Begin your visit on the Buda side, exploring the historic Castle District. Highlights include: – Buda Castle (outside view) – Matthias Church (outside view) – Fisherman’s Bastion (with panoramic views over the Danube and Parliament) – Old cobbled streets and charming courtyards

Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a cozy local restaurant, where you can try authentic Hungarian dishes like goulash with spatzle, chicken paprikash, stuffed cabbage and many more. After lunch, head across the river to explore the vibrant downtown area. Key sights include: – Hungarian Parliament Building (outside view) – Shoes on the Danube memorial – St. Stephen’s Basilica (outside view) – Liberty Square – Nearby architectural gems and hidden courtyards

Dive into one of Budapest’s most fascinating and lively neighborhoods, rich in history and culture. Highlights include: – Great Synagogue (the largest in Europe) – Jewish Memorial Tree in the courtyard of the synagogue – Szimpla Kert, the original and most iconic ruin bar – Striking murals and colorful firewall art – Sisi statue in a small hidden park – Various Jewish memorial sites scattered through the area – Traces of the WWII-era ghetto, including markers and outlines preserved in the pavement

Enjoy a scenic drive down Budapest’s elegant boulevard, lined with 19th-century architecture. Once at City Park, see: – Heroes’ Square – Vajdahunyad Castle (outside view) – City Park Lake – Széchenyi Baths (outside view) – Ethnographic Museum (outside view) – House of Hungarian Music (outside view)