Walk on the steps of the movie-stars in Budapest with a movie lover. Check out the city’s most famous film locations, marvel at Budapest's landmarks and get insights from your private guide.
Dig into the heritage of Budapest and discover the incredible beauty of Hungarian Art Nouveau architecture. Find out their charming history, learn about the characteristics of the Art Nouveau era and admire the breathtaking buildings.
Zigzag across the city and learn how the Hungarian secret police (ÁVO) tried to honey trap, blackmail and compromise Western diplomats and their Hungarian contacts during the dark days of Communism.
The best local things to do in Budapest for 3 days! Gellért Hill, the Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, and Margaret Island; you’ll be able to explore all the highlights of Budapest in 72 hours. Use the list below to find exactly what to do in Budapest for 3 days. Day 1: Must-sees & architecture A gentle introduction! Budapest is home to some stunning sights and beautiful buildings. With incredible Art Nouveau architecture and amazing highlights and hidden gems to discover, you’d be a fool to miss out! Explore both Buda and Pest, and head straight to the amazing Chain Bridge, the incredible Buda Castle, and climb the unmissable Gellért Hill. Hop on board! Enjoy a ride in the oldest subway on the European continent. Don’t miss the Majestic National Museum or the House of Art Nouveau. And don’t forget to visit the Central Market Hall to admire its stunning architecture! Day 2: Green parks & scenic spots Time to step it up a notch! Now you’ve seen all the city’s best-known highlights, it’s time to explore Budapest’s gorgeous green spaces. Budapest is home to Margaret Island, where there are several ruins, a Japanese garden, stunning rose gardens and lots of trees and amazing vegetation. Lunch like the locals do! Bring a picnic and lie back in the flowery grass. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city at gorgeous Svab Hill. Admire the panoramic views and take a gentle hike up to the highest point of Budapest, the Elizabeth Lookout Tower. Soak up Budapest’s gorgeous scenery and enjoy a breath of fresh air! Day 3: Unwind with food & the baths Relax to the max! Budapest has nearly 125 thermal springs, so there’s is no better way to unwind than with a trip to one of its world-famous thermal baths. Soaking in the gorgeous baths is a fantastic way to begin the final day of your 72 hours in Budapest. Learn about the thermal bath history of Budapest and the city’s unique bathing culture. Visit the fabulous thermal baths including the famous Gellért Thermal Bath or Thermae Maiores. Or choose the authentic Turkish baths Király Bath or Veli bej Bath. And don’t miss out on the healing waters at Lukács Bath. You couldn’t be going home any more relaxed!
What other travelers love about our local experts
asimonlago
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6 January 2025
Amazinz tour
Highly recommend the tour with Ivan. Learned a lot about history and how the cold war has impacted contemporary Hungarian history. Ivan has also shared comprehensive research and privately-held pictures from the 1956 uprising.
Spies & Masters: Cold War Tour in Budapest
Stan
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Cold War Tour with Ivan
If you are fortunate enough to engage Ivan for the Budapest Cold War Tour you will certainly be delighted. Our intention during our visit to Budapest was to develop a better understanding of the life of the average Budapest resident through the changes of WWII, Soviet occupation, the 1956 uprising and the subsequent 'cold war'. Our guide, Ivan, brought so many insights that can only be brought by a local. He customized our tour to include the topics we were most interested in. The city's monuments and buildings took on a greater meaning as we added history to each site. We left the tour feeling truly educated. Highly recommended for anyone who would like to be transported to the not so distant past of Budapest's darker history as well as Hungary's relationship to the modern world.
Spies & Masters: Cold War Tour in Budapest
simon
About local
SIMPLY OUTSTANDING
Claudia was engaging, amusing, and knowledgeable. Despite the wet conditions Claudia was able to educate us on the key features of Budapest plus some hidden secrets.
We strongly recommend Claudia
Budapest Art Nouveau Tour
Michael
About local
Budapest for the first time
We loved our experience of being introduced to Budapest by Claudia - she is knowledgeable and personable - in short, an absolute pleasure!! We could not have asked for a more enjoyable or comprehensive tour!!
