DAY 1
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Take Metro Line 2 (Red) to Batthyány tér station
Photo: Old Fogey 1942
Take Metro Line 2 (Red) from Batthyány tér station to Kossuth tér station (Direction: Örs Vezér tere) - 10’
Photo: Julie Lyn
Take a walk to Hungarian Parliament
Why visit
- One of the most imposing parliament buildings in the world
- A masterpiece of Neo-gothic architecture
Photo: das21
Take a walk to the House of Hungarian Art Nouveau - 10’
Why visit
- Hidden treasure of Art Nouveau architecture
- Playful Art Nouveau coffee house
Photo: PromptGuides.com
Take a walk to Szabadság Square - 5’
Photo: PromptGuides.com
Take a walk to St. Stephen’s Basilica - 15’
Why visit
- Imposing neo-Renaissance church
- Sweeping views of Buda and Pest from the cupola
- Final resting place of Ferenc Puskas
Photo: swperman
Lunch time
Take a walk to Váci Street
Take a walk to Váci Street
Why visit
- Budapest's most upscale shopping street
- Great buildings along the way
Photo: wfbakker2
Take a walk to Danube Promenade - 10’
Why visit
- Stunning view over the Danube and Buda side of the city
- Promenade with a unique ambiance
Photo: Klearchos Kapoutsis
end of day 1
DAY 2
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Take Bus nr. 16 from Deák Ferenc tér stop to Szentháromság tér stop
Take a walk to Matthias Church
Take a walk to Matthias Church
Why visit
- Famous Budapest landmark
- Beautiful example of neo-Gothic architecture
- Unique color tiled roof
Photo: the jabberwock
Take a walk to Fisherman’s Bastion
Why visit
- Fairytale like viewing terrace
- Stunning view over the city and the Danube
- Part of a World Heritage Site
Photo: Toni Kaarttinen
Take a walk around the Castle District
Photo: Andrew d'Entremont
Take a walk to the Cave Hospital and Bunker
Why visit
- Fascinating subterranean complex
- Budapest's once secret nuclear bunker and hospital
Photo: kicsikrumpli
Take the funicular (Budavári Sikló) or take a walk down to Chain Bridge - 30’
Why visit
- One of the most beautiful bridges of Europe
- Architectural masterpiece
Photo: satanslaundromat
Lunch time
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) from Vörösmarty tér station to Opera station (Direction: Mexikói út)
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) from Vörösmarty tér station to Opera station (Direction: Mexikói út)
Why visit
- Architectural masterpiece
- Great example of Neo-Renaissance style
Photo: Elin B
Take a walk along Anrdássy Avenue
Photo: thinkingjosh
Take a walk along Teréz körút or take tram nr 4 or 6 to Nyugati Railway station - 25’
Why visit
- Iron lattice roof with same technology as the Eiffel Tower
- Imposing building
Photo: maistora
end of day 2
DAY 3
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Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Hősök tere station
Why visit
- Truly remarkable square design
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Collection of imposing statues
Photo: j0nny_t
Take a walk to the Fine Arts Museum
Why visit
- Hungary's largest collection of international art
- Beautiful Neo-Classical building
Photo: Chad Briggs
Take a walk to City Park - 10’
Why visit
- An oasis of green
- Home to the famous Széchenyi bath
- Houses the beautiful Vajdahunyad Castle
Photo: PONCE 2007
Lunch time
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Deák tér station
Change to Tram nr 47 or 49 from Deák tér stop to Gellért tér stop
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Deák tér station
Change to Tram nr 47 or 49 from Deák tér stop to Gellért tér stop
Photo: dennis.tang
Take a walk to the Cave Church - 5’
Photo: Hungarian Snow
Climb the Gellért Hill
Why visit
- Stunning view over the city
- Covered by a landscape park
- Topped by Liberty Statue and the Citadel
Photo: Tanukik
end of day 3
DAY 4
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Take Tram nr 47 or 49 to Fővám tér stop
Photo: To Uncertainty And Beyond
Take Tram nr 47 or 49 to Astoria stop (Direction: Deák tér) - 15’
Why visit
- World's second largest synagogue
- Richly decorated interior
Photo: muppetspanker
Take a walk to Deák tér metro station
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Vörösmarty utca station - 30’ in all
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Vörösmarty utca station - 30’ in all
Why visit
- Great historical exhibition
- Memorial to the victims of the Communist and the Fascist regimes
Photo: Neilhooting
Lunch time
Take a walk to Oktogon tram stop
Take Tram nr 4 or 6 to Jászai Mari tér stop (Direction: Moszkva tér)
Take a walk through Margaret Bridge to Margaret Island
Take a walk to Oktogon tram stop
Take Tram nr 4 or 6 to Jászai Mari tér stop (Direction: Moszkva tér)
Take a walk through Margaret Bridge to Margaret Island
Why visit
- Landscape park with various attractions
- Popular recreational area
Photo: karcsibacsi25
end of day 4
DAY 5
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Take HEV from Batthyány tér station to Szentendre station - 40’
Or take the boat from Vigadó square at 9am
Or take the boat from Vigadó square at 9am
Photo: Adam Reeder
Lunch time
Take HEV from Szentendre station to Batthyány tér station
Change to Metro Line 2 (Red) to Deák tér station (Direction: Örs vezér tere)
Change to Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Széchenyi fürdő station (Direction: Mexikói út)
Take HEV from Szentendre station to Batthyány tér station
Change to Metro Line 2 (Red) to Deák tér station (Direction: Örs vezér tere)
Change to Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Széchenyi fürdő station (Direction: Mexikói út)
Why visit
- A unique and relaxing thermal bath experience
- Striking Neo-baroque building complex
Photo: allytibbitt
end of day 5