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Budapest

4.1
Historic Sites Thermal Spas Government Buildings

Popular things to do in Budapest

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Hungarian Parliament Building
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Fisherman's Bastion
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
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Matthias Church
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
Many travelers associate the Hungarian capital with thermal spas and bath culture, but things to do in Budapest also include a number of activities for those looking to add a bit of excitement to their itinerary. A walking food tour is a great way to satisfy your appetite for Hungarian culinary delights while discovering famous landmarks, such as Residence Parliament and St. Stephen's Basilica. Overlooking both riverbanks of the city, the fairytale-like towers of Fisherman's Bastion provide splendid photo opportunities. House of Terror offers a completely different view of the city, focusing on memorable events that took place under fascist and communist regimes.

Museums in Budapest

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House of Terror Museum
3.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Memento Park
3.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Hungarian Railway Museum (Magyar Vasuttorteneti Park)
4.2
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Budapest

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Liberty Statue
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Food Tours
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
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Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar)
4.5
Duration: 1 hour
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Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
4.1
Duration: 3 hours

Historic Sites in Budapest

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Dohány Street Synagogue
4.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Hungarian National Museum
4.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Janoshegy
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
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Citadel
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in Budapest

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Central Market Hall
3.7
Duration: 1 hour
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Herend Porcelain - Hadik Shop
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Arena Mall
3.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Ecseri Flea Market (Ecseri bolhapiac)
2.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Budapest

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Castle Hill (Veszpremi Varhegy)
Veszprem
4.5
Duration: 6 hours
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Eger Castle
Eger
4.2
Duration: 1 hour
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Bolyki Pinceszet
Eger
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Dobo Square
Eger
4.6
Duration: 1 hour

Featured attractions

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BudapestRolling
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Budapest Private Walks
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Silverline Cruises
2.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Mysterium Tours
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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