Background
Trip Planner Logo

7 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Hidden Gems

Tiago Tavares

Tiago Tavares

12 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover awe-inspiring landmarks, soak in the thermal baths, and immerse yourself in the city's enchanting atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Hungary!

Trip to Budapest

Day 1Majestic Landmarks and Riverside Wonders
+

$25

Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$7
8 - 12 min

~

Directions

Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
8 - 12 min

~

Directions

Shoes on the Danube Bank
Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
•
Free
4 - 6 min

~

Directions

Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
•
$18
Day 2Panoramic Views and Spiritual Serenity
+

$22

·

$ 1

Citadella
Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
Free
16 - 20 min

~

Directions

St. Stephen's Basilica
Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
•
$6
11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
•
$15
Day 3Cultural Treasures and Artistic Delights
+

$23

·

$ 1

Hungarian National Museum
History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$10
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Hungarian State Opera
Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$13
Day 4Relaxation and Architectural Marvels
+

$27

·

$ 1

Gellért Thermal Bath
These architecturally significant thermal pools are part of the famous Hotel Gellert complex.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$22
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
$5
Day 5Heroes' Tribute and Rejuvenating Baths
+

$25

Heroes' Square
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
•
Free
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
•
$25
Day 6Artistic Masterpieces and Royal Heritage
+

$21

·

$ 1

Museum of Fine Arts
Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
$9
19 - 23 min

~

Directions

Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$12
Day 7Exploring the Enchanting Castle District
+

$13

Castle District
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$13

Budget breakdown: $159 In total

Activities & Food:$155
Transport:$4