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Budapest Unleashed!

Klaudija Pulek

Klaudija Pulek

26 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Budapest, where ancient marvels meet vibrant culture. Discover the iconic Heroes' Square and immerse yourself in the grandeur of St. Stephen's Basilica. Cross the magnificent Széchenyi Chain Bridge and marvel at the panoramic views from Fisherman's Bastion. Get lost in the enchanting City Park and let Budapest's charm captivate your soul. Get ready for an adventure like no other!

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Day 1Icons of Grandeur
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$253

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$ 16

Heroes' Square
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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St. Stephen's Basilica
Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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New York Café
Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.
No time set
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Szimpla Kert
Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.
No time set
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
No time set
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$30
8 - 12 min

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Ferris Wheel of Budapest
Located in a public park, this giant, wheel-shaped ride offers panoramic views of the environment.
No time set
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$25
13 - 16 min

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Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
No time set
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Free
11 - 14 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.
No time set
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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.
No time set
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$36
13 - 16 min

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Citadella
Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
No time set
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$24
10 - 15 min

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Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
No time set
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$14
2 - 3 min

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Castle District
No time set
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$26
19 - 23 min

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Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Exotic animals in established zoo with global zones, snake petting & conservation programs.
No time set
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$25
10 - 15 min

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Vajdahunyad Castle
This 1896 lakeside castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design.
No time set
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$18
33 - 40 min

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Tropicarium-Oceanarium Kft.
Family-friendly attraction with a tropical rainforest, plus aquarium with an observation tunnel.
No time set
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$30
Day 2Bridges and Bastions
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$190

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$ 18

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
16 - 23 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
12 - 17 min

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Hungarian National Gallery
Permanent & temporary collections of Hungarian works from the 15th century to the modern day.
No time set
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$15
4 - 5 min

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Várkert Bazár
Renovated 19th-century Neo-Renaissance complex of exhibition halls, theaters, gardens & restaurants.
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$13
18 - 27 min

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Vörösmarty tér
A statue of the poet Mihály Vörösmart stands in this scenic square known for its Christmas market.
No time set
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Erzsébet Bridge
Suspension bridge completed in 1964, spanning the River Danube & joining the cities of Buda & Pest.
No time set
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Elizabeth Square
Park square with an ornamental fountain & cafes, plus city views from the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel.
No time set
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Kossuth Lajos Square
Large city square surrounded by great public edifices including the Hungarian Parliament building.
No time set
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Liberty Statue
Minimalist statue, erected in 1947, commemorating those who lost their lives for the country.
No time set
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Hungarian State Opera
Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.
No time set
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$25
6 - 9 min

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Gozsdu Court
No time set
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Hungarian National Museum
History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.
No time set
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$20
19 - 23 min

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Margaret Island
Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation.
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Museum of Fine Arts
Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.
No time set
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$18
4 - 5 min

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City Park Ice Rink and Boating
19th-century, outdoor, public skating rink in park, with classes, plus skate rental & sharpening.
No time set
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$10
6 - 9 min

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House of Music Hungary
No time set
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$20
11 - 14 min

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ELTE Füvészkert
Lush, historic garden founded in 1771 & showcasing an array of cacti, orchids & water lilies.
No time set
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Hungarian Natural History Museum
Large natural history museum with exhibits like coral reefs & whale skeleton, plus dinosaur garden.
No time set
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$15
10 - 12 min

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Park Népliget
110-hectare park known locally as 'People's Park', with tree-lined pathways, statues & planetarium.
No time set
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Palvolgyi Cave
Cave with a 500-meter hiking trail that leads past stalactites & unusual rock formations.
No time set
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$25
18 - 22 min

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Hungarian Railway Museum
Guests can drive a steam engine, ride a rail car or operate a hand car at this railway museum.
No time set
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$20
Day 3The Enchanting City Park
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$160

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$ 18

City Park
Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Kunsthalle
Exhibitions of contemporary art in a 19th-century neo-classical gallery with a gift shop & cafe.
No time set
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$15
2 - 3 min

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Millennium Monument
Historic statue featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars & other important national leaders.
No time set
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Underground Railway Museum
Compact museum with exhibits documenting the history of the city's underground railway.
No time set
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$13
12 - 17 min

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Petofi Museum of Literature
Center for important Hungarian literary works, with exhibits of art, relics & audiovisual archives.
No time set
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$15
8 - 10 min

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Holocaust Memorial Center
This refurbished 1920s synagogue stands as museum & memorial for Hungarian Jewish Holocaust victims.
No time set
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$15
12 - 15 min

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Gellért Hill Cave
Grotto chapel in a hillside cave network, formerly used as a monastery & a WWII field hospital.
No time set
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Zwack Unicum Museum
Exhibits showcasing the history of the Zwack family, makers of a well-known liqueur.
No time set
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$15
10 - 15 min

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Ludwig Museum
Museum of contemporary art, with US Pop Art, Eastern & Central European pieces & temporary shows.
No time set
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$18
14 - 17 min

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Budapest History Museum / Castle Museum
Exhibitions on life in Budapest from Roman times to the present day in splendid palatial rooms.
No time set
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$20
22 - 33 min

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Gellért Hill
A walk up this small hill leads to balconies with scenic views of the Danube, plus snack kiosks.
No time set
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Labyrinth
Historical labyrinth under Castle Hill where Count Dracula (Vlad Tepes) was once imprisoned.
No time set
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Millenáris Park
Modern park with playgrounds, lawns & a hanging garden, plus the sleek National Dance Theatre.
No time set
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Árpád Bridge
Crossing for vehicles, pedestrians & cyclists, offering Danube views & access to Margaret Island.
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Szemlő Mountain Cave
Illuminated cave system known for its crystalline mineral deposits, offering guided tours.
No time set
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$25
Day 4Unveiling Budapest's Hidden Gems
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$52

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$ 12

Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
19th-century cable railway offering city views on its journey to & from the Buda Castle complex.
No time set
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Sándor Palace
Grand, neoclassical structure built in 1806 & the office & home of the President of Hungary.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Várhegy
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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National Széchényi Library
Stately national library founded in 1802 with many collections, plus permanent & temporary exhibits.
No time set
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Dunakorzó
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Kieselbach Gallery, shop and auction house
No time set
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Rumbach Street Synagogue
Domed synagogue built in the late 1800s with an octagonal layout & Moorish-style design.
No time set
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$15
4 - 6 min

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Kazinczy Street Synagogue
Historic Jewish place of worship with an opulent interior featuring stained-glass windows.
No time set
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$14
11 - 14 min

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Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library
Sprawling public library complex, with its main building in an ornate 19th-century former palace.
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Franz Liszt Memorial Museum
Former residence of the Hungarian composer with musical instruments, original furniture & paintings.
No time set
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Petőfi Bridge
Bridge joining Buda & Pest, rebuilt after destruction in WWII, with lanes for cars & a tramway.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 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

Budget breakdown: $718 In total

Activities & Food:$654
Transport:$64