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What are the best things to do in Budapest? Top attractions, activities & museums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nicknamed the \u201cPearl of the Danube\u201d, Budapest is a tourist capital with plenty of things to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich history, grandiose architecture, incomparable thermal baths, lively bars, colorful markets, incredible museums … Visitors passing through the Hungarian capital will find plenty of things to do in Budapest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the top sights & activities in the city? Captain Ulysses has drawn up a list of the best things to do – activities, museums, monuments, etc. – in Budapest: feel free to pick out ideas to make up your own bucket list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contents:<\/strong>
\ud83d\udc49 First of all, how to get around Budapest?<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49 Quick reminder of the city’s layout<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49 The best monuments in Budapest<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49 The best museums in Budapest<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49 Budapest’s must-see churches & synagogues<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49 The most iconic squares and streets in Budapest<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49 The must-see parks in Budapest<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49 The Danube (cruises, bridges, nautical activities, etc.)<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49Experiencing Budapest like a local (thermal baths, ruin bars, gastronomy …)<\/a>
\ud83d\udc49 The surroundings of the Hungarian capital<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 The Captain\u2019s tip<\/strong> \ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddd0 Want to know more about the history of Budapest?<\/strong> Captain Ulysses highly recommends this free guided tour of the city<\/a><\/mark>. It\u2019s up to you to choose how much you wish to tip the tour guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca4 Are you looking for a hotel in Budapest?<\/strong> Be sure to check out the Captain’s article: Where to stay in Budapest? Advice & recommendations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc76 Planning a family adventure to Budapest?<\/strong> Discover all of the Captain\u2019s top tips in the article: Exploring Budapest with the Kids: Family-Friendly Activities<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First of all, how to get around Budapest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good news: Budapest is a city that’s very easy to get around! You can easily explore the majority of the capital’s city centre on foot, and use public transport when your legs get a little stiff from all the walking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budapest’s public transport system is very handy and relatively inexpensive. The single ticket is priced at 350 forints (around \u20ac 1), but there are also rather interesting packages if you plan to use public transport several times a day. Metro, bus, tram, trolleybus or even funicular … there are plenty of options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get around Budapest freely, you can also opt for the hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses (audioguide included). Find out more here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, if you want to get out of the beaten tracks, you can also explore the city in a tuk tuk<\/a>, a russian jeep<\/a> or a Trabant<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick reminder of the city’s layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The city of Budapest was founded in 1873. It is the result of the unification of three municipalities: Buda (on the right bank of the Danube), Pest (on the left bank of the Danube), and \u00d3buda (north of Buda).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main tourist monuments of the capital are located in the former municipalities of Pest and Buda:<\/p>\n\n\n\n