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Budapest: A 3-Day Adventure in the Heart of Hungary

Sára Molnár

8 Oct 2023

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Experience the best of Budapest in just 3 days! Explore iconic landmarks like Citadella, Matthias Church, and Fisherman's Bastion. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$102

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$ 3

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

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Liberty Statue

Minimalist statue, erected in 1947, commemorating those who lost their lives for the country.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Gellért Hill Cave

Grotto chapel in a hillside cave network, formerly used as a monastery & a WWII field hospital.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Dohány Street Synagogue

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$45

12 - 17 min

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Hungarian State Opera

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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Directions

St. Stephen's Basilica

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$19

Day 2

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$117

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$ 6

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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$23

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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$38

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Hungarian Parliament Building

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$56

6 - 9 min

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Kossuth Lajos Square

Large city square surrounded by great public edifices including the Hungarian Parliament building.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Margaret Island

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

+

$57

·

$ 3

Castle District

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Fisherman's Bastion

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

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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$30

19 - 23 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.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Millennium Monument

Historic statue featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars & other important national leaders.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Vajdahunyad Castle

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$26

4 - 5 min

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City Park

Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $286 In total

Activities & Food:$274

Transport:$12