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Central Hungary

4.1
Thermal Spas · Historic Sites · Government Buildings
Home to many of the country's main attractions, Central Hungary offers a multitude of educational attractions like museums and exhibitions. The region also draws tourists for its cultural attractions like opera houses and galleries, as well as its architectural sights, including basilicas, churches, and bridges. Pest County, the only county within this region, contains the country's capital and most of the other tourist areas in the nation. For those looking to experience the natural surroundings of Hungary, the Pilis Mountains offer many trails for hiking and mountain biking. Make the most of your holiday in Central Hungary by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our Hungary travel app.
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    Top Central Hungary tours

    FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dinner & Cruise on the Danube in Budapest
    4.2
    Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
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    FROM $47 BOOK WITH VIATOR Budapest All in One Walking Tour with Cafe Stop
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $93 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-day Wine Tasting Tour in Etyek Wine Country near Budapest
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Entrance to Széchenyi Spa with Optional Massage
    4.1
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $18 BOOK WITH VIATOR Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
    4.0
    Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
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    FROM $37 BOOK WITH VIATOR Budapest Jewish Heritage Walking Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $29 BOOK WITH VIATOR Budapest Bike Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 150 to 240 minutes
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    FROM $43 BOOK WITH VIATOR Budapest Segway Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Budapest Central Market Hall Walk with Tastings
    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    Places to visit in Central Hungary

    BudapestTrip planner BEST FOR: Thermal Spa, Historic Site, Government Building SzentendreTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Landmark, Art Museum VisegradTrip planner BEST FOR: Castle, Specialty Museum, Outdoor Activity VacTrip planner BEST FOR: Landmark, Specialty Museum, Church ZebegenyTrip planner BEST FOR: Monument, Church

    Regions of Central Hungary

    Pest CountyTrip planner

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    Popular things to do in Central Hungary

    Hungarian Parliament Building ©
    Government Building
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Budapest
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fisherman's Bastion ©
    World heritage site
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Budapest
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    ©
    Thermal Spa
    Thermal Spas
    Budapest
    3.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Matthias Church ©
    World heritage site
    Matthias Church
    Budapest
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour

    Historic Sites in Central Hungary

    St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
    Church
    St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
    Budapest
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Liberty Statue ©
    Historic Site
    Liberty Statue
    Budapest
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Dohány Street Synagogue ©
    Religious Site
    Dohány Street Synagogue
    Budapest
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Citadel ©
    Historic Site
    Citadel
    Budapest
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Central Hungary

    Heroes' Square ©
    Monument
    Heroes' Square
    Budapest
    4.4
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Szechenyi Lanchid ©
    Bridge
    Szechenyi Lanchid
    Budapest
    4.6
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden ©
    Zoo
    Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
    Budapest
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    Vaci Street ©
    Neighborhood
    Vaci Street
    Budapest
    2.9
    Duration: 1 hour

    Museums in Central Hungary

    House of Terror Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    House of Terror Museum
    Budapest
    3.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria) ©
    World heritage site
    Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
    Budapest
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hungarian National Museum ©
    History Museum
    Hungarian National Museum
    Budapest
    4.0
    Duration: 1 hour
    Koller Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Koller Gallery
    Budapest
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Central Hungary

    Margaret Island ©
    Island
    Margaret Island
    Budapest
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum ©
    History Museum
    Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
    Budapest
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    ©
    Food Tour
    Food Tours
    Budapest
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) ©
    Bridge
    Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)
    Budapest
    4.5
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Shopping in Central Hungary

    Central Market Hall ©
    Farmers Market
    Central Market Hall
    Budapest
    3.7
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Herend Porcelain - Hadik Shop ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Herend Porcelain - Hadik Shop
    Budapest
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Elfenbein Comforters ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Elfenbein Comforters
    Budapest
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Arena Mall ©
    Shopping Mall
    Arena Mall
    Budapest
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    BudapestRolling ©
    Segway Tour
    BudapestRolling
    Budapest
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Fungarian ©
    Lesson / Workshop
    Fungarian
    Budapest
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Silverline Cruises ©
    Nightlife
    Silverline Cruises
    Budapest
    2.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    MiniPolisz ©
    Entertainment Center
    MiniPolisz
    Budapest
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

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