First Time Visitor’s Top 10
- Take a Danube cruise for beautiful panoramic views of Buda and Pest.
- Discover historic Castle Hill with a walking tour.
- Walk across Chain Bridge, the first bridge to connect Buda and Pest.
- Visit Hungary’s Parliament Building, see the amazing architecture and the Hungarian Crown Jewels.
- Take a stroll on Andrássy Avenue to Heroes’ Square and you’ll understand why Budapest is often called the Paris of the East.
- Shop with locals or try some traditional Hungarian food at Central Market Hall.
- Enjoy a performance at the world famous Budapest Opera House.
- Take a dip and relax in one of Budapest’s famous baths.
- Try an authentic Hungarian dish paired with vintage Hungarian wine. Best enjoyed at one these award winning Budapest restaurants.
- Window shop and people watch on Váci utca (grab a coffee but look elsewhere for restaurants).
Sightseeing Boat Tours Many offer an audio guide, music, lunch or candlelight dinner.
- Legenda
- Silverline
- Riverride, the floating bus on land and water
Top 10 Off The Beaten Path
- Discover the architecture, streets and courtyards of District 8’s palace neighborhood, along with the charming Mikszáth tér and the nearby Ráday utca.
- Find unique treasures on Budapest’s Antique Row.
- Mingle with the locals at one of Budapest’s Ruin Pubs.
- Take a stroll along Városligeti Fasor, connecting the city center with City Park.
- Visit WAMP, Budapest’s monthly design market to meet Hungarian contemporary designers and check out their creations.
- Go window shopping along Király utca, lined with funky boutiques and galleries.
- Explore Óbuda, the oldest and lesser known part of Budapest.
- If you decide to venture out to Óbuda take a lunch break at the 100-year old Kéhli Restaurant for a Hungarian meal.
- Take a unique guided tour of Budapest to meet locals and learn about the culture.
- Treasure hunt at the Ecseri Flea Market.
Top 8 Art & Culture
- Enjoy a performance at the world famous Budapest Opera House.
- Visit the Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy a day amongst famous European art.
- Classical music lovers will appreciate a performance at the Academy of Music.
- Visit the Palace of Arts, Budapest’s new cultural hub. Check out the contemporary art collection at the Ludwig Museum or book a free guided tour to learn more about the building and its architecture.
- The Mai Manó House of Photography is for all photo enthusiasts and want-to-be’s.
- Learn about great Hungarian masters and their works at the Hungarian National Gallery.
- Sign up for a Budapest Art Tour to visit the the best galleries of the city.
- Experience contemporary Hungarian art at its best at the Kogart Gallery or the Trafó Gallery.