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Pest and the Revolution of 1848
A revolution survives among the cafés, printing shops and theatres of central Pest. Follow 15 March 1848 through the streets where it unfolded.
Along the Danube, from Bridge to Bridge: audio walk in Budapest
The Pest riverbank from bridge to bridge: the city's oldest parish church, once a mosque; the promenade shelled from the Castle; the ballroom that hosted a feast for Sisi's coronation; the day three cities became one; a general kidnapped at dawn, and the count who pledged a year's income for a bridge.
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What this walk is about
You start beside the church that was already here when Saint Gerard died, and which still keeps a niche facing Mecca. You walk along the Danube Promenade with the Castle opposite: it was shelled from up there in 1849, a grand banquet was held here for the coronation of 1867, and from here you can see the city that in 1873 stopped being three and became Budapest. One morning in 1944, the general who was meant to lead Hungary out of the war was kidnapped on this very promenade. You finish at the Chain Bridge, with the story of the count who waited for days in front of the frozen river, the lions that, legend has it, have no tongues, and the bridge that fell into the water and came back exactly a hundred years after it first opened.
- Start
- The Church in the Bridge's Way
- Finish
- The Bridge That Fell into the River
- Who it is for
- A good starting point for your first visit. A walk for anyone curious about city history.
- Languages
- Spanish and British English
- Underfoot
- The walk is mostly level. The route notes mention stairs or steps on the walk or its approaches.
The route, stop by stop
An outline of the walk. The full stories are in the app.
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- 1
The Church in the Bridge's Way
- 2
Mosque, Burial Mound and Oath
- 3
The Bridge That Came Back Different
- 4
The Promenade Under the Cannons
- 5
A Ballroom Above the Ruins
- 6
The Day Budapest Was Born
- 7
A General Abducted at Dawn
- 8
The Frozen River and the Promise
- 9
Who Paid for the Bridge?
- 10
Gunpowder on the Bridge
- 11
The Lions Do Have Tongues
- 12
The Bridge That Fell into the River
Walking directions are based on mapped pedestrian routes. Check local access and signs; the route is not an accessibility guarantee. Times are approximate.
Budapest, before you go
A view can seem close while lying across a bridge. Keep each walk within a sensible area and save some energy for simply stopping beside the Danube.
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Good to know
What is Podtour?
An app for self-guided audio walks. Choose a city and a route, then listen to the stories behind its streets. You decide when to start and when to stop.
When can I download the app?
Podtour is coming to iOS and Android. There is no confirmed launch date yet. Join the waitlist and we will let you know when it is ready.
Does Podtour include attraction tickets?
No. Street walks and monument audio tours do not include admission tickets, transport or a guide accompanying you.
Can I listen without an internet connection?
Download the audio in the app before heading out, then listen offline. Loading the online base map and calculating a new route from your location require a connection.
What languages are included?
Every route includes Spanish and British English. The English version is adapted for English-speaking travellers, rather than translated word for word.
How do I get a whole city for free?
Join the waitlist, choose a city and confirm your email address. When the app launches, we will email you with access details. No card is required. You can also try one free route in every city.
Can I buy for myself or for a group?
Yes. Your own access is included and you can choose 0–5 guests: up to 6 people including you. Each guest saves up to €0.50 on a walk, €1 on a pack or €2 on a whole city compared with buying separately. The counter shows the total before you confirm one payment.
How do I share, and when must guests accept?
After paying, share your purchase’s invitation link. Each guest opens it in Podtour and accepts their place on their own iPhone or Android phone. They must redeem it within 30 days of purchase. Unclaimed places then expire and cannot be recovered or renewed. Access accepted in time is kept. Opening the link does not use a place; one account takes just one place, and no more people can join once all places are taken.
Can I add guests after buying?
No. Choose all your guests before confirming the first purchase. Afterwards you can share the places you paid for, but you cannot increase their number or restart the 30-day deadline.
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