6 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Gems of the Pearl of the Danube

georgia palaska

14 Dec 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Budapest, the enchanting capital of Hungary. Discover architectural wonders, delve into rich history, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this cultural hub. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Crossing the Széchenyi Chain Bridge and Unveiling Budapest's Iconic Landmarks

$60

$ 2

D8 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$14

1 - 2 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

21 - 32 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Exploring the Majestic Buda Castle and Its Enchanting District

$50

$ 2

D8 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

11 - 16 min

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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$26

Day 3Immersing in Art and Spirituality at Hungarian National Gallery and St. Stephen's Basilica

$58

D8 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

16 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$30

Day 4Unraveling Dark History at the House of Terror and Marveling at Heroes' Square

$57

$ 6

D8 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$22

8 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$18

Day 5Indulging in Relaxation at Széchenyi Thermal Bath and Conquering the Citadella

$50

$ 6

D8 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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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

20 - 24 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Delving into Hungarian History at the National Museum and Rejuvenating at Gellért Thermal Bath

$64

$ 6

D8 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$44

Budget breakdown: $361 In total

Activities & Food:$339

Transport:$22