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Budapest joins hilly Buda and flat Pest across the Danube, a grand capital of thermal baths, riverside palaces and lively ruin bars.

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On the Buda side, Castle Hill holds Buda Castle, the Matthias Church and the white turrets of Fishermen's Bastion, all looking down on the river. The Chain Bridge crosses to Pest, where the Hungarian Parliament Building stretches along the bank and St Stephen's Basilica rises a few streets inland. Gellért Hill and its Citadella give the widest views.

Thermal water is part of daily life. The yellow Széchenyi Baths in City Park are the best known, alongside the domed Ottoman-era pool and rooftop terrace of the Rudas Baths. Andrássy Avenue leads past the Opera House to Heroes' Square, the old Jewish Quarter is home to the Great Synagogue and a cluster of ruin bars set in crumbling courtyards, and Margaret Island offers a green retreat midstream.

The Great Market Hall is an easy place to sample the city's warming, paprika-rich food: goulash, chicken paprikash, lángos fried bread and chimney cake. Spring and autumn are ideal, summer brings riverside festivals, and winter turns steaming outdoor pools and Christmas markets into highlights. A Danube cruise at dusk shows both banks lit up.

  • 3 hop-on hop-off routes
  • Free cancellation on 88% of experiences
  • 4.7 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Budapest

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  1. Number 1

    House of Parliament (Országház)

    4.648k reviewsfrom $2
  2. Number 2

    Buda Castle (Budai Vár)

    4.644k reviewsfrom $2
  3. Number 3

    Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lanchid)

    4.532k reviewsfrom $3
  4. Number 4

    Matthias Church (Mátyás Templom)

    4.629k reviewsfrom $2
  5. Number 5

    Budapest Danube River

    4.525k reviewsfrom $3
  6. Number 6

    St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent István Bazilika)

    4.723k reviewsfrom $2
  7. Number 7

    Fisherman’s Bastion (Halaszbastya)

    4.620k reviewsfrom $2
  8. Number 8

    Heroes' Square (Hosök Tere)

    4.617k reviewsfrom $3
  9. Number 9

    Andrássy Avenue (Andrássy Út)

    4.714k reviewsfrom $2
  10. Number 10

    Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Állami Operaház)

    4.614k reviewsfrom $3

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Hop-on hop-off in Budapest

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Danube Bend, Szentendre and Balaton day trips from Budapest

98

Landmarks and attractions in Budapest

37

Museums and galleries in Budapest

28

Prosecco, candlelit dinners and paddle steamers in Budapest

56

Castle bastions, synagogues and Parliament tours in Budapest

721

Shoes Memorial, Castle District and strudel in Budapest

265

Market-to-tavern bites and Hungarian charcuterie in Budapest

225

Buda Hills rides, e-bike tours and bar-hops in Budapest

40

Outdoor and adventure activities in Budapest

39

Nature and wildlife tours in Budapest

17

Family days and theme parks in Budapest

29

Shore excursions from Budapest

8

For couples in Budapest

9

Ruin-bar evenings, folklore dance and spas in Budapest

Go beyond Budapest

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    Szentendre Main Square (Fo Tér)

    6 hr4.3246 reviewsfrom $97
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    Bratislava Castle (Bratislavsky Hrad)

    6 hr4.83k reviewsfrom $3
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    Bratislava Old Town (Stare Mesto)

    6 hr4.82k reviewsfrom $5
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    Orava Castle (Oravský Hrad)

    12–13 hr4.726 reviewsfrom $171
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    Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien)

    2 hr, 30 min4.511k reviewsfrom $3
  6. Vienna · 214 km

    Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn)

    4 hr4.210k reviewsfrom $3
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    Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral

    2 hr4.9232 reviewsfrom $23
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    10-Z Bunker

    15–90 min4.353 reviewsfrom $5
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    Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul

    2 hr4.138 reviewsfrom $8
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    Graz Schlossberg

    2–3 hr4.447 reviewsfrom $6
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    Kunsthaus Graz Art Museum (Kunsthaus Graz)

    1 hr, 33 min4.243 reviewsfrom $6
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    Auschwitz Jewish Center

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Questions about Budapest

What is there to do in Budapest?
We list 1,255 experiences in Budapest. The largest groups are city tours (277), food tours (132), day trips (98), shows & theatre (47).
What are the top attractions in Budapest?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Budapest are House of Parliament (Országház), Buda Castle (Budai Vár), Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lanchid) , Matthias Church (Mátyás Templom).
What is the most popular experience in Budapest?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7,590 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Budapest?
Yes. We list 3 hop-on hop-off bus tours in Budapest; the most reviewed is "Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking Tour" with 2,312 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Budapest take?
The typical experience in Budapest lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 5.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Budapest?
The operator lists free cancellation on 89% of the 1,255 experiences we hold for Budapest. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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