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5 Days in Budapest: A Journey of Beauty and Culture

Alex State

12 Nov 2023

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Embark on a captivating adventure through Budapest, Hungary, as you explore stunning landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture.

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$137

Andante Borpatika

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Buda Castle

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Fisherman's Bastion

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Jamie's Italian Budapest

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$40

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Pavillon de Paris

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 2

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$141

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$ 4

Fortuna U.21

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Castle District

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$26

16 - 20 min

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Directions

St. Stephen's Basilica

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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Directions

New York Café

Most beautiful Cafe in the World / A világ legszebb kávéháza

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

1 - 2 min

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Directions

New York Café

Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Hu Lu Lu Akácfa Budapest

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 3

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$146

Mirage Café & Bar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

8 - 12 min

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Directions

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

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Heroes' Square

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

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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La Perle Noire Restaurant and Lounge

Fusion of modern Hungarian flavours and sophisticated French cuisine. A modern magyaros ízvilág és a kifinomult francia konyha találkozása.

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$32

12 - 17 min

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Zöld Küllő

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 4

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$149

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$ 2

Swaad Indiai Gyorsétterem

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

18 - 27 min

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Directions

Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden

Exotic animals in established zoo with global zones, snake petting & conservation programs.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Pasta Bella Tésztabár

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$32

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Dohány Street Synagogue

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Tahina Bite

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 5

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$124

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$ 4

Mirage Café & Bar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

8 - 12 min

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Directions

City Park

Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Tropicarium-Oceanarium Kft.

Family-friendly attraction with a tropical rainforest, plus aquarium with an observation tunnel.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Kolesz-terin Büfé

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

6 - 8 min

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Óhegy Étterem

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Budget breakdown: $707 In total

Activities & Food:$697

Transport:$10