Pest side of BUDAPEST

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Budapest - Pest sights

Pest side of Budapest consists of mainly flat terrain.  You can easily tour the below depicted highlights on foot. The monumental attractions start with a sightseeing tour of the parliament or the St Stephen Basilica depending on your preference, but don't miss either. work your sight seeing tour towards Vörösmarty Square and stroll the "pedestrians only" shopping street of Budapest. Sightseeing bus tours and sightseeing walking ours are also available to make things easier for you. Here is a preview of the Budapest attractions to wet your appetite.

Before visiting, just print out the Budapest map found here.

Start your tour at any point. We recommend walking because it inherently allows for short cuts between destinations.

Major highlights
Parliament - the center of the Hungarian government

St. Peter's Basilica - the biggest church found in Budapest. Able to view city from top.

State Opera House - Architecture splendor, a must see.

Pest Concert Hall (Vigado) - in itself a sight, but take a walk on the "corzo" along the Danube, directly in front of it.

Synagogue at Dohany street - the larges found in Budapest. A true piece of art and history of Budapest.

National Museum - where the 1849 revolution started.  Houses wonderful historical items.