Walking is the best way to explore Budapest, and the only way to truly discover the details hidden amongst the city’s streets. On this 4-hour grand walking tour led by an experienced local guide, you will visit a mix of many of the city’s major sights and lesser known ones which should not be missed. Focusing on the history of the city and the country, this tour will cover a large area of the city, squeezing in many places of interest. You’ll begin in the Pest Palace district with a glass of sparkling wine, as you get your bearings. In this neighborhood, you’ll see some stunning buildings (many of which have seen better days) including the Hungarian National Radio Building (which was an important site during the 1956 Revolution) and the National Museum. Briefly check out the neighboring Jewish district and see the Grand Synagogue (Europe’s largest), the Gozsdu udvar complex and bustling Király utca. In addition to seeing grand public spaces, you’ll see monuments including the heartbreaking Shoes on the Danube Holocaust Memorial and the Soviet Monument. You’ll also learn why there is a memorial to characters such as a US major and Ronald Reagan. Hop-on continental Europe’s oldest metro line (so you can cover more ground), and also stop for a coffee break at a favorite café. Budapest has layers of history, and this tour will reveal them through the telling of the stories of the buildings and streets, as well as the important players in Hungarian history from kings, dictators and freedom fighters to architects, writers and politicians.