Times change and so does the world around us – but there shall always be eternal truths guiding our way in history. Architecture is said to be one of the truths – join this unique myBudapest guided tour and find out for yourself!

Discover and understand the history of  Budapest through focus on buildings, monuments representing the era of the given historical and political views.

The guided tour  introduces the differences between Budapest, today as we see it –  and Budapest as it was seen in the Socialist-, and the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy era by architects, city planners and investors, developers.

What did Hungarian people living in Budapest need and want in the 19th century, and what were they granted by the regime in the 20th century following WWII? What made a metropolitan city, playing the role of a gateway between Western and Eastern culture livable, attractive and motivating in the past 150 years? The stories lie right before our eyes – let myBudapest tell you the stories.

In the heart of Europe the Hungarian tribal state could have never written the history it has written. The first king acknowledged by the Pope and the Vatican – Saint Steven I understood the importance of religion to guide a nation. To strengthen his position and lead the nomadic Hungarian nation towards christianity he turned to Pope Silvester II to legitimize his reign. This happened with non-else than a crown.

The history and development of Budapest and Hungary has been greatly influenced by the Roman Catholic Church from the very first moment – granting Budapest numerous spiritual, architectural and cultural wonders. Churches, monasteries, convents, sanctuaries formed the face of Budapest – in all aspects throughout the centuries, providing the most miraculous sights of XI.century history.

District by district you will experience alternating ambiance, architectural styles, with Budapest city dwellers creating the unique atmosphere of their residential blocks through fashion, music, stores, cafés, parks.

As a key transit point between the east and west in the past 500 years Budapest has grown to be one of the most colorful capital cities of Europe from all aspects, let that be political, cultural or social.

Discover Budapest Classics from an entirely new perspective – watch as the city unfolds before your eyes through exploring and understanding the stories behind the scenes. Everyday life of Budapest citizens and their connection to the well known sights – the Hungarian Parliament, the Chain bridge, Opera house, Heroes square, the Liszt Ferenc square and much more.

The Classical Budapest tour includes a 5 hour round trip from your hotel.

As of today myBudapest tours and related services are also available online.

For the convinience of travallers we have photo-documented the unique sights of Budapest – to make your choice easier: choose Budapest, choose a myBudapest tour!

The 1956 Revolution in Hungary – a seemingly spontaneous nationwide revolt against the Stalinist government starting out as a student demonstration.

But where the series of heroic  events lasting from 23^rd October to the 10th November 1956 and the final – tragic – result really unexpected? The question has been debated upon for decades by historians, politicians and descendants, family members of participants.

Decide for yourself !Follow the path of the revolution in Budapest and understand the flow of events, the political and social engines behind every movement.

Visit the key locations of the revolution where crowds joined to give voice to the demand of freedom – fighting for both physical and mental liberty.