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5 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Secrets of the Pearl of the Danube

Patricia Rodriguez

Patricia Rodriguez

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital. Discover stunning architecture, delve into rich history, and savor mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Budapest

Day 1Art, Spirituality, and Culinary Delights
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$75

Akademia Italia
Itáliai gasztronómiai központ Budapest szívében, a Szent István Bazilika tövében. Három az egyben: minőségi olasz étterem, autentikus delikátesz bolt és főzőiskola egy helyen.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
11 - 16 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Pasta Bella Tésztabár
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
Day 2From Heroes' Square to a Riverside Memorial
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$70

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$ 2

Magház Étterem & Teaház Budapest
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$36
4 - 6 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.
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
23 - 34 min

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Walzer Café Semiramis
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
Day 3Tea, Art, and Breathtaking Views
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$51

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$ 2

Zhao Zhou Teashop & Lab
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
8 - 12 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
12 - 15 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Pékműhely Bartók
Adalékszer mentes, természetes pékáruk! Nálunk megtalálja az igazán finomat és az egészségeset egybegyúrva!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
Day 4Wine, History, and Fairy Tale Charm
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$66

Andante Borpatika
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
10 - 15 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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Ennmann Japán Étterem
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
Day 5Coffee, Castles, and Bohemian Vibes
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$80

Zërgë Coffeeshop Budapest
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
9 - 14 min

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Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$24
11 - 16 min

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Castle District
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$26
6 - 9 min

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Szelence Café
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $346 In total

Activities & Food:$342
Transport:$4