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3-Day Budapest Adventure: Exploring the Heart of Hungary

Cristina LG

Cristina LG

9 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. Discover iconic landmarks like Citadella, Buda Castle, and Heroes' Square. Immerse yourself in the local culture at Szimpla Kert and Central Market Hall. Indulge in relaxation at Széchenyi Thermal Bath. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Hungary!

Trip to Budapest

Day 1
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$8

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$ 2

Barcelo hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Citadella
Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Erzsébet Bridge
Suspension bridge completed in 1964, spanning the River Danube & joining the cities of Buda & Pest.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Vörösmarty tér
A statue of the poet Mihály Vörösmart stands in this scenic square known for its Christmas market.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Elizabeth Square
Park square with an ornamental fountain & cafes, plus city views from the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Szimpla Kert
Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
Day 2
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$63

Barcelo hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
8 - 12 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Shoes on the Danube Bank
Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$50

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$ 2

Barcelo hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Castle District
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Heroes' Square
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
11:45 AM - 2:45 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $124 In total

Activities & Food:$120
Transport:$4