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4 Days in Budapest: A Journey Through History and Culture

Dragan M

20 Nov 2023

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Experience the best of Budapest in just 4 days! Explore iconic landmarks like the Dohány Street Synagogue, Széchenyi Chain Bridge, and Matthias Church. Indulge in the city's famous thermal baths and savor delicious cuisine at Jamie's Italian Budapest. Immerse yourself in art and history at the Hungarian National Gallery and Fisherman's Bastion. Don't miss the stunning views from Margaret Island and the architectural marvels of Vajdahunyad Castle and the Hungarian Parliament Building. End your trip with a delightful vegan meal at Madal Food - Vegan Restaurant - Étterem.

Trip to Budapest

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Viator

Day 1

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$110

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$ 2

Jackquaters

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge

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

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Matthias Church

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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Pavillon de Paris

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

10 - 15 min

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Buda Castle

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Day 2

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$107

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$ 6

Jackquaters

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Gellért Thermal Bath

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

13 - 16 min

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Castle District

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$26

2 - 3 min

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Jamie's Italian Budapest

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

Day 3

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$70

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$ 4

Jackquaters

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 29 min

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Hungarian National Gallery

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

11 - 16 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 - 11:30 AM

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$10

21 - 26 min

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Margaret Island

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$32

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.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

Day 4

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$87

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$ 6

Jackquaters

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Vajdahunyad Castle

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$18

8 - 11 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.

9:30 AM - 10:15 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.

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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$38

8 - 11 min

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Madal Food - Vegan Restaurant - Étterem

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

Budget breakdown: $392 In total

Activities & Food:$374

Transport:$18