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Discover the Magic of Budapest: A 3-Day Adventure

Gustavo Cardenas

Gustavo Cardenas

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital. Explore iconic landmarks like St. Stephen's Basilica, Buda Castle, Matthias Church, and the Hungarian Parliament Building. Indulge in the city's vibrant nightlife at Szimpla Kert and savor the grandeur of New York Café. Relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath and admire the stunning views from Fisherman's Bastion. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Europe!

Trip to Budapest

Day 1
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$38

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$ 2

Szimpla Kert
Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
14 - 17 min

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Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 2
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$85

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$ 2

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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$15
1 - 2 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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$20
7 - 10 min

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Market Hall
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
19 - 28 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.
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
10 - 12 min

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New York Café
Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
Day 3
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$128

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$ 2

Danube boat tours
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
15 - 18 min

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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
6 - 9 min

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Jaki Chapel
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Vajdahunyad Castle
This 1896 lakeside castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $256 In total

Activities & Food:$250
Transport:$6