Castle Hill
- 9:00Castle HillSight
- 10:30Castle HillSight
- 11:30Castle HillSight
- 15:00DanubeWalk
- 16:30Danube PromenadePestWalk
This three-day itinerary covers Budapest from Castle Hill to the Danube and on to City Park. It begins with the Buda castle district, then covers central Pest sites including the Parliament and Opera, and ends with Heroes' Square and the baths. The order works because it clusters attractions in adjacent areas each day and reserves time for the baths.
Three days covers the main sights on both sides of the Danube. Walk the bridges and use metro line M1 for quick moves between areas.
Booking online ahead saves queuing at the entrance, especially at weekends. Tickets are day passes, with prices changing by day of the week, so check the official site for current rates.
Take bus 16 from Castle Hill to the Chain Bridge then tram 2 along the river. The trip takes 25 minutes.
Reserve English tours online at least seven days ahead. Slots fill fast and cost 10 euros per person.