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

Yusuf Aksan

Yusuf Aksan

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest, where history, culture, and culinary delights intertwine. From the majestic St. Stephen's Basilica to the poignant Shoes on the Danube Bank, each day holds a new adventure. Indulge in delectable cuisine at Pasta Bella Tésztabár and experience the tranquility of Zhao Zhou Teashop & Lab. Get ready to be enchanted by the charm of Budapest!

Trip to Budapest

Day 1Unveiling Budapest's Treasures
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$52

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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$7
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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$6
11 - 16 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
1 - 2 min

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Pasta Bella Tésztabár
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
1 - 2 min

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Tahina Bite
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 2From Heroes' Square to Enchanting Matthias Church
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$43

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Magház Étterem & Teaház Budapest
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
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
9 - 11 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$18
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.
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
23 - 34 min

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Walzer Café Semiramis
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
4 - 5 min

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Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$7
6 - 9 min

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Ennmann Japán Étterem
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
Day 3Art, Tea, and Breathtaking Views
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$35

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Zhao Zhou Teashop & Lab
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
8 - 12 min

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Hungarian National Gallery
Permanent & temporary collections of Hungarian works from the 15th century to the modern day.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
15 - 18 min

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Gellért Hill
A walk up this small hill leads to balconies with scenic views of the Danube, plus snack kiosks.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Pékműhely Bartók
Adalékszer mentes, természetes pékáruk! Nálunk megtalálja az igazán finomat és az egészségeset egybegyúrva!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
12 - 18 min

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Taverna Dionysos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 4Exploring History and Delighting in Japanese Cuisine
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$41

Andante Borpatika
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
16 - 23 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Ennmann Japán Étterem
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
5 - 8 min

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Steamhouse Cafe
Find us on the first floor of the old Market Hall building! Speciality coffee all-day breakfast, with a view to the Danube and the Parliament!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $172 In total

Activities & Food:$170
Transport:$2