
Fisherman's Bastion & Buda Castle
Budapest's most photogenic viewpoint, Matthias Church and the Castle District lanes — an easy half-day.
upper towers about €4; guided walks cost more

Inside Hungary's Parliament: the grand staircase, the dome hall and the Holy Crown. Visits are by guided tour only.
The tour lasts about 45 minutes and starts at the visitor centre. You'll see the grand staircase, the dome hall with the Holy Crown and the former Upper House lobby.
EU citizens pay a reduced price (bring ID). English-language tours sell out in peak season, so book online in advance.
Official site: www.parlament.hu/web/orszaghaz/jegyarak
No, the Parliament can only be visited on a guided tour.
About €18 for EU adults and about €35 for non-EU adults; students get a discount.

Budapest's most photogenic viewpoint, Matthias Church and the Castle District lanes — an easy half-day.
upper towers about €4; guided walks cost more

Ybl's restored palace on Andrássy Avenue: grand staircase, auditorium and royal box. Some tours add a short live performance.
from about €30

Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge in one hour, seen from the water. A quick loop by day, a lit-up panorama by night.
from about €14 (daytime cruise); dinner cruises cost more
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