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Discover the Magic of Budapest: A 4-Day Adventure

Alexandru Sfart

Alexandru Sfart

20 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital. Explore iconic landmarks, delve into rich history, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this magnificent city.

Trip to Budapest

Day 1
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$125

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$ 10

Ferris Wheel of Budapest
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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$63
12 - 17 min

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Erzsébet Bridge
Suspension bridge completed in 1964, spanning the River Danube & joining the cities of Buda & Pest.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Gellért Hill Cave
Grotto chapel in a hillside cave network, formerly used as a monastery & a WWII field hospital.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Museum of Applied Arts
Imposing, 19th-century, art nouveau museum housing major antiques, jewelry & artworks collections.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$31
6 - 8 min

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New York Café
Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$31
Day 2
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$144

Kossuth Lajos Square
Large city square surrounded by great public edifices including the Hungarian Parliament building.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 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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$94
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.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Budapest History Museum / Castle Museum
Exhibitions on life in Budapest from Roman times to the present day in splendid palatial rooms.
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$50
7 - 10 min

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Várhegy
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$153

Castle District
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$65
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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$63
Day 4
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$75

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$ 5

St. Stephen's Basilica
Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$31
10 - 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.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Millennium Monument
Historic statue featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars & other important national leaders.
10:45 AM - 11:15 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.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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$44

Budget breakdown: $512 In total

Activities & Food:$497
Transport:$15