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Things to do in Budapest

81 ideas for a day or a night in Budapest, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Walking tours · 24Live music · 19Nightlife · 17Tours & day trips · 6Outdoors · 5Arts & culture · 5Family · 2Meet people · 1Sport · 1Festivals & events · 1

Walking tours in Budapest

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FreeBest of Budapest Free Walking TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeFree Essential Budapest TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeHighlights and Secrets of Budapest In Depth Tour Daily · 3.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFree🎖️Free General Tour of the Historic Center.🟡 Welcome to BudapestDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeBuda Castle free tour: Fisherman’s Bastion, Royal PalaceDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeWonders of Buda Castle and the Underground Hidden Gems. Historical Free Tour Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeJewish Heritage free walking tour with Local GuidesDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeBuda AND Pest in One Step - See It All, Miss NothingDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeJewish Quarter & Synagogues with personal storiesDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFree© Budapest Free Walking Tour ✅ BY LOCALSDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalk

Live music in Budapest

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Danko Jones (CA), support: Split DogsThu 15 October, 7pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 14,402Tosca (IC series, semi-staged)Thu 15 October, 7pm · Hungarian State OperaKALAPÁCS | Rudán Joe BandFri 16 October, 6pm · Barba Negra Blue Stage · From HUF 8,000André Rieu 2026Fri 16 October, 7:30pm · MVM DomeDub Pistols (UK), Freestylers (UK), MangoFri 16 October, 7:30pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 9,900BIKINI - Őszi KlubnyitóSat 17 October, 6:30pm · Barba Negra Red Stage · From HUF 5,499Sear Bliss, Watch My Dying, guest: BornholmSat 17 October, 6:30pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 8,000Vakhtang Kakhidze | Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra - Voice of GeorgiaSat 17 October, 7:30pm · Müpa Budapest - Béla Bartók National Concert Hall · From HUF 3,900HÁRY 100 - Hungarian singers present Kodály folk songsSun 18 October, 11am · Hungarian State OperaDes Rocs (US), Finn Forster (GB)Sun 18 October, 8pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 11,315

Nightlife in Budapest

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A38 ShipDistrict XI - Buda riversideSzimpla KertDistrict VII - Jewish Quarter360 BarDistrict VI - TerézvárosAkvárium KlubDistrict V - BelvárosBudapest Jazz ClubDistrict XIII - ÚjlipótvárosBarba NegraDistrict XXI - CsepelDürer KertDistrict XI - LágymányosBoutiq BarDistrict VI - TerézvárosOpus Jazz ClubDistrict IX - FerencvárosAkvaWaves invites: Ely Oaks 360Fri 16 October, 11:30pm · Akvárium Klub - NagyHall

Tours & day trips in Budapest

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Esztergom Basilica and Dome LookoutTrain from Budapest Nyugati (about 1.5 hours) · From HUF 5,600Hollókő Old VillageBus or car from Budapest (about 2 hours) · From HUF 4,000Eger Castle (Dobó István Castle Museum)Train or coach from Budapest (about 2 hours)Gödöllő Royal PalaceSuburban rail (HÉV H8) from Örs vezér tereSkanzen - Hungarian Open Air Museum, SzentendreHÉV H5 to Szentendre, then busTihany Abbey (Lake Balaton)Car or train plus bus via Balatonfüred (about 2 hours from…

Outdoors in Budapest

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FreeBudapest - Szentendre - Budapest cycle route (BKK)44.7 km · about 4 hrsFreeNagy-Szénás and Zsíroshegy hike (BKK route)10.6 km · about 3 hrsFreeBudapest - Dunakeszi - Budapest cycle route (BKK)50 km · about 4.5 hrsFreeHűvösvölgy - Hármashatár-hegy - Solymárvölgy Blue Trail loop (BKK route)Route from BKK (Budapest Transport Centre)FreeKamaraerdő loop (BKK route)7.3 km · about 2 hrs

Arts & culture in Budapest

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Art Market Budapest 2026Thu 15 October, 11am · MTK SportparkRészletekből maga az egész | Sáros László György épületei és fotóiThu 15 October · MűcsarnokDuna Art Ensemble: Romany Face - Romengi facaFri 16 October, 7pm · Müpa Budapest - Festival Theatre · From HUF 4,500Háry JánosSat 17 October, 6:30pm · Hungarian State OperaVerdi: Macbeth - Encore (The Met: Live in HD)Sun 18 October, 6pm · Müpa Budapest - Festival Theatre · From HUF 4,900

Family in Budapest

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Little Swan LakeSat 17 October, 11am · Hungarian State OperaMondoCon - Őszi MondoCon 2026Sat 17 October · Hungexpo · From HUF 11,000

Meet people in Budapest

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Oldtimer Show Budapest (XXII.)Sat 17 October, 9am · Magyar Vasúttörténeti Park · From HUF 8,000

Sport in Budapest

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FTC vs FC Viktoria Plzeň (UEFA Europa League)Thu 15 October, 9pm · Groupama Aréna

Festivals & events in Budapest

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Liszt Fest 2026Thu 15 October · Müpa Budapest
What’s On BudapestThis week in Budapest, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in BudapestThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Budapest, answered

What are the best things to do in Budapest?

Right now: Best of Budapest Free Walking Tour (walking tours), Danko Jones (CA), support: Split Dogs (live music), A38 Ship (nightlife) and Esztergom Basilica and Dome Lookout (tours & day trips). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Budapest?

Best of Budapest Free Walking Tour, Free Essential Budapest Tour, Highlights and Secrets of Budapest In Depth Tour and 🎖️Free General Tour of the Historic Center.🟡 Welcome to Budapest, and 13 more.

What's on in Budapest this week?

What's On Budapest has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.