Budapest City Experience Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Buda Castle Hill
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Budapest Main Street

    Start your city tour at the top of the Buda Castle Hill, the historic castle complex found in the Castle District. This attraction offers tourists a panoramic view of Budapest City. Don't miss visiting the Matthias Church, one of Hungary's most significant churches with an intriguing church interior and Fisherman’s Bastion, a fairy-tale lookout tower.

  2. Day 2: St. Stephen's Basilica and Hungarian Parliament Building
    18 minutes (5 km) from Buda Castle Hill

    Visit St. Stephen's Basilica, Hungary's biggest church with a stunning viewpoint from the cupola from where you can enjoy the sight of the beautiful city centre. From here, walk 3.5 km to reach the Hungarian Parliament Building. Explore the state parliament of Hungary with its 691 immaculate ornate rooms, a grand staircase and the spectacular Crown Jewels.

  3. Day 3: Chain Bridge and Széchenyi Thermal Bath
    22 minutes (7.6 km) from Hungarian Parliament Building

    Take a walk to the first bridge completed in Budapest called Chain Bridge. Admire the breathtaking views of the Danube River, then take a taxi to reach the Széchenyi Thermal Bath. This famous thermal bath is the biggest and grandest in the city. After a long day of walking and touring, relax your body and rejuvenate your soul in its natural thermal water pools.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Buda Castle Hill (2 hours, free)
  • Matthias Church (1 hour, 1500 HUF)
  • Fisherman’s Bastion (1 hour, 800 HUF)
  • St. Stephen's Basilica (2 hours, free)
  • Hungarian Parliament Building (2 hours, 2000 HUF)
  • Chain Bridge (30 minutes, free)
  • Széchenyi Thermal Bath (3 hours, 5500 HUF)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 9800 HUF = 35 USD

Useful Tips

If you have a few extra days, consider exploring other tourist attractions such as the Hungarian State Opera House, the House of Terror Museum, Gresham Palace or the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Visit the famous ruin bars such as Szimpla Kert or ruin pub Instant to explore the Budapest’s nightlife. For food lovers, Budapest has a wide range of restaurants to choose from, such as New York Café, Borkonyha or Onyx Restaurant. For tourists with less time, consider reducing the number of attractions for visits or extending the trip to have a great experience of Budapest.

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