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Top 20 Things To Do in Budapest

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Budapest Travel Guide: Essential Information for Visitors

Budapest mesmerizes visitors as the 'Pearl of the Danube,' where the historic Buda and vibrant Pest sides create one of Europe's most romantic capitals. Soak in the famous thermal baths like Széchenyi and Gellért, remnants of the city's Roman and Ottoman heritage, then stroll across the iconic Chain Bridge for breathtaking views of the illuminated Parliament building reflecting in the Danube River. Explore the medieval Buda Castle district and the lively Great Market Hall filled with Hungarian delicacies. Budapest's unique culture blends Eastern and Western European influences—from traditional Hungarian cuisine featuring goulash and chimney cake to the famous ruin bar scene in the Jewish Quarter, where abandoned buildings have been transformed into eclectic nightlife venues. The city's grand architecture, affordable prices, and vibrant arts scene make it one of Europe's best-value destinations, offering luxury experiences at a fraction of Western European costs.

Top 20 Attractions in Budapest

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Budapest Grand Walk
24 Reviews

There is much to love about Budapest beyond the cafés, spas and the ruin bars. It is encouraged that all travelers to Budapest devote plenty of time to exploring life in the maze of inner city streets, the elegant late-19th/early-20th century villas on the grand boulevards, the bridges connecting Buda and Pest, and the beautiful Danube promenade which cuts through the center of town. This 4-hour guided walking tour of the city shows you the best of Budapest.

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Buda Castle Quarter Walking Tour
16 Reviews

With this tour you can discover every part of the famous Buda Castle district, those parts as well, that the sightseeing tours provided by Danube cruise companies can not - due to the limited time available for sightseeing. As an extra it also includes a guided visit to the Matthias church as well. This tour is meant to be a relaxed pace walking tour, where there is always time for a slice of strudel and coffee, or to spend time admiring the views of the city. --- Kindly note that the Castle bazaar is an all time favourite venue of the Hungarian government to host diplomatic events, in case of such we wont be able to cross the facility Also should there be a concert, or wedding in the Matthias church the venue remains closed for the public. --- Kindly note that the tour can be tailor made for you, excluding those parts covered by different sightseeing tours to make sure there are no overlaps. In that case we adjust our itinerary.

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Orientation walk in Budapest
15 Reviews

During this 2 hour long walking tour your guide will take you to the key sights of Budapest. The itinerary of this 2 hour long private tour focuses on the signature sights of the Pest side of the Hungarian capital city. After hotel pick up you will walk along the Andrassy avenue to the State Opera House. From there the tour continues to the St. Stephen's Basilica and further to the Lipotvaros neighbourhood where you will be introduced to the sites of Liberty square. After passing by the House of Parliament which is probably the best known building of the country the walking tour will take you to the Chain bridge. 

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Transylvania Tour from Budapest to Bucharest: 4 days
10 Reviews

Go deep in this beautiful land of Transylvania on this 4-day tour from Budapest to Bucharest. This tour offers you the chance of exploring a number of Romania’s highlights including Dracula’s Castle, the Royal Peles Castle, the UNESCO-listed citadel of Sighisoara, Sibiu , Corvin castle and much more as you make your way to the Romanian capital of Bucharest.

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#5
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Budapest Bike Ride
11 Reviews

This is a ride on bikes along the most beautiful landmarks, bridges, iconic buildigns and it also includes a viewpoints for those who can climb small hills on bikes.We start from Fővám tér - Liberty bridge Buda embankment-Chain bridge-Castle hill - Fishermen's bastion-Margaret bridge- Margaret Island- Parliament-Liberty square- Dessert&coffe stop near libert square- St Stephen Basilica- Jewish quarter-pop into One ruin pub-Grand synagouge- Small boulevard-Fővám tér. The tour can be customized and tailor-made if you come as a smaller group. You will hear stories you can not read in travel books and you will return home with a memorable experience.

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Budapest Hike
9 Reviews

Atmosphere. We always meet as strangers and leave as friends. The nature. Our tour is possible to be made for anyone, but requires some basic knowledge of the area, our tour guide are going to help you to get the best nature experience. Closeness. The starting point of the tour is in the center, we only have to take a short bus-ride while our experienced tour guide is going to tell you a few words about the hike and the city of course. We enjoy meeting travelers. Meeting is always a cultural exchange. So we are excited to meet you as well!

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Mini Statue Hunt In Budapest
8 Reviews

This tour is a classical Budapest sightseeing program following the route of the Hungarian "guerilla" artist, Michael Kolodko's mini statues. It's a perfect program for first-time visitors because many of the statues are near to main attractions, but at the same time, it's a special experience, as others are located in the local neighborhoods. This walking tour is a real treasure hunt; while you look for the art pieces on the streets, you can admire beautiful attractions like the Chain bridge, and listen to the stories that the artist wants to tell us through his statues. The perfect combination: a bit of a general, a bit of the hidden gems.

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#8
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Gems of the Budapest Castle District Walking Tour
7 Reviews

- This tour covers the highest number of places on the Castle hill with all the major attractions, a lot of hidden gems, and fun facts! - You get small breaks to take pictures and be yourself! - Our guides speak the perfect English and present you with the most interesting historical and local facts, legends, trends, etc. in the most lucid and humorous manner. - You delve into the immersive journey of the arrival of the Hungarians in Hungary all the way till the 21st century as we walk through all their architectural marvels! - We strive to make our guests' time as enjoyable as possible. - We have a perfect review score(5/5) with more than 500 reviews on board on GetYourGuide!

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All day city tour in Budapest
5 Reviews

Discover Budapest with me and a comfortable, big, modern car (Ford S-Max) during a flexible private tour! I’m an art historian and a licensed driver-guide. We can start where and when you wish. We will visit the Jewish district, the Heroe’s Square that represents the history of Hungary. We can take a walk to the Vajdahunyad Castle and the Széchenyi Bath in the City Park. On the same tour we will pass by the Opera House, the Saint Stephen’s Cathedral and the magnificent Parliament building during a walk in the Innercity. Also, our tour will take us to the Castle District of Buda. We will see the Royal Palace and you have a chance to look at the Matthias Church and you can enjoy the picturesque view from Fishermen’s Bastion. We can marvel at the stunning view from the Gellért Hill, as well! Or anything else can be visited you want to see in our city according to your request, such as the Innercity Church, the unique Rock Church, the Memento Park with former communist statues etc.

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Budapest Private Transfer from or to Vienna or Vienna Airport
4 Reviews

Take a stress free, prompt, safe, and comfortable private transfer during your stay in Vienna. The transfers can be booked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 1 to 15 people.

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Private Budapest Adventure E-bike Tour to Buda Hills
4 Reviews

Experience the best panoramic views of Budapest on a private e-bike adventure tour to the Buda Hills. You can explore the UNESCO protected Buda Castle. Stop at Matthias Church and enjoy the stunning views from Fisherman's Bastion. After descending from Castle Hill, you will proceed to the Buda Hills. The retro cog-wheel train can transport bikes for a portion of the journey, allowing you to cycle to the popular green area of Buda called Normafa. During your journey, you may come across the Children's Railway, a unique attraction where children perform important tasks except the train drivers. After a drink and snack, reach the highest point at Elisabeth Lookout Tower on Janos Hill, where they can enjoy spectacular views of the entire area. During the descent, you will ride through the green forest footpath back to the city.

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Budapest Christmas Dinner & Cruise
3 Reviews

Have you ever seen the beautiful architectural wonders of Budapest lighted while you were having a delicious dinner, tasting excellent Hungarian wines and listening to pleasant piano music on the board of a catamaran? We offer you this unique experience on 24th of December 2025 in the frame of a Xmas Cruise Start the evening with a glass of welcome drink (champagne) and enjoy a served 4-course meal with many choices for each course. You can make the program more memorable by adding window seat to your ticket. You will be enchanted not only by the amazing buildings of Budapest and the fine Hungarian tastes but by a fantastic piano concert too. During the 3 hours the boat makes two rounds on the most spectacular part of the river to ensure not to miss the chance to take some pictures.

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Hungary today: a no-taboo conversation
3 Reviews

We have created this experience so one can get to know facts and our opinion on Hungary's recent past and present including changing from Communism to democracy and the creation of "illiberal democracy" in the past few years. Or in fact - you can hear about our opinion in just about everything regarding Budapest, Hungary and beyond. We believe in honesty and will try to answer all questions. How this experience goes depends on you. But if you don't have exact questions, we give an introduction to Hungary's modern era focusing on the last 30 years and mainly on historical, economical and political aspects in the first part of the conversation. Which is followed by entering a conversation where you are able to ask anything you've ever wanted about Hungary: let it be controversial politics, its turbulent past or uncertain future, economy, our personal opinion, ideas for change, etc. Maximum 6 guests.

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8 days European Highlights PRIVATE TOUR from Budapest including Budapest Vienna Prague and Bratislava
3 Reviews

We've brought together Central-Eastern Europe's must-see cities — Budapest , Vienna, Prague, Bratislava— for an eye-opening eight days adventure. Our most popular package for Central Europe! Visit Prague (`The City of a Hundred Spires` with 1,000 years of art and architecture); Vienna (City of music, cafes, waltzes, parks, pastries, and wine with stately streets and Baroque palaces) Bratislava, a cosmopolitan city of Baroque palaces and stunning churches and Budapest. • 4 nights in Budapest • 1 night in Vienna • 1 night in Prague • 1 night in Bratislava • Explore twin city Budapest, with its style and traditional thermal baths • Visit the artist village of Hungary -Szentendre-on a half day • Have an evening river cruise on the Danube • See the Ringstrasse buildings in Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace • Enjoy an included tour of historic Prague • See the Charles Bridge's blackened statues and Old Town Square's • Pay an en-route visit to cosmopolitan Bratislava

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Be a movie star! Film Tour, Escape room, in Budapest and Etyek
3 Reviews

Budapest is a very popular filming location for Hollywood blockbusters. During a visit to a film studio, you can shoot a short film and act in it! We present one of the most important film studios in the neighbourhood of Budapest through an interactive tour. The Korda Filmpark provides insider knowledge about how an international blockbuster is made while providing a joyful experience so you can get a glimpse into the mysteries of the filming industry. At the same time it provides a joyful experience so you can get a glimpse into the mysteries of the filming industry. Since the film park is located in a well-known wine region, we cannot miss tasting the delicious local wines and visiting an estate where we will also have lunch. After lunch, we end the exciting program in a high-quality escape room by unravelling the mysteries of a movie-themed room. Passengers will receive a free one-year subscription to the RanXteR movie rate&rank app, which is available in your store.

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Grand Budapest tour with private transportation
3 Reviews

With a 6 hours long tour we can show you the main attractions of our hometown, introducing you not only to it's history and culture, but also covering the traditions and everyday life of the Hungarians. We would like to show you Budapest from a locals perspective in a unique way and also show you a lot of those sights what you wont see during a walking tour. This tours can be tailor made according to your interests and needs!

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Budapest - Vienna Transfer with Bratislava stop
2 Reviews

Our Budapest- Vienna transfers with Bratislava stop are perfect for those who love it when things go according to plan. We offer an easy and affordable way of travelling that’s available round the clock. All you have to do is kick back and enjoy your vacation.

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Budapest Highlights Private Bike Tour
2 Reviews

Take a journey down Andrassy Avenue to Heroes' Square and get introduction to Hungary's rich history. Follow your bike route to the green City Park, and visit Vajdahunyad Castle and Szechenyi Thermal Bath. Ride through the charming streets of Inner-Pest and pass St Stephen's Basilica. Explore Liberty Square; get captivated by intriguing stories about the communist era and see the last Soviet Memorial of the city. From the Parliament, take in the panoramic view of Buda Castle. You may take a short detour into Margaret Island. Enjoy a relaxing ride along the Danube bridges on the scenic bike path of Buda and see the Chain Bridge. Your friendly guide will provide you with fascinating stories about each famous landmark as well as the hidden ones. Get insider tips on the best places to visit or eat and drink afterwards.

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Full Day Guided Private Tour Around The Legendary Danube Bend
1 Reviews

Follow the path of Hungarian kings and amazing legends of the Middle ages The Danube Bend is at North from Budapest, a spectacular natural area with old ruins and historical attractions. The tour visits the main points of the Bend through stories from the Hungarian Middle ages and Renaissance. The three cities we visit are Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre. A religious, a royal and an artistic center of Hungary.

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Tour to Timisoara Romania from Budapest
1 Reviews

Discover the captivating charm of Timisoara on a scenic day trip from Budapest! This enthralling journey takes you through the heart of Romania's Banat region to explore Timisoara, a city steeped in a rich tapestry of cultural influences. From its historical ties with the Kingdom of Hungary and the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires to its vibrant presence within modern Romania, Timisoara is a true cultural mosaic. Experience the unique multicultural heritage of Timisoara, where East meets West. The city’s architecture and local traditions reflect a fascinating blend of Hungarian, German, Serbian, and Ottoman influences, making it a compelling destination for cultural enthusiasts. Stroll through Timisoara’s historic squares and admire an array of stunning buildings that tell the story of the city’s dynamic past. From opulent baroque facades to art nouveau wonders, the city’s architectural landscape is sure to impress.

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