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What to book before you travel to Budapest?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

3 activities to book · about €49 per person

Budapest

Days 1-7
Days 1-7Hungarian ParliamentThe largest building in Hungary, neo-Gothic with a 96-metre dome; inside are the gilded grand staircase and the Holy Crown under guard.€13Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Széchenyi BathsA yellow neo-baroque bathhouse from 1913 with 18 pools; the ritual is sauna, then the 38-degree outdoor pool, where locals play chess.€30Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7St Stephen's BasilicaBudapest's largest church, finished in 1905 and 96 metres high, keeps the country's most revered relic: the mummified right hand of King Stephen.€6Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Fishermen's Bastion · Szimpla Kert · Gellért Hill · Margaret Island · Great Market Hall

All activities in Budapest on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Budapest cost?

€49 per person if you do them all, across 3 bookings. The most expensive is "Széchenyi Baths" at €30, the cheapest "St Stephen's Basilica" at €6. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Budapest without booking anything?

5 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Fishermen's Bastion, Szimpla Kert, Gellért Hill, Margaret Island. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

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