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Budapest Evening Sightseeing Cruise
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Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise by Legenda City Cruises
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Evening Cruise on the Danube with Optional Drinks
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Entrance to Széchenyi Spa & Guided Palinka Experience
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Dinner & Cruise on the Danube in Budapest
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Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
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Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest
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Top Attractions in Budapest

1. Hungarian Parliament Building

Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings

Belváros-Lipótváros

has 96 steps which is significant since Budapest was founded in 896).

2. Halászbástya

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

District I / Buda

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This historic site is a rebuilt portion of the original castle wall high in the Castle District of Budapest.

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

Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Belváros-Lipótváros

A mix of architectural styles, St. Istvan Cathedral was built a little over 100 years ago to mark the millennium…

4. Danube River

Bodies of Water

Várkerület

A seamless combination of art and practicality, this first stone bridge across the Hungarian Danube, built in 1849, is…

5. Buda Castle

Castles

District I / Buda

This is the site of of castles and palaces which have served as the seat of power over the region since at least the…

6. Shoes on the Danube Bank

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Belváros-Lipótváros

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This moving memorial is dedicated to the Jews who were shot into the Danube by Arrow Cross militiamen during World War…

7. Margaret Island

Islands • Parks

Margaret Island

Its medieval ruins are reminders of its importance in the Middle Ages as a religious centre.

8. Gellert Hill

Historic Sites

Gellért Hill

Now emblematic of Freedom, this last surviving monument is on a huge scale, visible across the city.

9. Széchenyi Lánchíd

Bridges

Várkerület

The historic Chain Bridge was completed in 1849 as the first permanent Bridge spanning the River Danube in all of…

10. Matthias Church

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

District I / Buda

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Scene of several coronations, including Charles IV in 1916, the last Habsburg king.

11. Varhegy

Points of Interest & Landmarks

District I / Buda

This historical castle and palace complex carries more than 800 years of history starting from the Middle Ages to the…

12. Budapest Pinball Museum

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from NZ$20.40

Literally hundreds of pinball machines dating from the 60's to present day.

13. Heroes' Square

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Zugló

The Millennium Monument in the square's middle commemorates 1000 years of the history of the Magyars.

14. 3d Gallery Budapest

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Terézváros

Admission tickets from NZ$18.71

This truly a unique interactive gallery where you are encouraged to become a part of the multitude of oil of oil…

15. Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum

Speciality Museums • History Museums

District I / Buda

The hill on which this historic part of the city is built is riddled with tens of kilometres of limestone caves, many…

16. Citadel

Historic Sites

Gellért Hill

part of the history of BUDAPEST & HUNGARY BUDAPEST although badly damaged in the war , has created buildings depicting…

17. Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

District VII / Jewish Quarter

This fascinating, massive edifice is adjoined by a graveyard of World war II martyrs, statue museum and photos.

18. Chocolate Museum

Speciality Museums

This place brings together the history and the future of chocolate manufacturing.

19. Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar)

Architectural Buildings • Castles

Zugló

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The whole complex, built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition, presents a visual 1,000-year history of…

20. Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden

Zoos

Zugló

This zoo is publicized as one of the oldest in the world dating back to 1866.

21. Aeropark Budapest

Speciality Museums

Temporarily closed

Admission tickets from NZ$12.66

22. Music Fountain

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains

Margaret Island

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The technology includes rotating jets, various types of streams, short bursts, mist.

23. Gozsdu Udvar

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

District VII / Jewish Quarter

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In the numerous courtyards of this building complex fully refurbished in 2009, more than 20 bars and restaurants offer…

24. Palatinus Strand

Water Parks • Hot Springs & Geysers

Margaret Island

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Palatinus strand is an massive complex of pools, baths, and even water slides on Margaret Island.

25. Tram Number 2

Scenic Railroads

Belváros-Lipótváros

The route goes besides the Danube and represents Hungary since The oldest tram is here in Budapest and is over 100…

26. Holocaust Memorial Center

Speciality Museums

Hidden away in the Jewish quarter this memorial museum covers the history of anti-Semitism through to the Holocaust and…

27. Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galéria)

Art Galleries • Art Museums

District I / Buda

Housed in the former Royal Palace, this exhibit displayed many of the countries best pieces.

28. Central Market Hall

Farmers Markets

Központi Vásárcsarnok

Having stood at its current spot near Liberty Bridge for almost 120 years, this market hall remains the largest covered…

29. Liberty Statue

Monuments & Statues

Gellért Hill

There's a long steep walk up gellert hill along hills and stairs, but there's some amazing view points on the way esp...

30. Szimpla Sunday Farmers' Market

Flea & Street Markets • Farmers Markets

District VII / Jewish Quarter

This institution, which opened in dilapidated abandoned houses of the Jewish quarter of Budapest.

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