Budapest 7 Day Vlog Part 1 | Best Things to Do, Eat & See | Hungary Travel Guide

Budapest 7 Day Vlog Part 1 | Best Things to Do, Eat & See | Hungary Travel Guide

This week I’m in Budapest and I’ve never been 
here before. So I am super excited to explore this city. I’ve done a lot of planning and I’m really 
excited to go around some really cool places, iconic landmarks, and also I’m going to have some 
really great food as well. So let’s go. We flew with KLM from Edinburgh to Budapest with a quick 
transfer in Amsterdam. KLM is by far more superior to the budget airlines like Ryanair or EasyJet. 
KLM gives you extra carry-on luggage allowance for free and also my favourite, free food and 
drinks on all of your flights. What’s not to love? We used the Budapest Go app for our entire 
trip. Once we arrived, we each bought the 15-day Budapest Pass, which cost around £13 or £15, which 
gets you on all the local and suburban buses, railways, metro, trams, and trolley bus. The app 
is so good to plan your journeys, making it really easy to get around. I definitely recommend it. We 
stayed five nights in a central location, Airbnb, and then two nights in a hotel. The Airbnb was 
really reasonably priced and had everything that we needed. The apartment had a large seating area 
and a sofa, which was really cozy, a double bed, and an Ensuite shower room. I really like the open 
plan kitchen and glad the essentials were provided like coffee and tea which was a nice touch. 
Also, there was a separate sink and toilet. I also really liked the internal courtyard. It 
was very charming. We also had a lift up to our apartment which was also really handy. I just 
left the Airbnb now and we’re going to go and get some dinner at Terv for some nice traditional 
Hungarian food. So, let’s go. This restaurant was really cool inside and had a great vibe. We 
got traditional chicken paprikas with homemade dumplings and also the beef stew with homemade 
dumplings, too. We washed it down with some local and cherry beer. All absolutely delicious, 
excellent service, and very budget friendly. Dinner was absolutely lovely. Some proper 
beautiful Hungarian food. And now we’re just going for a wander through the city and going to 
go to a ruin bar. The city is so beautiful. Like I can’t stop filming all the buildings. I’m just 
going to spend the whole day just walking about   looking up and probably walking into something. 
But let’s go get some beer. Our apartment is also around the corner from the Hungarian State Opera 
House and it’s absolutely stunning. Across the road is also this restored neo classical 
palace which is now a five-star hotel. As we arrived in Budapest late in the afternoon 
today, we tried to fit in as much as possible. And what’s better to do than check out the local 
night life. The rune bar we are going to is called Szimpla Kurt. Simple, which translates to simple 
garden, kicked off the rune bar trend in Budapest. It began in 2002 in a modest courtyard bar 
and relocated in 2004 to this derelict stove factory on Kazinczy Street. The founders have 
preserved the building’s crumbling character, layering it with mismatched furniture, surreal 
decor, and art. The bar is even better than I expected. It is so unique. I’ve never been 
anywhere quite as cool as this before. The layout is a maze of interconnected rooms and 
courtyards filled with quirky art and graffiti. We just grabbed a couple of beers. I can’t 
believe there is cherry beer on top in Hungary. It’s literally my favourite kind of beer. I’m 
absolutely delighted. We grabbed a seat and just people watched for a while because it’s 
a great place to do that. I was absolutely loving these guys shoes. What a great place 
to wear them and a total legend. Overall, the vibe in here was awesome. A good 
mix of locals and tourists and the   music was really good as well. Also, 
the drinks were very reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend to come 
here and I will 100% be coming back. Next to simpler care is the street food 
caravan Budapest which is basically a   food court with lots of trucks and 
booths selling loads of different kinds of food and drink. There was so 
much on offer like langos, burgers, Mexican, international dishes, vegan 
alternatives, and even a cocktail bar. The smell of food whilst walking through 
here was amazing. However, we were just so stuffed after dinner that we couldn’t eat 
another thing. One to try next time, though. We just been to the Rune Bar and it was amazing. 
So now we’re going to go to Rumpus tiki bar and I just hope there’s somewhere for us to sit and have 
some cocktails. Let’s go. I was really excited to get some cocktails and I’d heard some really good 
things about this tiki bar. And I’ll tell you, I wasn’t disappointed. Inside was amazing. 
The interior was spot on and the music was vibing. The atmosphere here was just electric. 
The cocktail menu was really well done. I like that it had colour coded key to show you 
the different flavours of cocktails and   also skulls to show you the alcohol intensity. 
It definitely helped us choose our cocktails. And they were amazing. Just look at the presentation 
and the garnishes as well. So cool. We tried the painkiller and three dots and a dash. And then 
we tried Wella tiki and Malihini. And honestly, they were all delicious. A similar price to 
Scotland for cocktails, but the atmosphere here and the service was excellent. So, we were very 
happy overall. What an experience. There was even a lady doing the hula. Such a great addition to 
the evening and totally unexpected. The tiki bar was so much fun. I would recommend you come here 
if you’re visiting. And I will definitely be back. Just walking home and look how beautiful the opera   house looks at night when it’s all 
lit up. It’s absolutely stunning. Bars in Budapest are awesome. That’s 
a wrap. We’ll catch you tomorrow. Morning and welcome to day two of my travels 
in Budapest. We are going to wait to do a   three-hour Segway tour around Budapest. I’m 
really excited. So, let’s go. This map shows roughly where we went, excluding the citadella, 
as it was closed, unfortunately. But our guide adapted the tour to our requests, and it was 
great. Every place I travel, if I have time, I try to do a Segway tour on my first full 
day, as it’s the best way to see a city. Not only does it give you a great overview of 
the city, but sometimes you end up in places that otherwise you would have missed. We started 
the tour heading over the Elizabeth Bridge to the Buda Castle District. The bridge got its name 
from Queen Elizabeth, who was a popular queen, and there’s also a statue of her next to the bridge. 
Just after the bridge, our guide told us the history behind the monument to St. Gerard Sagredo. 
The monument is perched high up the Gellert hill looking down over the Danube. We then hopped back 
on our Segway’s and took in some of the beautiful buildings in the area on our way to the sculpture 
of 0 kilometre where he explained its significance and pointed out the Turul bird statue that 
looks down over Budapest. I love the 1870s Buda Castle funicular. It looked really cool and the 
views going up must be stunning. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to go in at this trip, but 
we’ll definitely do it next time we visit. This   buzzing square is called the Clark Adam’s Square 
after the Scottish engineer that oversaw the construction of the Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Love 
that we do build a good bridge in Scotland, so I’m not surprised. We then drove through the charming 
castle district up to the most beautiful buildings I’ve ever seen. Walking around the Fisherman’s 
Bastion, the Matthia’s Church, and even the Ministry of Interior government building makes 
you feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. We stopped off at Roose Worm for a much needed 
snack and a coffee. Ruszwurm is Budapest’s oldest pastry shop with its beautiful 200 year-old cherry 
wood counter. I really wanted to visit here as I’d heard such great things about it as they’re 
famed for their homemade cream cakes, strudels, and pastries, and I wasn’t disappointed. The 
pastries were so light and fluffy and warm, freshly baked. We got one with cottage cheese,   and it was absolutely delicious. 
And the coffee was excellent, too. Walking around the castle district 
honestly feels like stepping back   in time. The Fisherman’s Bastion is 
a UNESCO World Heritage site and it offers the most stunning views of the city, 
including the Grand Parliament building. We then took a short ride to see the palace and 
castle. And we were so lucky with the timing as they were changing the guards. Such an 
interesting thing to witness. They are   so smart in their uniform and incredibly in 
sync. What an amazing thing to experience. This area is under a lot of 
construction at the moment   which I think is a good thing as it shows 
they are really investing in their city. The views from this side are absolutely 
stunning as well. I look forward to coming back here once the construction is 
complete to see the end results. I was loving riding through 
this tunnel. It’s absolutely   huge and it feels like it went on forever. I was also excited to go over 
the beautiful Széchenyi chain   bridge. It’s so grand and the views 
from it are absolutely fantastic. This is the first time I’ve ever had a private 
tour though and it’s only because of trying to   get the timings right for the activities 
that we wanted to do today. But honestly, it was 100% worth the money. Our guide 
was local and so knowledgeable about the area. Next, we headed to the 
magnificent Parliament building. It’s quite all inspiring and I really 
look forward to seeing it lit up at night. We also visited the shoes on the 
Danube Bank which is a memorial to   the Jews that passed away here during 
World War II. A very moving tribute. We finished off the tour by having a nice ride 
along the riverside and taking in the views. Our guide was awesome. So knowledgeable 
and we learned so much about Budapest past and present. Worth every penny. You 
must do this if you visit. 10 out of 10. After the Segway tour, we caught the 
bus back to the castle district where   we sat on a bench to have a pack lunch we’d 
made earlier. We also stopped past Ruszwurm and grabbed a cherry strudel and some more 
coffee. They were both delicious. We’re just about to go on the Buda Castle Cave guided 
tour. I’m excited. It’s really hot today, so I’m looking forward to go into the 
caves to cool down a little bit. Let’s go. As soon as we started to descend into the 
caves, the temperature dropped rapidly to a cool 12° centigrade. It was really nice. Our 
guide led us through the labyrinth cave system, stopping every so often to explain about the 
history of the caves. It was so interesting to learn about their many uses, such as wine cellars, 
bomb shelters, and even a medieval prison. There was also raves down here in the 1990s. 
Imagine how cool that would have been. The guide even showed us a fossilized mammoth 
tooth in the limestone. How amazing is that? I’m definitely glad we had a knowledgeable guide 
with us. I could see how you could easily get lost down here. It just keeps going on and on. 
I really enjoyed wandering through these natural limestone caves. We even learned a little bit 
about their geology as well. So fascinating. I can’t actually remember what the story is 
behind how these bones got here. Maybe if you come and find out, let me know. This tour was 
excellent. Our guide was really entertaining and we experienced something totally different. You’re 
not actually supposed to film in these caves, but I really wanted to show you guys. If you do 
come, you can take pictures. That’s absolutely fine. We did tip the guide as I’m sure she 
knew what we were up to dragging behind. Totally recommend this tour. Well worth 
it, and it’s not too expensive either. After the tour, we caught the bus and metro 
back to the pest site to our next stop. Now, we’re going to St. Stephen’s Basilica which is 
one of the most beautiful buildings in Budapest. They have a viewing platform up at the top. 
So let’s go see. We got the combo ticket to visit the viewing terrace treasury and also 
inside the church. We went up to the viewing terrace first where on the way you can see 
inside the domed roof of the church which is so cool. I’ve never seen anything like this 
before. Really worth coming to have a look. This has to be one of the best views in Budapest. 
It’s really cool that there’s a 360° view from here as well. I was really surprised that it 
actually rained a bit while we were up here, but I think that the grey clouds added to 
the dramatic backdrop of the city skyline. We then headed down to go into the church itself. 
The Basilica is one of Hungary’s most important churches dedicated to the country’s first 
king. And it is absolutely stunning inside. The neo classical architecture, ornate chapels,   and beautifully painted dome is 
actually quite breath taking. The treasury was also worth a visit, packed 
with sacred artifacts and the church’s hidden treasures. Overall, the Basilica is a must 
see if you are visiting Budapest. We walked back to the apartment from the Basilica to 
get ready for the evening. On the way out, we took the metro from the beautiful Opera 
Station. This station was opened in 1896 and was the first metro system in continental Europe. 
Isn’t it just beautiful? In the evenings, down by the riverside is a place to be in Budapest. 
We caught up with this band just setting up. This evening, we’re going for a folk 
dinner cruise. We’ve got four course   menu to get through and there’s going to be 
some traditional dancing as well. So, let’s go. The boat was a good size, not too big 
and had quite an intimate feel to it.   I just loved watching the live music 
performances. It doesn’t even matter to me what kind of music it is. 
There’s just something magical   about people that have really mastered 
how to play their instruments. Okay. I paid a little extra for a window seat, which 
in all honesty probably wasn’t necessary as you were free to walk around the boat into the 
front deck. at any time to see the great views of the scenery. For our welcome drink, we got a 
free glass of prosecco and we also ordered some espresso martini cocktails. Our appetizer was 
a Caponata Schiacciata and it was really nice. After every course, we kept going outside to 
check out the views. The more the sun set, the more beautiful it became. Our starter was chicken 
dumpling soup with tarragon and it was absolutely delicious. I just love how Budapest lights up at 
night. It began to make the cruise feel really romantic. I even loved how the sunset behind 
the clouds added to the atmospheric evening. The star of the show this evening had to 
be the Parliament building all lit up.   It honestly looked golden and its reflection 
in the water just added to its beauty. You cannot miss seeing this if you visit Budapest. 
It’s just stunning. The next cocktail I got was the spicy passion fruit margarita which was so 
good. And our mains were pesto chicken roualade and risotto bianco and porcini and wild mushroom 
gnocchi with a mushroom crusted cod fillet. The portions were huge and very filling and really 
tasty. I really enjoyed the dancing. It kept a great vibe going on the boat and it was very 
entertaining. The next cocktails we had were exotic spice pineapple and cinnamon apple 
bourbon. All were absolutely delicious. I was so impressed with the coordination these 
guys had. It was mesmerising to watch them. I love that everyone got up to dance as well. It 
was so much fun to see everyone having a great time and letting their hair down. For dessert, we 
had avocado chocolate mousse and it was so rich, creamy, and decadent. It was so hard not 
to film the Parliament building again. It just looks so amazing lit up. I couldn’t help 
myself. This cruise was on the more expensive side of things that we did on this trip, but 
it was so worth it. The food was delicious, the music and dancing was so entertaining, and 
the staff and the service was also really good, and the views were to die for. And we indulged 
ourselves in cocktails. It’s our holiday after all. We’re not going to do something like this 
every day, so why not enjoy yourself? I am definitely a huge fan of boat trips anyway, 
but this has got to be number one so far. We stumbled across this fantastically 
lit ferris wheel on the way home. I   just love the contrast between the 
old fountain and the new wheel. The Basilica also looks really nice lit 
up at night. That’s me wrapping up for day two. The river cruise was amazing. 
I definitely recommend if you’re here,   you should come on one of those evening cruises, the folk music one especially. Get up and dance 
and have a great time. I’ll see you tomorrow. Good morning. Day three in Budapest and we’re back 
in the castle district. We’re going to take in some sights, get some coffee, and then we’re going 
to go to another cave. We’ve got some more things   planned this afternoon. So, let’s go. I really 
wanted to come back here early in the morning to walk around and enjoy this picturesque area. 
It’s really nice when it’s a lot quieter at these usually busier sites, so it’s much more peaceful 
in the mornings to come and take it all in. The Fisherman’s Bastion is one of Budapest’s 
most enchanting landmarks. Built in the late 19th century, its fairy tale towers and 
sweeping terraces were not designed for defence, but to showcase the city’s breath 
taking views. From here, you can see the iconic Parliament building, the winding Danube, 
and the heart of Pest laid out before you. The name honours a guild of fishermen who once 
defended these city’s walls in the Middle Ages. Today, it’s a place to wander, admire, and capture 
Budapest’s unforgettable skyline. We also wanted to go inside the beautiful Matthia’s Church. 
When you go inside, you’ll find a breath taking interior, golden frescos, soaring arches, and an 
atmosphere that feels both sacred and timeless. This is one of the most unique church interiors 
that I’ve ever seen. The churches of the neo gothic architecture style, which is my favourite, 
but the stylised geometric patterns and colourful interiors is definitely not what you would 
expect to see inside. And I just love it. And look at how cool this staircase 
is as well. What a great design. The best views of the church is definitely 
from upstairs on this balcony. It’s so grand and looks so impressive from here. I really 
loved all the stained glass windows as well, just like little pieces of art. There was 
also a wee exhibition to go around as well, which was really interesting. Overall, 
this church exceeded my expectations. It was well worth a visit. And next time I 
would also like to go up into the tower as well. After the church, we went back to our favourite 
spot, Ruszwurm, to get some coffee and cake. We got a poppy seed strudel and a cream cake. 
I really wanted to try this cream cake as they are famous for it, and it was actually 
the most delicious cake that I’ve ever had. We had a we stroll down the street to take 
in some of the beautiful views from the   other side of the hill and they didn’t 
disappoint. What a gorgeous morning. After that delicious coffee and cake, we’re 
going to go to the labyrinth cave system. It’s not guided. You can just walk about by yourself. 
And at least it’s going to be a lot cooler than   it is outside today. So, let’s go. The labyrinth 
cave system is slightly different to the other cave that we visited, but it’s going to be just 
as cool. Actually, the first thing we stumbled   across was the complete darkness section where 
you have to use your senses to walk around. It was so much fun just feeling your way around and 
trying not to walk into the walls. Can’t see. It was completely dark and then you would just find a 
creepy little room and then there was some really   haunting figures of children and other scenes 
of people. It was really fun. That’s so creepy. That’s really creepy. This is fun 
stuff. There is a section called the Hungarian king statue wall where all 
the distinguished kings are presented. The labyrinth also has a stone gallery. So it was 
cool to see some of these older pieces. There is also some scene staged that represent the original 
set props and costumes of the opera house. Legend has it that Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for 
Dracula, was once held in these caves. Spooky. We don’t have anything like this in Scotland, so I 
was up for as many cave adventures as we had time for. I actually really enjoyed these dimly lit 
caves. It was good fun to wander about and get lost underground. It felt like stepping back in 
time. A journey through myth, medieval secrets, and darkness. I’d recommend this for sure. 
After all that walking about in the dark, we needed a pick me up. So, we went for a 
coffee and headed to Buddha as our Segway guide recommended we go there for 
some strudels. We grabbed a couple   of coffees and a cottage cheese strudel 
and they were great. Just what we needed. We then went for a wander to see the ruins of 
the church of St. Mary Magdalene. Inside was closed, but it was really cool to see the 
footprint of where the old church stood. We then caught the bus and the trolley 
bus to see the Great Market Hall. It’s the city’s largest and most iconic 
indoor market. It opened in 1897 and is a grand masterpiece of steel and glass. 
The market was just buzzing inside with hundreds of stalls selling everything 
and anything that you could think of. The stalls were selling things from 
fresh produce like meat and cheeses, fruit and vegetables, cakes and pastries, 
spices, mushrooms, gifts and souvenirs, pottery, clothes, and so much more. There was 
even a cool mushroom display which was so cute. Also upstairs there were food places that 
smelled amazing when we walked past them. Even if you’re not coming here to buy anything, 
you should definitely come to see the beautiful   building. A lovely market, well worth a visit 
if you’re in the area. Good vibes inside. After seeing all the food in the market 
hall, we’re going to get something to eat   at Leila’s authentic Lebanese restaurant. The 
restaurant looked cool both inside and out. I got a tropical breeze cocktail, and it was 
perfect for this warm weather. We also ordered batata harra, hummus awarma, Lebanese bread, 
and chich taouk. All was absolutely delicious, and we cleaned our plates. definitely 
recommend this place. That food was to die for, but we really over ate, so we 
decided to try and walk it off and take in some of the sides. We stumbled across 
this beautiful area, a lovely church, this stunning synagogue, some cool street art, and also a sculpture. And after all that walking, we finally 
made it to the Gozsdu market to have a   look around. There was lots on offer like 
sunglasses, jewellery, toys, earrings, candles, art and prints, clothing, souvenirs, 
and so much more. I could go on and on. It was really nice to see a good mix of arts and crafts. 
Well worth a nosey if you’re in the moody shop. Our next stop was the House of Terror Museum,   which contains exhibits related to the fascist 
and communist regimes in 20th century Hungary. The museum is also a memorial to the victims 
of the regimes, including those detained, interrogated, tortured, or killed in the 
building. You’re not actually supposed to film, but I wanted to risk it for you guys, so I 
filmed what I could on the sly. The museum and the exhibitions were all well done, really 
interesting, and very thought provoking. The reconstructed prison and cells actually made   me quite emotional thinking of what 
horrors took place in this building. Overall, a very educational visit for 
me. Emotional and quite intense. Lots of really interesting information and 
I would recommend it’s worth a visit. This evening, we’re going to play some 
indoor mini golf. It looks like it’s kind   of glow-in-the-dark inside, so it should be quite 
cool. So, let’s go see. As soon as we stepped in, I knew I was going to love it. I hadn’t played 
mini golf for ages, and I was so excited to give it a go. We grabbed some beers and our scorecards 
and found a course to start with. You can just start and finish anywhere, wherever’s free at 
the time. There were three different themes of the rooms that the courses were in. There was 
a really cool space room which was done with planets and spacemen, a haunted mansion type 
graveyard with ghosts and ghouls and a really cool tropical rainforest with a jungle animal 
theme. Some of the courses were not too hard, so we did manage to start off quite well, but 
they definitely became harder as we went around. I couldn’t believe it when I got a hole in one. It   was pure luck to be honest. I’m not 
taking any credit for my skill level. Once we had finished these courses, we had the 
option to go upstairs and do another pirate   themed course. So, we had so much fun that we 
couldn’t say no. And I’m so glad we did because this course was also really cool and really well 
done. I don’t know if it was just because we were a couple of drinks down by this point, but I think 
this course was definitely harder. I won the first game but lost the pirate one. Overall though, 
this was honestly so much fun. These courses were really original, well executed, and we had a right 
good laugh. Something fun to do in the evening. We needed a late night snack, 
so we headed to the kebab shop,   which was around the corner from our Airbnb. Just finished playing mini golf. It was so much 
fun. Now, we’ve got some kebab from Hero Kebab, and we’re going to go back to the Airbnb 
and eat it tonight. We’re going on a day   trip out of Budapest tomorrow. So, I hope 
you’ll join us then. See you later. PS. The food was delicious. Good morning. This 
is day four of our trip to Budapest. Today, we’re going to the Szimpla Kert Market to see 
if there’s any goodies and to get some coffee. And then we’re going to take a train to a 
lovely little town called Szentendre. So,   let’s go. We walked to Szimpla Kert. I 
really love this street that it’s on. It has such a vibe. I was really intrigued to see 
what this place looked like during the daytime. And it definitely had more of a calm feeling. 
It was quite peaceful to walk through the open courtyard and be technically outside surrounded 
by loads of plants. It’s such a chill place to relax on a Sunday morning. The market was still 
setting up as we arrived coz we were quite early, but it was lovely to see all the local produce 
on offer. We grabbed some coffee and had a wonder around to wait for it to open. And the benefit of 
going early during the day is that you can also have a really good nosey around all the unusual 
and cool objects that are used as furniture. There was lots of fresh produce 
like a lavender infused stall, truffle pesto, spices, jams, 
chili sauce, honey, palinka, and my favourite cheese. I just love cheese, 
especially unusual flavoured ones. So, we had to buy some. We tried a few and 
ended up buying one with pumpkin seeds and a chilli and garlic one as 
well. They were both very tastey. We then nipped back to our Airbnb to put our 
cheese in the fridge and caught the metro to the Buda side in order to catch the train. We 
grabbed some snacks and coffee while we waited for the train. They were so good, especially the ones 
with the wee sausages inside them. It was so nice to see some of the countryside out of the window 
and be out of the built up city for a while on the way as well. As soon as we stepped off the train, 
I already loved it here. The quaint and colourful wee houses and charming cobble streets were 
exactly what I had hoped for. We’ve just arrived and I’ve got some ice cream here because it’s 
absolutely roasting today. We found this charming little shop and I think it’s pronounced lavender, 
levendula in English. And they infuse lavender in ice cream and it’s absolutely delicious. I’m 
excited to explore this little town some more. The tourist information shop is right 
across the road from the ice cream shop,   which is so handy. We had a quick look inside 
and there was lots of lovely souvenirs inside to choose from. We also got ourselves a 
map to help us explore this lovely town. We were also lucky when we visited and there 
was a little market on which was selling loads of interesting things like second hand books, 
lovely original jewellery, pretty handmade items, and loads and loads of souvenirs. There was also 
so many cute little shops dotted along this main street as well. I couldn’t believe how busy it was 
here. It was just buzzing with life. This town is definitely one of the most picturesque places 
I’ve ever been. The old town is just gorgeous with all the colourful buildings, lanterns, and 
even the most beautiful famous umbrella street. I adore all the little alleys and side 
streets that lead you deeper into this   charming town. It’s such an interesting place to 
explore. You never know where you will end up. We took some time out of the hustle and bustle 
of the town centre and wandered around this lush Japanese garden. It was lovely just to sit 
and relax and listen to the birds singing and the insects buzzing around. And there was 
even some koi fish in the pond. How cool. We’re just walking around this beautiful Japanese   garden trying to get some shade out of 
the sun. It’s absolutely gorgeous here. I would definitely recommend to visit this 
delightful little piece of serenity if you’re ever in town. We then just had a wonder and got 
lost in the little cobbled streets and ended up at this amazing viewpoint where the Serbian 
Tanners Memorial stands. This has got to be one of the most beautiful and secluded 
spots in town. Just look at the views. We carried on through the alleys until we reached 
the Belgrade Cathedral. It was really grand and ornate with sparkling gold accents framing the 
paintings. I even really like the outside as well. It’s so unusual in colour. There is lots to do in 
this little town. We stumbled past a quaint little art gallery and poked our heads in for a nosey, 
but our stomachs were rumbling by this point, so we headed back into the town square to get some 
lunch. We’ve just stopped off at the Elizabeth restaurant to have some beer and get some lunch. 
We got a couple of well deserved cold beers, and we shared a Black Forest cold soup for starters, 
which was so refreshing. We then had some proper comfort food, chicken, ham, cheese, and fries. and 
also stuffed red peppers and potatoes. The food was really filling and we really enjoyed 
the view of the square from our table. We then had a we stroll through the busy streets 
and stopped for a coffee and some fresh lemonade to watch the world go by. The lemonade was so 
refreshing and just what we needed to cool down. We then had another potter around walking through   the beautiful side streets and 
just exploring this lovely town. We then grabbed a couple of beers 
down by the riverside and listened   to some music while we waited for 
our transport back to Budapest. Instead of getting the train back to Budapest, 
we’re going to get on a boat and I’m really   looking forward to it. Let’s go. The boat 
was so busy, but we managed to grab a seat upstairs so we could enjoy the views. I 
think the boat takes just over an hour, but I honestly can’t remember as we 
were really enjoying the cruise back. Before heading off, I had went 
to the tourist information office   and grabbed some local beer for 
the ride. It was really tastey. It was such a relaxing boat ride. Everyone 
was just enjoying the views and chatting. I had to include one last shot of the beautiful 
Parliament building. It would be rude not to. Overall, an excellent way to get back to Budapest. 
We really enjoyed the ride and stunning scenery. I would highly recommend to do this. If you 
have enough time, if you’re in Budapest,   I would definitely do a day trip to Szentendre. 
It’s absolutely gorgeous. Not to be missed. We made it back to Budapest and now we’re going to 
go and get some dinner at a Hungarian restaurant called Tüköry. Let’s go. The restaurant was 
really busy with locals, which is always a great sign. Really authentic inside. I love 
the wooden interior and all the beers from all over the world. As usual, we grabbed some 
beers and we got ourselves some starters, which was Hortobágyi Palacsinta, which is a 
savoury meat pancake, and it was absolutely delicious. 100% recommend to try this. We also 
had chicken breast paprikas with cheese dumplings, a cucumber salad, and stuffed pork with 
paprika sauce and cheese dumplings, too. Excellent food and excellent 
service. We will be back here again. Thank you so much for watching part one of my week 
in Budapest. It’s been absolutely amazing. I wish I could have crammed it all into one video, but 
I couldn’t. So, part two is going to be linked   in the description when it’s made. Thank you 
so much for watching. Give me a thumbs up if you enjoyed it. Write a comment if you’ve ever 
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Join me in Budapest, where I take you through the heart of Hungary’s stunning capital city. If you’re planning a Europe travel adventure, love discovering hidden gems, or simply want inspiration for your next trip, this Budapest travel vlog is packed with tips, must-see sights, and local food experiences.

In this first part of my 7-day Budapest itinerary, we’ll explore iconic landmarks like the Hungarian Parliament Building, stroll along the Danube River, and uncover some of the best things to do in Budapest at night and during the day. I’ll also share recommendations on what to eat in Budapest, from traditional Hungarian dishes to street food you don’t want to miss.

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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:16 – Flights, BudapestGo app & Airbnb
01:44 – DAY 1 – Trev Restaurant
03:04 – Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar
05:30 – Rumpus Tiki Bar
07:17 – DAY 2 – Segway Tour – Queen Elisabeth Bridge & Gellert Hill
09:07 – Castle Hill – Fisherman’s Bastian & St. Matthias Church
09:25 – Ruszwurm,
10:20 – Buda Castle & Changing guards
11:45 – Széchenyi Chain Bridge
12:13 – Hungarian Parliament Building
12:27 – Shoes on the Danube Bank
13:21 – Buda Castle Cave Tour
15:23 – Inside St. Stephen’s Basilica
17:36 – Folk Dinner River Cruise
22:11 – DAY 3 – Fisherman’s Bastian
23:21 – Inside St. Matthias Church
24:38 – Ruszwurm
25:16 – Labyrinth Cave
27:13 – Buda Rétesvár
27:58 – Great Market Hall
29:18 – Leila’s Authentic Lebanese Cuisine
30:18 – Gozsdu Market
30:51 – House of Terror
32:01 – Indoor MiniGolf & Hero Kebab
34:27 – DAY 4 – Szimpla Kert Sunday Martket
36:35 – Day trip to Szentendre
37:04 – Levendulu Ice Cream
37:26 – Tourist Information Shop
37:43 – Szentendre Weekend Market
38:48 – Japanese Garden
39:40 – Tanners Cross Viewpoint
40:03 – Belgrade Cathedral
40:34 – Elisabeth Restaurant
41:08 – Lola Cukrászda
41:38 – Cafe Christine,
41:55 – Boat to Budapest, Mahart Passnave
43:13 – Tukory Restaurant

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