Preserved atmosphere of imperial greatness Budapest is popular among travelers who prefer cognitive tourism. The traditional program of excursions around the city includes majestic administrative buildings, strict Gothic basilicas and quaint baroque quarters.
Main historical places
- The main architectural masterpiece of Budapest is the pompous building of the Hungarian Parliament. Its façade flaunts on most postcards, striking with an abundance of graceful arches, towers and open spans.
- From the Szechenyi Chain Bridge, which unites two parts of the city, beautiful panoramas are opened.
- Buda Castle and the Knight's Bastion are two fortresses worth visiting for connoisseurs of historical places.
- The monumental Basilica of St. Stephen and the Church of Matthias are very atmospheric temples, one of the most beautiful sacral architectural structures in Europe.
After a pedestrian or bus sightseeing tour, you should pay attention to the cultural program. In Budapest, you can enjoy an opera at the Hungarian Opera House and get acquainted with the creations of local artists of different ages in the Hungarian National Gallery or the Museum of Fine Arts.
Quests around the city from Surprise Me
If you are bored with the usual group or individual guided tours, try to get acquainted with the city in a completely new format of adventure.
Interactive tours that you can order and buy on the service Surprise me at an affordable price, compiled by residents. They are a mixture of a game quest and a cognitive journey, during which you will learn interesting facts about places that are unlikely to find in the classic guidebook.
The proposed thematic routes include both main sights and unique places where the foot of an ordinary tourist has not trod. You will discover the secrets and mysteries of the Hungarian pearl, and the process of acquaintance with the city in this format will leave an indelible impression.
Unusual excursions can be spent alone or with friends. The independent passage of the stages allows you to distribute the time as you want, without being guided by the timetable of the tourist route, which at cost can be much more expensive.
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