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5 Days in Budapest: A Journey Through History and Culture

Ani Madjarova

Ani Madjarova

3 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Budapest, Hungary, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture.

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Day 1
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$69

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$ 1

Szeged Vendéglő Kft
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
20 - 29 min

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Citadella
Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Elizabeth Square
Park square with an ornamental fountain & cafes, plus city views from the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Hanoi Pho
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
7 - 10 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.
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
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Free
22 - 33 min

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The House of Houdini
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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$10
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.
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Jamie's Italian Budapest
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2
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$74

Fortuna U.21
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
5 - 8 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
19th-century cable railway offering city views on its journey to & from the Buda Castle complex.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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$5
5 - 8 min

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Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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$13
14 - 21 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!
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
12 - 18 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
3 - 4 min

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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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3
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$80

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$ 1

Mirage Café & Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
8 - 12 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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$25
7 - 10 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.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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New York Café
Most beautiful Cafe in the World / A világ legszebb kávéháza
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$16
1 - 2 min

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New York Café
Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Hu Lu Lu Akácfa Budapest
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 4
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$52

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$ 2

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.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
8 - 11 min

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City Park Ice Rink and Boating
19th-century, outdoor, public skating rink in park, with classes, plus skate rental & sharpening.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
13 - 16 min

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Szimpla Kert
Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Ázsiai Ízek Koreai és Japán Élelmiszerbolt és Ételbár
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
34 - 51 min

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Margaret Island
Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
34 - 51 min

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Okuyama no Sushi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19

Budget breakdown: $278 In total

Activities & Food:$274
Transport:$4