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6 Days in Budapest: Uncover the Magic of the Pearl of the Danube

Ana OGM82

Ana OGM82

23 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. Discover the iconic landmarks, soak in the thermal baths, and savor the delicious Hungarian cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Europe!

Day 1Crossing Bridges and Embracing History
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$124

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$ 4

Butik Art Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free
12 - 18 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
$25
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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$15
15 - 18 min

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Hungarikum Bisztró
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
8 - 11 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.
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
$38
8 - 11 min

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Iguana Bar & Grill
Iguana Bar & Grill - Autentikus mexikói ételek a város szívében. Iguana Bar & Grill - Authentic mexican cuisine in the heart of the city.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$28
Day 2From Basilicas to Bastions: A Day of Architectural Wonders
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$110

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$ 4

Butik Art Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$13
6 - 9 min

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Elizabeth Square
Park square with an ornamental fountain & cafes, plus city views from the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
1 - 2 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
21 - 26 min

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Castle District
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$26
3 - 4 min

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Walzer Café Semiramis
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$12
4 - 6 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$10
8 - 11 min

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Ennmann Japán Étterem
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$24
Day 3Heroes' Square to House of Terror: Unveiling Budapest's Past
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$130

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$ 6

Butik Art Hotel

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7 - 9 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.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
$50
8 - 10 min

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Paprika Vendéglő
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
$22
9 - 14 min

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Vajdahunyad Castle
This 1896 lakeside castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
$18
7 - 9 min

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House of Terror
Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims.
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
$23
3 - 4 min

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BITE bakery café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
Day 4Zoos, Museums, and Culinary Delights
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$89

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$ 6

Butik Art Hotel

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8 - 10 min

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Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Exotic animals in established zoo with global zones, snake petting & conservation programs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
5 - 8 min

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Museum of Fine Arts
Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$18
8 - 10 min

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Rapaz
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$18
2 - 3 min

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New York Café
Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$13
4 - 5 min

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Hu Lu Lu Akácfa Budapest
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16
Day 5Exploring Cultural Treasures and Market Delights
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$60

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$ 6

Butik Art Hotel

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8 - 10 min

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City Park
Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
13 - 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
$30
12 - 18 min

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Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Taverna Dionysos
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$20
22 - 33 min

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Citadella
Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
16 - 24 min

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Trattoria Toscana
Több mint 100 eredeti recept alapján készült toszkán fogás, melyekhez kizárólag friss és minőségi alapanyagokat használunk!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Day 6Aquatic Marvels and Cultural Extravaganza
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$130

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$ 6

Butik Art Hotel

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29 - 35 min

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Tropicarium-Oceanarium Kft.
Family-friendly attraction with a tropical rainforest, plus aquarium with an observation tunnel.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
25 - 30 min

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Gellért Thermal Bath
These architecturally significant thermal pools are part of the famous Hotel Gellert complex.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$45
13 - 16 min

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Thália Café
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$16
3 - 4 min

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Hungarian State Opera
Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$25
3 - 4 min

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El Asador de Pata Negra
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$14

Budget breakdown: $674 In total

Activities & Food:$642
Transport:$32