to visit anytime. You may wish to bring a bottle of sparkling wine with 2 glasses to make the event more romantic.
If you wish to book a table in restaurant of Fisherman’s Bastions, you can contact them directly at sale [at] halaszbastya.eu.

Is it possible to book Fisherman’s Bastion for a wedding?
If you wish to use the premises only without any catering service, please the Buda Castle Municipality, District I. Customer Service: ugyfelszolgalat [at] budavar [dot] hu.
If you wish to book tables, drinks, foods, etc., let us know via email.

Dogs at Fisherman’s Bastion

Are dogs allowed?

Guide dogs and small friendly dogs yes.

Small dogs are allowed on a lead and with a muzzle (which is the general dog walking policy in Budapest public placed.
Besides small dogs, guide dogs are also allowed on the Fisherman’s Bastion. Unfortunately, large dogs are not allowed for safety reasons (this is a very popular area with over half million people visiting every year).

Parking near Fisherman’s Bastion

Can I park my car at the Fisherman’s Bastion? If yes, where is a
parking lot / space/ house?

Parking a car in the Castle Hill District is a huge challenge. Please use the public transport or use one of the car parks at the foot of the hill. Temporary drop off is allowed for taxis and private cars on Szentharomsag ter without obstructing the traffic flow. For instance, taxis can transport hotel guests in the open street by Castle Hotel Hilton or in the underground parking house of the hotel where parking fees apply (there is no free parking in the Buda Castle District).

Please note that the high prices of parking rates reflect the municipality’s efforts to limit car traffic in the Castle District to preserve its historic heritage sites and to improve the air quality.

Accessibility at Fisherman’s Bastion

Is the Fisherman’s Bastion accessible for wheelchair users?
The short answer is: partly. The lower terraces are easily accessible, while the upper turrets and towers are unfortunately not wheelchair friendly. More information: Accessibility of Fisherman’s Bastion