4 Days in Budapest, Hungary

Created 2025-01-25


Time Activity Description Cost Estimate Transportation
Day 1
9:00 Arrival & Settlement Arrive at your accommodation, settle in, and leave your luggage. N/A Public Transportation (Metro, Bus)
10:00 Great Market Hall Visit Explore the Great Market Hall, a vibrant food market. Sample local delicacies. Variable (Food) Public Transportation (Metro)
13:00 Lunch at a Cafe Enjoy a traditional Hungarian lunch at a local cafe. Try goulash or lángos. Variable (Food) Walking
14:30 Budapest Castle District Exploration Explore the historic Budapest Castle District on foot. Focus on photographic opportunities. N/A Walking
18:00 Dinner Enjoy dinner at a restaurant in the Castle District. Variable (Food) Walking
Day 2
9:00 Pest Side Walking Tour Start a walking tour of the Pest side, focusing on landmarks and history. Variable (Tour) Public Transportation (Tram)
12:00 Lunch Have lunch at a cafe near the Fisherman's Bastion. Variable (Food) Walking
13:30 Fisherman's Bastion & Buda Castle Visit the Fisherman's Bastion and explore the Buda Castle area. Enjoy the views and take photos. N/A Walking
17:00 Thermal Baths Visit (Optional) Relax and unwind at a thermal bath like Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Variable (Bath) Public Transportation (Metro)
19:00 Dinner in the Jewish Quarter Have dinner in the Jewish Quarter, sampling local cuisine. Variable (Food) Walking
Day 3
9:00 Market Exploration (Nagycsarnok or Central Market) Explore a different market, focusing on photographic opportunities and local cuisine. Variable (Food) Public Transportation
12:00 Lunch Have lunch at a cafe near the market. Variable (Food) Walking
14:00 Photography Walk Enjoy a leisurely photography walk through a specific neighborhood or along the Danube River. N/A Walking or Public Transportation
18:00 Dinner Dinner at a restaurant of your choice in a neighborhood you've not yet visited. Variable (Food) Public Transportation
Day 4
9:00 Last Minute Shopping or Exploration Visit a final market, shop for souvenirs, or explore any area you missed. Variable Public Transportation
12:00 Final Lunch Enjoy lunch at a cafe of your choice. Variable (Food) Walking
14:00 Departure Check out of your accommodation and travel to the airport for your departure. N/A Public Transportation (Metro)

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