Photos: Globetrotter19, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Christine Zenino from Chicago, US, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Ferran Cornellà, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: Globetrotter19, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Christine Zenino from Chicago, US, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Ferran Cornellà, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
The ruins of a princess's convent
Your local guide
Boglárka Farkas
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Highlights
- A convent built for a child princess
- Foundation walls among the trees
- Margaret Island's namesake story
- A medieval ruin in a modern park
- The island's quieter, older side
About this tour
This session walks through the ruins of a medieval convent on Margaret Island. You see the surviving structure and then its foundation walls among the trees, with the story of the princess sent here as a child. It stays within the ruins throughout.
I keep a relaxed pace on this one after a short sound check, since the ruins reward a slower, more careful look. Questions about the princess and the convent's history are welcome throughout.
This suits anyone who wants the island's older history rather than only its park space. It also pairs well with the musical fountain session for a fuller visit to the island.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Budapest before heading out.
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Convent Ruins 15 min
The camera moves through the ruins of a medieval convent, and I explain the story of the princess who was sent here as a child and later became its most famous resident.
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Old Foundation Walls 15 min
You see the surviving foundation walls among the trees, and I point out how little of the original building remains compared with what once stood here.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Budapest: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Tokaji wine and Buda Castle District, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Budapest time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Budapest, showing you Convent Ruins and Old Foundation Walls live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet and the link comes with your booking. I run these paths most mornings, so the pace stays relaxed.
Times shown in Budapest time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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