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Mí favourite winter program is to go ice skating to the City Park.
Days are getting shorter and nights are getting longer and this is how Beautiful Budapest looks like with all the amazing lights.
Sometimes it’s hard to get out of bed in the morning but by the time I get to downtown Pest for a tour I’m the most grateful to live in the most beautiful city of the world.
The bells of Matthias Church early in the morning right after sunrise on a beautiful day of autumn.
It really is a great time to visit Budapest, the colours of autumn are simply magnificent and there aren’t big crowds of tourists at the hot spots. Book a tour or let me know if you’re interested in a custom itinerary!
It’s always great to read reviews and to learn about how much travellers enjoyed their tours with me. Here are a few ones from September.
Having Julia show us around Budapest was the experience of a lifetime. She was so knowledgeable, so interesting, and so much fun we didn’t want the tour to end. It is obvious that she loves her city, and her enthusiasm and insight made us love it too. I cannot recommend Julia more. She is a gem. Get her if you can. Richard E. U.S.A.
Thus was a fantastic tour by a Budapest local. Julia was an amazing guide…prompt, friendly, courteous and full of information about her hometown. She took us to a local hangout for a traditional lunch and to “off the beaten path” sights to see. Definitely recommend Julia….5+ stars!!!
Julia was an exellent tour guide.We would rate her a high 5 and recommend her without reservation.
What a real pleasure to meet Julia via her virtual tour of Budapest. My sister and i were introduced to the Buda side of Budapest and Julia did an amazing job of being our virtual tour guide. Her detailed knowledge of history and her city was excellent and we felt we were walking along with her on the tour. Plenty of time for questions and she is a beautiful person….thanks so much Julia ��
It was informative and interesting. Participants were positively surprised how good a virtual guided tour can be.
My old-new passion is to collect the sounds of Budapest, recording local music all over the city. This is the third recording in my collection, a short organ recital in the Cave Church. Hopefully soon enough, I’ll have enough materials to create my Budapest Symphony.
If you’ve seen Budapest on Instagram or TikTok, chances are you’ve already seen Fisherman’s Bastion — even if you didn’t know its name. This fairytale-like terrace is without question the most photographed spot in the city, and for good reason.
With its white stone towers, arches, staircases, and jaw-dropping views over the Danube and the Hungarian Parliament Building, it’s a dream backdrop for photos. Whether you’re snapping a selfie, shooting content for social media, or just admiring the view, this place delivers.
Expect crowds — but don’t let that stop you
Because it’s so famous, Fisherman’s Bastion is usually busy. At peak hours, you may need to wait a bit to get that perfect photo from the most popular angles. That said, timing is everything:
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Early morning = fewer people, softer light
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Late evening = romantic atmosphere and glowing city lights
A must-stop on my tours
Fisherman’s Bastion is a regular stop on my Buda Castle Walk, and it can also be included in other private walking or driving tours. I always show my guests:
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where to stand for the best photos
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which angles are worth waiting for
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and when to come back if they want quieter moments
If you’d like to see how Fisherman’s Bastion looks through my eyes, you’ll find many photos and videos on my Instagram as well.
👉 First time in Budapest? Read my full evergreen guide: A Must-See in Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion.
