Overview
Cave Walk – a less adventurous tour, fine even for those who suffer from claustrophobia, no upper age limit 2.5-3 hrs private Cave Walk into two caves, both paved and equipped with artificial lighting. The first cave is the ”underground flower garden” of Budapest because of its charasteristic mineral concretions (cave corals, calcite plates) and gypsum crystals.
The other cave has calcite and barite crystals and calcite plate deposits originating from former hot-water lakes. Stalactites and stalagmites can also be found there.
Please note: this is a private tour for small groups with English guiding. The caves can be also visited on a lower price by joining the regular Hungarian guided tours (usually school groups or families) that starts hourly.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entry/Admission - Szemlohegyi and Palvolgyi Caves
Professional caving guide for the tour
Transport to and from the meeting point
No food or drink is included but available
The guides refuse the participation of persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs!
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The cave can be reached by bus No. 29 leaving from Kolosy square. You have to step off at the fifth bus stop, named Szemlő-Hegyi cave. By car, you have to follow Pusztaszeri street. The sign Szemlő.hegyi cave and the entrance building can be seen from a distance, you have to stop here.
Good to know
The temperature in the caves remains at a constant 12 °C (54 °F) all year. Wear warm clothes in the summer time. The caves are dry during the year.
What to expect
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Szemlo-Hegyi Barlang (Showcave)
1 hour
Cave Walk is a relaxed way of cave-exploring even for those who suffer from claustrophobia. Budapest is the capital of caves: more than two hundred caves are known under the Buda side of the town, created by the same springs that supply the famous spas. Szemlo-hegyi Cave is the ”underground flower garden” of Budapest because of its floriform mineral concretions: cave corals, calcite plates and gypsum crystals. Spectacular chambers, vast vertical dimensions and fancy „petrified ornaments” characterize this cave. After the first part of our tour, from the top of this cave we can have a break to admire the panorama of the capital.
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Palvolgyi Caves
2 hours
Palvolgyi Cave system is the longest cave system of Hungary. This is a labyrinth of narrow passages and hollow spaces. You will need to be ready to climb some stairs: we will climb more than 400 stairs and a 7 meter long ladder. Besides stalactites and stalagmites, the cave has calcite and barite crystals and calcite plate deposits originating from former hot-water lakes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Budapest).
Additional Information
- Ages younger than 6 and older than 75 are not permitted.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Budapest Walking Tour for Private Visits to Two Caves
Can I cancel Budapest Walking Tour for Private Visits to Two Caves for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Where does the tour start?
Meet at the Szemlő-Hegyi cave entrance building. By bus, take No. 29 from Kolosy square and get off at the fifth stop, named Szemlő-Hegyi cave; by car, follow Pusztaszeri street to the cave entrance building.
How long is the tour, and which caves does it visit?
The tour lasts 3 hours and visits 2 caves in this order: Szemlo-Hegyi Barlang (Showcave), then Palvolgyi Caves.
What should I expect at the caves?
At Palvolgyi Caves, expect more than 400 stairs and a 7 meter long ladder. The caves stay at a constant 12 °C (54 °F), so wear warm clothes in summer.
Is the tour suitable for children, and what language is the guiding in?
Children younger than 6 are not permitted; the child age range is 6–13. The tour has English guiding.
Does the tour include transport to the caves?
No. Travellers meet at the Szemlő-Hegyi cave entrance building, and transport to and from the meeting point is not included.
What is the last stop on the route?
The last stop is Palvolgyi Caves.
Operated by Caving Under Budapest
