Budapest for short visits

Budapest in one day

Wander historical Buda Castle district, check the actual concert offer at Matthias Church and walk into the Hilton to discover the hidden Dominican Court.

Enjoy the spectacular views from the Castle Hill Funicular that will take you down to the world famous Chain Bridge. Cross the Danube, have a look at the building of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and continue straight ahead to reach the Saint Stephen’s Basilica.
Head to Andrássy Avenue – the "Champs Elysées of Budapest" – and get your ticket to a wonderful evening at the Hungarian State Opera.
Spend some quality hours on the terrace of one of Liszt Ferenc Square restau-bars – our pick for good fusion-Hungarian food: Menza.

Continue along Andrássy Avenue to reach Heroes’ square and wander into the City Park to finish your day relaxing in the hot water pools of Szechenyi Bath. If you were looking for fine dining after the spa – and believe me, you’ll be hungry – check out the world-famous Gundel a few steps away.

If you are interested in local life and off the beaten path side streets and stories or a detailed historico-cultural overview of Budapest check out Underguide’s tailor made city discovery tours.

Day 2

On your second morning (unless it is a Sunday) take a walk from the National Museum to the Great Market Hall looking for some picks and bites or souvenirs on the second floor. Wander along popular shopping area on Váci street until you reach Vörösmarthy Square. If you are into sweets, the stunning Gerbaud Café and Patisserie on the square is a must-see.

If you get around here during lunch time, avoid tourist traps on Váci street and a few steps away you’ll find the lovely Paris style restau-bar and terrace of Gerlóczy that is definitely one of the best choices in town. From Vörösmarty square, keep going straight forward to reach the Parliament, a building that really worth the guided visit (advanced booking recommended). Falk Miksa street on the north side of the square is the mecca of antique shoppers with plenty of galleries that await non buyer visitors as well all day long.

Are you a traveller who always – besides the main sights - discovers the destination through its culinary life? Check out Underguide’s Delicatessen Gastro City Tour.

Day 3

Start your day with a walk or jog around Margareth Island – the main car free park of Budapest -, lay down for a while at the Music Fountain and don’t miss the small zoo especially if you are with kids. Take tram Number 4 or 6 at the Margareth Bridge end of the island until ’Király utca’ stop and take Király street on the right side (heading towards downtown). Once on Király street, take any small street on your left to wander around the Jewish district. Kádár restaurant on Klauzál square is a very small and old, perfectly authentic eatery ideal to grab some simple kosher and local specialities. You can reach the Great Synagogue on the opposite end of the Jewish district can be reached in 10 minutes and is one of the ’must visit’ sights of the town.

The Jewish district is not only famous for its history but also for being the hub of today’s nightlife that is specific to Budapest: the ruin pubs. There are plenty of them, there are always some art projects and exhibitions going on in all of them but they all have a different atmosphere: Szimpla is probably the bigger and best known, Grand Dió’s garden is a real downtown jungle and Fogasház is a cool spot to play table tennis with a beer. Check out www.ruinpubs.com for more ideas and to find your favourite place around the district from dusk till dawn. For high-quality wine tasting, visit Doblo wine bar.

If you want to discover the contemporary day and night life and all the hidden little beauties of the Jewish district with a local who lives and loves it check out Underguide’s tailor made Go Local! City discovery program.


BudapestUNDERGUIDE – Go Local!

Underguide is a tailor made travel manufacture organising private sightseeing programs and city breaks in- and outside of Budapest, always conform to your interest and lifestyle.
Are you more into wine? Gastro? Spa culture? Nightlife? History? Music? Travelling with kids? Looking for a sporty biking day around town or would you rather go sightseeing on foot?

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