THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Budapest - 2024 (with Photos)

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Budapest Evening Sightseeing Cruise and Unlimited Proseccos
1,143
Food & Drink
from
$27
per adult
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Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide
177
Full-day Tours
from
$40
per adult
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Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
93
Historical Tours
from
$228
per adult
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Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music
634
City Tours
from
$92
per adult
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Budapest Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours
324
Food & Drink
from
$118
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Thermal BeerSpa + Széchenyi ticket (skip the line)
185
Thermal Spas & Hot Springs
from
$120
per adult
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Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour & Synagogue Ticket
103
Historical Tours
from
$64
per adult
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Budapest Danube Sightseeing Cruise with Drink and Audio Guide
447
Audio Guides
from
$16
per adult
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Budapest Essentials Private Tour (Highlights and Hidden Sights)
662
Food & Drink
from
$98
per adult (price varies by group size)
Reserve
Half-day Wine Tasting Tour in Etyek Wine Country near Budapest
482
Food & Drink
from
$98
per adult
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1. Hungarian Parliament Building

42,480

Architectural Buildings

The domed neo-Gothic structre was inspired by the British House of Parliament and serves as both a vibrant government center and a proud city landmark on the banks of the Danube.

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2. Fisherman's Bastion

32,423

Historic Sites

Built during the 19th century for the Hungarian Millennium celebrations, this mock bastion features pointed towers and turrets, reminiscent of the fairytale castles in Disney World.

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3. St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

22,485

Religious Sites

Built between 1851 and 1905, this large parish church accommodates 8,500 people and features a magnificent 300-foot, neo-Renaissance dome.

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4. Shoes on the Danube Bank

21,543

Historic Sites

Memorial by the river with 60 pairs of iron shoes, symbolizing the tragedy of war and honoring victims. Reflective and historical site with a somber ambience.

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5. Danube River

14,391

Bodies of Water

Riverside promenade featuring poignant memorials and panoramic views, with flexible boat tours connecting historic sites and illuminated bridges.

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