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5 Days in Budapest: A Journey Through History and Culture

Beatriz Ruiz

Beatriz Ruiz

2 Oct 2023

Experience the charm of Budapest with this 5-day itinerary that takes you to iconic landmarks, thermal baths, and authentic Hungarian cuisine.

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Day 1
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$220

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$ 4

Akademia Italia
Itáliai gasztronómiai központ Budapest szívében, a Szent István Bazilika tövében. Három az egyben: minőségi olasz étterem, autentikus delikátesz bolt és főzőiskola egy helyen.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Hungarian State Opera
Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
9 - 11 min

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New York Café
Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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Rapaz
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Hu Lu Lu Akácfa Budapest
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 2
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$232

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$ 8

Cafe Memories
Kávékülönlegességek elvitelre és helyben fogyasztásra is. Cafe Memories(Ha egy kicsit többre vágysz)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
11 - 16 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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$100
7 - 9 min

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Paprika Vendéglő
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
6 - 8 min

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Cafe Memories
Kávékülönlegességek elvitelre és helyben fogyasztásra is. Cafe Memories(Ha egy kicsit többre vágysz)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 3
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$135

Magház Étterem & Teaház Budapest
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
8 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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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.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$35
3 - 4 min

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City Park
Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Paprika Vendéglő
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
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Paprika Vendéglő
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4
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$229

Madal Cafe - Espresso & Brew Bar - Alkotmány
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
6 - 9 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$75
12 - 17 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
11 - 16 min

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Déryné "pékséges bódé"
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$36
2 - 3 min

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Déryné Bisztró
Classic French Coffehouse and Bistro with constant vibe from dawn till dusk. Live jazz music most nights, local bar scene on the weekends. Kitchen open late till 11.30 or 0.30. Gault Millau 12.5
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 5
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$135

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$ 4

Chimney Cake
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Castle District
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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$40
12 - 15 min

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Pizza Manufaktura
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$40
4 - 6 min

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Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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$15
4 - 6 min

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BeoPlay BudaPest
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $967 In total

Activities & Food:$951
Transport:$16