Day Tour: Budapest Sights & Spas, Hungary
Soak away your aches and pains, and discover Budapest's beauty on a journey through the spas & history of the Hungarian capital. Learn about traditions & visit major landmarks from the bustle of downtown to the healing waters of the Széchenyi baths.
£25
Greentraveller's Top Tip: The greenest and most scenic way to reach Budapest from the UK is by train. From London St Pancras, relax on the train via Paris and Munich to Budapest whilst gazing out at the pictureque landscapes of breathtaking views of Western European countryside.
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Details of Urban Adventure in Budapest: Budapest Sights & Spas
Enjoy Hungarian spa traditions on this day tour of Budapest, as you discover the history of this beautiful capital, whilst relaxing in a soothing Budapest thermal bath. As you enter the breathtaking Gellert Thermal Baths, you'll find a stunning art nouveau building, which is known for its mosaics: here you'll learn about the waters that surround Budapest, and their healing properties - there are over 125 spring water sources in the hills around the city. Next, you'll head to a church carved into a Budapest hillside before crossing the Bridge of Liberty into Pest, and taking the tram to explore the city from a different vantage point. Admire city’s striking architecture, with wonderful buildings ranging from opulent Buda Castle to the white towers of the Fisherman’s Bastion.
Leave the tram in the city’s old Jewish district and as you wander around, you'll learn about the area's history. Travel below Budapest on the historic Metro: a world heritage site and the oldest underground railway on the European continent. You'll alight at City Park, a huge space much-loved by locals, particularly in Summer, and the perfect place to people watch. Discover one of the park’s best known landmarks, the Vajdahunyad castle, and enjoy a refreshing glass of natural spring water at the drinking parlour. After a day exploring the city sights, it’s now time to soak those tired muscles in the healing waters of the Széchenyi Thermal Bath. Let your muscles relax, and perhaps play a game of chess with a local, as you indulge in this century-old Hungarian tradition.
What price includes
- Some transport (indicated in details)
- Entrance fee to Gellért Spa
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
Entrance of Gellért Thermal Bath.
Budapest Keleti
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
The Gellert Baths are a ten minute walk across the river from Kalvin Ter metro station (line 2 - change at Deak Ferenc Ter if coming from Keleti station).
How to get there:
Train from London to Budapest
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Budapest Keleti Station
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
Széchenyi fürdö metro station is on line 1, connect at Deak Ferenc Ter for metro 2 to Keleti Station.
How to get back:
Train from Budapest to London
