Budapest Bound: Unveiling the Treasures of the Pearl of the Danube

Sven Födisch

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest, the enchanting capital of Hungary. Discover the hidden gems, admire stunning architecture, and savor mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Landmarks and Culinary Delights

$93

$ 4

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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1 - 2 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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17 - 26 min

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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

4 - 6 min

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

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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Cave with a 500-meter hiking trail that leads past stalactites & unusual rock formations.

No time set

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$13

42 - 51 min

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Constructed in 1911, this landmark limestone tower offers a cafe & steps to sweeping views.

No time set

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Free

48 - 58 min

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Grotto chapel in a hillside cave network, formerly used as a monastery & a WWII field hospital.

No time set

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Exhibitions on life in Budapest from Roman times to the present day in splendid palatial rooms.

No time set

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$10

Day 2A Royal Castle, Heavenly Basilica, and Opera Magic

$66

$ 1

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 3Jewish Heritage, Iconic Square, and Local Market

$67

$ 1

Contemporary museum with exhibitions detailing the history of the Jewish experience in Hungary.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

13 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$16

8 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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No time set

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$10

Day 4National Museum, Castle Charm, and Tea Exploration

$57

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$12

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

12 - 17 min

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Egy új színfolt a magyar éttermek világában, ahol minden erőnkkel azon vagyunk, hogy napról napra megújuló finomságainkkal kitűnjünk a többiek közül.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 5Artistic Wonders, Historical Intrigue, and Gastronomic Bliss

$62

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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22 - 27 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$11

9 - 11 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Budget breakdown: $353 In total

Activities & Food:$344

Transport:$9