DAY 1
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Take Metro Line 2 (Red) to Kossuth Lajos tér station
Photo: Julie Lyn
Take a walk to Szabadság Square - 5’
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Take a walk to St. Stephen’s Basilica - 10’
Why visit
- Imposing neo-Renaissance church
- Sweeping views of Buda and Pest from the cupola
- Final resting place of Ferenc Puskas
Photo: swperman
Take a walk to Opera House - 10’
Why visit
- Architectural masterpiece
- Great example of Neo-Renaissance style
Photo: Elin B
Take a walk along Anrdássy Street
Photo: thinkingjosh
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Hősök tere station (Direction: Mexikói út) - 10’
Why visit
- Truly remarkable square design
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Collection of imposing statues
Photo: j0nny_t
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Oktogon station (Direction: Vörösmarty tér)
Lunch time
Take Bus nr 105 from Hősök tere stop or Oktogon stop to Clark Adam tér stop (Direction: Apor Vilmos tér)
Take the Budavári Sikló (funicular) to the Castle District
Take a walk to Fisherman’s Bastion
Lunch time
Take Bus nr 105 from Hősök tere stop or Oktogon stop to Clark Adam tér stop (Direction: Apor Vilmos tér)
Take the Budavári Sikló (funicular) to the Castle District
Take a walk to Fisherman’s Bastion
Why visit
- Fairytale like viewing terrace
- Stunning view over the city and the Danube
- Part of a World Heritage Site
Photo: Toni Kaarttinen
Take a walk to Matthias Church
Why visit
- Famous Budapest landmark
- Beautiful example of neo-Gothic architecture
- Unique color tiled roof
Photo: the jabberwock
Take Bus nr 16 from Szentháromság tér stop to Deák Ferenc tér stop (Direction: Deák Ferenc tér)
Take a walk to Váci Street - 30’ in all
Take a walk to Váci Street - 30’ in all
Why visit
- Budapest's most upscale shopping street
- Great buildings along the way
Photo: wfbakker2
Take a walk to Danube Promenade - 10’
Why visit
- Stunning view over the Danube and Buda side of the city
- Promenade with a unique ambiance
Photo: Klearchos Kapoutsis
end of day 1