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A Day in Budapest: Exploring the Best of Hungary's Capital

josefina colcerniani

josefina colcerniani

24 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling one-day adventure in Budapest, where we'll visit iconic landmarks like the Castle District, Fisherman's Bastion, and St. Stephen's Basilica. Indulge in delicious local cuisine at Tokio and explore the vibrant Szimpla Kert. Don't miss the stunning Széchenyi Chain Bridge and the poignant Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial. Our day ends at the magnificent Heroes' Square and the beautiful City Park. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Budapest

Day 1
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$56

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$ 3

Fortuna U.21
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
4 - 6 min

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Castle District
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
16 - 23 min

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Tokio
Luczy Krisztián konyhafőnökünk és autentikus thai szakácsok keze alól kínáljuk a város legizgalmasabb ízeit. Esténként gondosan válogatott zenék, japán különlegességek, hangulat, és speciális koktélkreációk gondoskodnak a hamisítatlan bár-élményről!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
4 - 6 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 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.
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
15 - 22 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.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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$6
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.
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Szimpla Kert
Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
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Free
9 - 11 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.
9:15 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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City Park
Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $59 In total

Activities & Food:$56
Transport:$3