4 Days in Budapest, Hungary

Created 2025-01-25


Time Activity Description Cost Estimate Transportation
Day 1
9:00 Arrival & Accommodation Arrive at Budapest, check in to your accommodation, and leave your luggage. N/A Public Transportation (metro/bus)
10:00 Great Market Hall Explore the vibrant atmosphere and diverse foods of Great Market Hall Variable (food/souvenirs) Public Transportation (metro/bus)
13:00 Lunch Traditional Hungarian lunch at a local restaurant. Variable Walking/Public Transportation (metro/bus)
14:30 Buda Castle District Explore the Castle District, including Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church (photo opportunity). Entrance fees to attractions (Optional) Public Transportation (metro/bus)
18:00 Dinner Dinner at a local restaurant in the Castle District Variable Walking/Public Transportation
20:00 Relaxing Cafe Visit Enjoy a Hungarian coffee at a local cafe Variable Walking/Public Transportation
Day 2
9:00 Shoes on the Danube Bank Visit the poignant memorial site. (Photography Opportunity) Free Public Transportation (metro/bus)
11:00 Hungarian Parliament Building Admire the stunning architecture of the Hungarian Parliament Building (Photography Opportunity). Entrance Fee (optional) Public Transportation (metro/bus)
13:00 Lunch Lunch at a cafe near the parliament building Variable Walking/Public Transportation
14:30 St. Stephen's Basilica Explore St. Stephen's Basilica and enjoy panoramic views of the city (Photography Opportunity). Entrance Fee (optional) Public Transportation (metro/bus)
17:00 Jewish Quarter Explore the Jewish Quarter, synagogues, and ruin bars (Photography Opportunity). Variable Walking/Public Transportation
19:00 Dinner Dinner in the Jewish Quarter. Variable Walking/Public Transportation
Day 3
9:00 Thermal Baths Relax and rejuvenate at one of Budapest's famous thermal baths (Széchenyi, Gellért). Variable Public Transportation (metro/bus)
13:00 Lunch Lunch near the thermal baths. Variable Walking/Public Transportation
15:00 Museums Visit a museum of your choice (Hungarian National Museum, Museum of Fine Arts). Variable Public Transportation (metro/bus)
19:00 Dinner Dinner in the city center Variable Walking/Public Transportation
Day 4
9:00 Departure Preparation Enjoy a final Hungarian breakfast and prepare for your departure. Variable Walking/Public Transportation
10:00 Last Minute Souvenir Shopping Do last minute souvenir shopping in a local market or shops Variable Walking/Public Transportation
12:00 Departure Depart from Budapest. N/A Public Transportation (airport)

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