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3-Day Budapest Adventure: Exploring the Gems of Hungary

Milica Djuric

30 Sep 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. Discover iconic landmarks like St. Stephen's Basilica, the Hungarian Parliament Building, and the Fisherman's Bastion. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this enchanting city.

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Day 1

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$78

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$ 12

Bellevue Budapest B&B

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 26 min

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Bellevue Budapest B&B

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 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.

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Erzsébet Bridge

Suspension bridge completed in 1964, spanning the River Danube & joining the cities of Buda & Pest.

8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

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Free

9 - 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.

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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New York Café

Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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$13

21 - 26 min

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Central Market Hall

Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

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$8

26 - 32 min

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Tropicarium-Oceanarium Kft.

Family-friendly attraction with a tropical rainforest, plus aquarium with an observation tunnel.

2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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$30

Matthias Church

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

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

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$15

Bellevue Budapest B&B

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

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$108

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$ 2

Bellevue Budapest B&B

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 32 min

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Bellevue Budapest B&B

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

20 - 29 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.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

11 - 16 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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$25

2 - 3 min

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Castle District

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Fisherman's Bastion

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

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

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$20

Bellevue Budapest B&B

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

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$43

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$ 4

Bellevue Budapest B&B

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Bellevue Budapest B&B

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 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

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$25

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.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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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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$18

15 - 18 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.

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

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

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM

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Free

Bellevue Budapest B&B

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $246 In total

Activities & Food:$228

Transport:$18