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5 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Pearl of the Danube

lucia radozae

29 Dec 2023

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Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest, a city steeped in history and brimming with architectural wonders. Discover the iconic Matthias Church, wander through the enchanting Buda Castle, and pay tribute to the poignant Shoes on the Danube Bank. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Hungarian Parliament Building and find tranquility on Margaret Island. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Europe!

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Heights and Riverside Reflections

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$74

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$ 4

Matthias Church

A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$14

10 - 15 min

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Buda Castle

Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

16 - 23 min

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Shoes on the Danube Bank

Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building

Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$36

13 - 16 min

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Margaret Island

Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation.

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Normafa Park

Elevated getaway providing hiking/biking paths, exercise equipment, wooded trails & panoramic views.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Bridges, Bastions, and Breathtaking Views

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$51

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$ 4

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Hungarian National Gallery

Permanent & temporary collections of Hungarian works from the 15th century to the modern day.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

11 - 16 min

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Fisherman's Bastion

19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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Castle District

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$26

20 - 24 min

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Fiumei Road Graveyard

Expansive, storied cemetery with many deciduous trees, scenic tombs & walking paths.

No time set

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Free

44 - 53 min

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Buda Hills

Rolling hills with hiking & mountain biking trails, reachable by cog railway, train or chairlift.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Soothing Baths and Cultural Treasures

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$85

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$ 2

Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

8 - 12 min

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Vajdahunyad Castle

This 1896 lakeside castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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Heroes' Square

Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Museum of Fine Arts

Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

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$18

20 - 24 min

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Citadella

Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

Day 4From Citadella to Synagogues: A Tapestry of Budapest

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$68

St. Stephen's Basilica

Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Hungarian State Opera

Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

12 - 17 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue

Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 5Museums, Baths, and a Farewell to Budapest

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$104

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$ 2

Hungarian National Museum

History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

11 - 14 min

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Gellért Thermal Bath

These architecturally significant thermal pools are part of the famous Hotel Gellert complex.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$44

9 - 14 min

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Rudas Baths

16th-century spa complex with traditional Turkish baths, swimming pools & a sauna.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $394 In total

Activities & Food:$382

Transport:$12