DAY 1
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Take Metro Line 2 (Red) to Batthyany tér station
Photo: Old Fogey 1942
Take Metro Line 2 (Red) from Batthyany 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 Szabaság Square - 10’
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Take a walk 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 Opera House
Take a walk to Opera House
Why visit
- Architectural masterpiece
- Great example of Neo-Renaissance style
Photo: Elin B
Take a walk along Anrdássy Avenue
Photo: thinkingjosh
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) from Vörösmarty utca station to Deák tér station
Take a walk along Fashion Street to Váci Street - 30’ in all
Take a walk along Fashion Street to Váci Street - 30’ in all
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 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 Hősök tere station (Direction: Mexikói út)
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) from Vörösmarty tér station to Hősök tere station (Direction: Mexikói út)
Why visit
- Truly remarkable square design
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Collection of imposing statues
Photo: j0nny_t
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
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) from Hősök tere station to Vörösmarty utca station - 10’
Why visit
- Great historical exhibition
- Memorial to the victims of the Communist and the Fascist regimes
Photo: Neilhooting
end of day 2
DAY 3
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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 3 (Blue) to Nyugati pályaudvar station (Direction: Újpest Központ)
Change to Tram nr 4 or 6 to Jászai Mari tér stop (Direction: Moszkva tér)
Take a walk through Margaret Bridge to Margaret Island - 60’ in all
Take Metro Line 3 (Blue) to Nyugati pályaudvar station (Direction: Újpest Központ)
Change to Tram nr 4 or 6 to Jászai Mari tér stop (Direction: Moszkva tér)
Take a walk through Margaret Bridge to Margaret Island - 60’ in all
Why visit
- Landscape park with various attractions
- Popular recreational area
Photo: karcsibacsi25
Lunch time
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) from Deák tér station to Széchenyi fürdő station (Direction: Mexikói út)
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) from Deák tér station 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 3