10 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Hidden Gems

Isra MoS

10 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest's rich history and vibrant culture. From awe-inspiring landmarks to soothing thermal baths, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Hungary.

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Marvels of Matthias Church and Buda Castle

$51

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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$14

10 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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Renovated 19th-century Neo-Renaissance complex of exhibition halls, theaters, gardens & restaurants.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 2Relaxation and Panoramic Views at Gellért Thermal Bath and Fisherman's Bastion

$54

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$44

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

Day 3Unveiling Budapest's Castle District and Memento Park

$56

$ 4

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$26

13 - 16 min

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Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Memento Park - Statues from the Communist Dictatorship

Collection of imposing statuary and iconography from the country's past as part of the Soviet Bloc.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$30

Day 4Danube Delights: Shoes on the Danube Bank and Hungarian National Gallery

$15

$ 2

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

8 - 11 min

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

8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Permanent & temporary collections of Hungarian works from the 15th century to the modern day.

9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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$15

12 - 15 min

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A walk up this small hill leads to balconies with scenic views of the Danube, plus snack kiosks.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 5Architectural Wonders: Hungarian Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica

$89

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$36

15 - 22 min

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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

5 - 8 min

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Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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Domed synagogue built in the late 1800s with an octagonal layout & Moorish-style design.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 6Cultural Immersion: Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library and House of Terror

$40

$ 6

Sprawling public library complex, with its main building in an ornate 19th-century former palace.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$22

6 - 8 min

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Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Large collection of works by the 20th-century op art painter & sculptor, plus temporary exhibitions.

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

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$18

Day 7Artistic Treasures: Museum of Applied Arts and Holocaust Memorial Center

$28

Imposing, 19th-century, art nouveau museum housing major antiques, jewelry & artworks collections.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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This refurbished 1920s synagogue stands as museum & memorial for Hungarian Jewish Holocaust victims.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

Day 8Journey through History: Museum of Hungarian Agriculture and Museum of Fine Arts

$55

$ 2

Austrian baroque–style building housing over 200,000 historic agricultural tools & artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$18

6 - 9 min

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Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$18

15 - 18 min

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History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

Day 9Indulge in Relaxation: Széchenyi Thermal Bath and Dohány Street Synagogue

$80

$ 2

Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

Day 10Ancient Remnants and Fascinating Exhibits: Aquincum Museum and Hungarian Museum of Commerce and Hospitality

$58

$ 4

History museum set around an excavated Roman bath house, with a recreation showing life at the time.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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Hungarian Museum of Commerce and Hospitality

Retro shop signs, restaurant setups & exhibits on the evolution of Hungary's hospitality business.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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Science center for kids offering interactive exhibits & activities, plus a cinema, game room & cafe.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $546 In total

Activities & Food:$524

Transport:$22