5 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Hidden Gems

Zehra nehir

12 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover stunning landmarks, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and unwind in soothing thermal baths. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Europe!

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Historic Landmarks to Delightful Pastries

$104

$ 12

Maverick Urban Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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$36

13 - 16 min

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Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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$14

10 - 15 min

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

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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$24

11 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

9 - 11 min

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Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.

No time set

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Bridges, Bastions, and Breathtaking Views

$135

$ 6

Maverick Urban Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$26

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

13 - 20 min

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Permanent & temporary collections of Hungarian works from the 15th century to the modern day.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$15

11 - 16 min

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Classic French Coffehouse and Bistro with constant vibe from dawn till dusk. Live jazz music most nights, local bar scene on the weekends. Kitchen open late till 11.30 or 0.30. Gault Millau 12.5

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

12 - 15 min

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16th-century spa complex with traditional Turkish baths, swimming pools & a sauna.

No time set

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$40

Day 3Art, Architecture, and a Taste of Tradition

$144

$ 6

Maverick Urban Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Itáliai gasztronómiai központ Budapest szívében, a Szent István Bazilika tövében. Három az egyben: minőségi olasz étterem, autentikus delikátesz bolt és főzőiskola egy helyen.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$22

7 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$22

12 - 17 min

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Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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This 1896 lakeside castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design.

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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$18

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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No time set

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$20

Day 4Opera, Baths, and Culinary Delights

$127

$ 6

Maverick Urban Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Kávékülönlegességek elvitelre és helyben fogyasztásra is. Cafe Memories(Ha egy kicsit többre vágysz)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

11 - 16 min

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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

10 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 5Bagels, Synagogues, and Relaxation in Style

$134

$ 2

Maverick Urban Lodge

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

10 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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Adalékszer mentes, természetes pékáruk! Nálunk megtalálja az igazán finomat és az egészségeset egybegyúrva!

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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These architecturally significant thermal pools are part of the famous Hotel Gellert complex.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$44

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $676 In total

Activities & Food:$644

Transport:$32