On the Buda Side

Matthias Church on Castle Hill
A stunning Neo-Gothic church featuring a 16th-century statue of Mary and Jesus.
Open Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM
Fee charged
We’ll walk by this church as part of the Globus tour of Castle Hill.
www.matyas-templom.hu

Gellert* & Rudas Baths
Two of Budapest’s most famous thermal bath complexes, known for their relaxing mineral waters.
Fee charged

(*Gellert Baths are closed for renovation until 2026)

Hospital in the Rock
Originally a hospital and fallout shelter during World War II, this fascinating site offers a glimpse into wartime life.
Open daily, 10 AM to 8 PM
Fee charged
www.sziklakorhaz.eu

Hungarian National Gallery
Located in the Royal Palace, this museum features top works by Hungarian artists across centuries.
www.mng.hu

On the Pest Side

Szechenyi Baths
Rick Steves’ top recommendation in Budapest. These grand baths feature indoor thermal pools, saunas, and outdoor swimming areas.
Open daily, 6 AM to 10 PM
Fee charged (includes locker access; gender-segregated rooms)
Located near Heroes’ Square
www.szechenyibath.hu

Great Market Hall
A lively marketplace filled with Hungarian foods, spices, and souvenirs.
Open Monday through Saturday, 6 AM to 5 PM (Monday), 6 PM (Tuesday through Thursday), and 3 PM (Saturday)
Closed Sunday
No entrance fee

House of Terror
A powerful and sobering museum about Hungary’s Nazi and Soviet occupations.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Approx. $12 per person; tickets sold on-site only
Outside the building is a piece of the Berlin Wall and historical display panels.
www.terrorhaza.hu

Hungarian State Opera House
One of Europe’s most beautiful opera houses, first opened in 1884 and fully restored in 2022.
English tours at 1:30, 3:00, and 4:30 PM (check website to confirm)
Approx. $25 per person (includes short concert)
Check for evening performances online.
www.opera.hu

Heroes’ Square
Built in 1896 to celebrate 1,000 years of Hungarian history, featuring statues of 14 national leaders.
Located across from the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hall of Art (Mucsarnok)
No fee
We’ll stop here as part of our Avalon tour.

City Park
Located near Heroes’ Square and the Szechenyi Baths, the park includes a zoo, a replica Transylvanian castle, and an amusement park.
Fees vary by activity.

Hungarian Parliament
An architectural masterpiece on the Danube with an extravagant interior.
Approx. $30 per person for a 45-minute tour or audio guide
Book English tours in advance.
www.parlament.hu

Great Synagogue (Dohany Street Synagogue)
The world’s second-largest synagogue, with an attached Jewish Museum, cemetery, and memorial garden featuring the Tree of Life Monument.
Open Sunday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM
Fee charged
www.dohany-zsinagoga.hu

Holocaust Memorial Center
Honoring 60,000 Hungarian Holocaust victims, this center includes a museum, exhibits, and an authentic synagogue interior.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Fee charged
www.hdke.hu

Shoes on the Danube Bank
A moving memorial to the Jews executed on the riverbank during World War II.
Located just south of the Parliament building along the Danube.
Free

St. István’s Basilica (St. Stephen’s Basilica)
Budapest’s largest church, often hosting spectacular organ concerts in the evening.
Open Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday afternoons
No entrance fee (donations welcome); concert fees apply
www.organconcert.hu

Ride Budapest’s Tram #2

Often called “the most scenic tram ride in the world,” Tram #2 runs along the Danube River and offers beautiful views of the Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge, all for the price of a regular tram ticket.
Very affordable
Runs along the Pest side of the Danube

Located Outside the City

Memento Park
An open-air museum featuring massive Soviet-era statues and monuments.
Open daily, 10 AM to sunset
Fee charged
www.mementopark.hu