Discover Budapest’s hidden gems with our self-guided Danube tour. Explore iconic sites, savor local flavors, and unwind in thermal baths.
Discover Budapest’s hidden gems with our self-guided Danube tour. Explore iconic sites, savor local flavors, and unwind in thermal baths.
- Hungarian Parliament Building - This neo-Gothic marvel majestically graces the Danube’s banks, featuring ornate chambers and housing the Hungarian Crown Jewels. Visitors can partake in guided tours that unveil its breathtaking architecture and explore Hungary’s political history.
- Shoes on the Danube Bank - This touching memorial along the…
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Hungarian Parliament Building - This neo-Gothic marvel majestically graces the Danube’s banks, featuring ornate chambers and housing the Hungarian Crown Jewels. Visitors can partake in guided tours that unveil its breathtaking architecture and explore Hungary’s political history.
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Shoes on the Danube Bank - This touching memorial along the riverbank honors Holocaust victims with 60 pairs of iron shoes, symbolizing those tragically shot into the Danube. It provides a serene space for reflection with stunning views of both the river and the Parliament building.
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St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) - As Budapest’s largest church, it captivates with its grand dome and holds the mummified right hand of St. Stephen, Hungary’s first king. Visitors can climb to the dome’s observation deck for sweeping views of the city.
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Chain Bridge Lion Statues - This iconic suspension bridge elegantly links Buda and Pest, guarded by stone lion statues at each end. It offers breathtaking views of the Danube, especially magical when lit up at night.
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Buda Castle - Situated atop Castle Hill, this former royal palace complex hosts the Hungarian National Gallery and Budapest History Museum. Its terraces provide expansive views of Pest and the Danube below.
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Matthias Church - Renowned for its Gothic architecture and vibrant tiled roof, this church boasts an ornate interior with frescoes and stained glass windows. It has been a historic venue for royal weddings and coronations.
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Fisherman’s Bastion - With its Neo-Romanesque design, this terrace features seven turrets representing Magyar tribes and offers panoramic views of the Danube and Pest. Its white stone architecture creates a fairy-tale atmosphere. Admire the church’s impressive architecture, including its grand organ, beautiful stained glass windows, and intricate wooden ceiling, while discovering modern art installations.
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Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - Nestled in a natural cave system, this WWII-era hospital and Cold War bunker is filled with wax figures and original medical equipment, depicting wartime scenes.
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Gellert Hill - This hilltop fortress offers unmatched views of Budapest, crowned by the Liberty Statue at its summit. Walking trails lead to various lookout points for breathtaking city vistas.
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St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool - An Art Nouveau spa complex famed for its thermal pools and saunas, it features ornate mosaic tiles and stained glass windows throughout. Visitors can enjoy both indoor and outdoor pools filled with therapeutic mineral waters.
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Central Market Hall - Budapest’s largest indoor market spans three floors, offering fresh produce, meats, and local specialties on the ground floor, while souvenirs and traditional Hungarian cuisine await on upper levels.
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Vaci Street - As Budapest’s main pedestrian shopping street, it showcases a mix of international brands and local boutiques set against historic buildings, creating a lively atmosphere enhanced by street performers.
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Dohany Street Synagogue - Europe’s largest synagogue features Moorish Revival architecture alongside a Jewish Museum and Holocaust memorial in its courtyard. Guided tours illuminate Jewish history in Hungary.
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Andrassy Avenue - This UNESCO-listed boulevard is lined with neo-Renaissance mansions housing high-end shops, cafes, and cultural institutions, connecting City Center to Heroes’ Square and City Park.
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House of Terror Museum - Located in a former secret police headquarters, this museum presents exhibits on Hungary’s fascist and communist regimes through powerful displays and personal accounts of life under totalitarian rule.
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Heroes’ Square - Featuring the Millennium Monument surrounded by statues of Hungarian leaders, this iconic square is flanked by the Museum of Fine Arts and Hall of Art, serving as a gateway to City Park.
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Memento Park - An open-air museum displaying communist-era statues and monuments provides educational exhibits on life behind the Iron Curtain amid Soviet-style architecture and propaganda art.
- Self-guided walking tour app
- Digital city map
- Self-guided walking tour app
- Digital city map
- Private transportation
- Entry tickets and fees for museums and tourist attractions.
- Private transportation
- Entry tickets and fees for museums and tourist attractions.
Discover Budapest at your leisure with our self-guided tour app, allowing you to delve into the city’s rich history and lively culture. Start your journey at the iconic Chain Bridge, which links Buda and Pest over the Danube River. Next, head to the Hungarian Parliament Building to explore the nation’s political center. Take in the breathtaking…
Discover Budapest at your leisure with our self-guided tour app, allowing you to delve into the city’s rich history and lively culture. Start your journey at the iconic Chain Bridge, which links Buda and Pest over the Danube River. Next, head to the Hungarian Parliament Building to explore the nation’s political center. Take in the breathtaking architecture of Buda Castle and wander through the enchanting Castle District. Savor local delicacies at the Great Market Hall, and admire the art collections at the Hungarian National Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts. Visit St. Stephen’s Basilica in the heart of the city to witness Budapest’s largest church, then explore the House of Terror Museum’s moving exhibits on Hungary’s challenging 20th-century history. Proceed to the scenic Fisherman’s Bastion for sweeping views of the city, and conclude your tour with a soothing dip in the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, enjoying the tranquil ambiance of Europe’s largest medicinal bath.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.