Start your family-friendly Budapest tour at Buda Castle, a World Heritage Site with a history dating back to the 13th century. Take in the stunning views of the city from the Fisherman's Bastion, a unique and ornate white-stoned terrace offering panoramic views of Budapest.
Spend a relaxed refreshing morning at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of the largest natural hot spring spa baths in Europe. In the evening, go to the Hungarian State Opera House, a beautiful neo-Renaissance building that hosts world-class opera and ballet performances.
For the best way to get around Budapest, use the extensive public transportation network consisting of trams, buses, metro and trolley buses. A one-time ticket costs only 350 HUF, while a 1-day travel pass is 1650 HUF. Taxis are also available, but they are more expensive than public transport.
If you have more time, explore the Hungarian Parliament Building, St. Stephen's Basilica, Heroes' Square or take a Danube River Cruise. If you have less time, you can combine the Fisherman's Bastion with Matthias Church and see the historic castle district in one go.
Budapest has only one airport, the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), located 16 km southeast of Budapest city center. It is easily reachable by public transport or taxi.