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3-Day Budapest Adventure: Exploring History, Nature, and Culture

Jakub Kutěj

Jakub Kutěj

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. Discover the haunting House of Terror, marvel at the grandeur of Heroes' Square, and immerse yourself in the beauty of City Park. On day 2, get up close with exotic wildlife at Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, cross the iconic Széchenyi Chain Bridge, and soak in panoramic views from the Citadella. Wrap up your adventure on day 3 with a visit to the majestic Hungarian Parliament Building, pay tribute to history at Shoes on the Danube Bank, and admire the fairytale-like Fisherman's Bastion in the enchanting Castle District.

Trip to Budapest

Day 1
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$23

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$ 2

House of Terror
Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$23
6 - 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.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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City Park
Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$25

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$ 4

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
17 - 21 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Citadella
Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$58

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
4 - 6 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.
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
20 - 30 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Castle District
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $111 In total

Activities & Food:$105
Transport:$6