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

Adi Tanovic

10 Jan 2024

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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Budapest, where history and culture intertwine with breathtaking architecture. Indulge in delicious cuisine, explore ancient marvels, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city.

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Basilicas to Parliament: Unveiling Budapest's Architectural Gems

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$81

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$ 1

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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$11

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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$6

15 - 22 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

14 - 17 min

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Matthias Church

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$7

2 - 3 min

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Jamie's Italian Budapest

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

5 - 8 min

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Pavillon de Paris

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

Day 2Tea Tasting and Castle Adventures: Discovering Budapest's Rich Heritage

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$67

Zhao Zhou Teashop & Lab

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

6 - 9 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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$10

6 - 9 min

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Buda Castle

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$12

7 - 10 min

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Pavillon de Paris

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

12 - 17 min

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Déryné Bisztró

Classic French Coffehouse and Bistro with constant vibe from dawn till dusk. Live jazz music most nights, local bar scene on the weekends. Kitchen open late till 11.30 or 0.30. Gault Millau 12.5

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 3Fortresses and Heroes: A Day of Legends and Panoramic Views

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$66

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$ 1

Fortuna U.21

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Castle District

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$5

22 - 27 min

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La Perle Noire Restaurant and Lounge

Fusion of modern Hungarian flavours and sophisticated French cuisine. A modern magyaros ízvilág és a kifinomult francia konyha találkozása.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

5 - 8 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.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Zöld Küllő

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 4Art, Opera, and Culinary Delights: Budapest's Cultural Extravaganza

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$67

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$ 1

Andante Borpatika

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

10 - 15 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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$8

18 - 22 min

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Hungarian State Opera

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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El Asador de Pata Negra

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

4 - 6 min

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Pizzica

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 5Coffee, History, and Traditional Flavors: Unraveling Budapest's Treasures

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$66

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$ 1

Ecocafe

Az Ecocafe kávézó kiváló minőségű kávét, teát, szendvicseket kínál vendégei számára, kizárólag bio- és natúr alapanyagok felhasználásával, barátságos környezetben, etikus és környezettudatos szolgáltatással kombinálva.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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House of Terror

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$11

10 - 12 min

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Museum of Ethnography

Huge collection of items about life in Hungary & the east of Europe in the 19th & 20th centuries.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$8

9 - 14 min

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Paprika Vendéglő

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

12 - 17 min

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Szabad Bisztró

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 6Synagogues, Museums, and Pasta Delights: A Farewell to Budapest

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$71

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$ 1

Mirage Café & Bar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

4 - 6 min

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Museum of Fine Arts

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$9

12 - 15 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

1 - 2 min

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Pasta Bella Tésztabár

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

1 - 2 min

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Tahina Bite

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $422 In total

Activities & Food:$417

Transport:$5