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7 Days in Budapest: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Cuisine

Cristopher Geronazzo

Cristopher Geronazzo

4 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Budapest, Hungary, as you discover its rich history, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building to the charming Matthias Church, each day is filled with exciting adventures. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture and indulge in delicious dishes at local restaurants. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Europe!

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Day 1Culinary Delights and Majestic Landmarks
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$245

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$ 8

Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Culinaris
Fine Food and Spices.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
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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$36
13 - 16 min

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Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$14
8 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$64
4 - 5 min

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Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$24
5 - 8 min

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Várkert Bazár
Renovated 19th-century Neo-Renaissance complex of exhibition halls, theaters, gardens & restaurants.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
14 - 21 min

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Paris Budapest Restaurant & Bar
Images of the two cities reflect Paris Budapest Restaurant's intriguing menu: a creative blend of French and Hungarian cuisines.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
9 - 11 min

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Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Relaxation at Gellért Thermal Bath and Cultural Exploration
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$224

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$ 6

Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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BARTÓK - reggel. délben. este
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
3 - 4 min

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Gellért Thermal Bath
These architecturally significant thermal pools are part of the famous Hotel Gellert complex.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$44
11 - 14 min

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UMO Restaurant
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$52
10 - 15 min

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Castle District
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$26
5 - 8 min

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Pavillon de Paris
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$66
Day 3Coffee, Synagogues, and Breathtaking Views
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$211

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$ 10

Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Café Vian
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
3 - 4 min

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Rumbach Street Synagogue
Domed synagogue built in the late 1800s with an octagonal layout & Moorish-style design.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
12 - 15 min

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Citadella
Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Kolesz-terin Büfé
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
7 - 9 min

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Memento Park - Statues from the Communist Dictatorship
Collection of imposing statuary and iconography from the country's past as part of the Soviet Bloc.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$30
22 - 27 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$10
10 - 15 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Café droszt tulipán eszpresszó
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$70
6 - 9 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.
9:00 PM - 9:15 PM
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Free
Day 4Opera, Basilica, and Artistic Wonders
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$217

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$ 6

Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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WOW American Retro Diner
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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Hungarian State Opera
Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
4 - 6 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$64
13 - 20 min

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Hungarian National Gallery
Permanent & temporary collections of Hungarian works from the 15th century to the modern day.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$15
22 - 27 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.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Robinson Timeless Kitchen
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$62
Day 5Cafés, Museums, and Historical Reminders
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$205

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$ 4

Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher

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3 - 4 min

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Művész Café & Lounge
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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House of Terror
Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$22
13 - 16 min

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Holocaust Memorial Center
This refurbished 1920s synagogue stands as museum & memorial for Hungarian Jewish Holocaust victims.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
12 - 18 min

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Arquitecto Pitpit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
1 - 2 min

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Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library
Sprawling public library complex, with its main building in an ornate 19th-century former palace.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$30
4 - 6 min

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Zöldlámpás Söröző
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Day 6Italian Cuisine, Museums, and Art Galleries
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$233

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$ 8

Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
5 - 8 min

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Hungarian National Museum
History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
15 - 18 min

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Museum of Hungarian Agriculture
Austrian baroque–style building housing over 200,000 historic agricultural tools & artifacts.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$18
6 - 9 min

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Robinson Timeless Kitchen
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$62
4 - 5 min

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Museum of Fine Arts
Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$18
14 - 17 min

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Vasarely Museum, Budapest
Large collection of works by the 20th-century op art painter & sculptor, plus temporary exhibitions.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$18
12 - 17 min

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Pastrami Étterem
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$56
Day 7Fine Dining, Thermal Baths, and Unique Experiences
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$211

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$ 8

Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Gundel
A Gundel egyet jelent a magyar gasztronómia és a magyar vendéglátás történetével. Az alapító Gundel Károly megszelídítette a magyar konyhát és ötvözte azt a szélesedő világból érkező behatásokkal. Zseniális érzékkel alkalmazta a modern gasztronómiai technológiát...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
5 - 8 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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$50
18 - 22 min

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Pastrami Étterem
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$56
8 - 12 min

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Hungarian Museum of Commerce and Hospitality
Retro shop signs, restaurant setups & exhibits on the evolution of Hungary's hospitality business.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
5 - 6 min

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SEMMI EXTRA és egy kis KERT
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44

Budget breakdown: $1594 In total

Activities & Food:$1544
Transport:$50