6 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Magic of the Pearl of the Danube

khitam Abdul kader

2 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest, where history and beauty intertwine. Discover iconic landmarks, soak in thermal baths, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Hungary's capital.

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Synagogues to Parliament: Budapest's Architectural Gems

$90

$ 4

AnVa House

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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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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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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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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$14

1 - 2 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

17 - 26 min

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Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM

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$36

Day 2Aerial Views and Royal Splendor: Exploring Buda Castle and Beyond

$88

$ 2

AnVa House

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Located in a public park, this giant, wheel-shaped ride offers panoramic views of the environment.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

20 - 29 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

11 - 16 min

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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$26

17 - 21 min

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Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

Day 3Unveiling Dark Secrets and Relaxing in Thermal Baths

$90

$ 4

AnVa House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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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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$22

7 - 9 min

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

11:15 AM - 2:15 PM

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$50

8 - 12 min

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

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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$18

Day 4Zoological Wonders and Artistic Treasures

$55

$ 4

AnVa House

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Exotic animals in established zoo with global zones, snake petting & conservation programs.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$18

8 - 10 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Nature's Oasis and Aquatic Marvels in the Heart of the City

$55

$ 8

AnVa House

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

22 - 27 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Day 6Indulging in Wellness and Exploring Cultural Treasures

$64

$ 2

AnVa House

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$44

9 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $465 In total

Activities & Food:$441

Transport:$24