Europe’s biggest and second in the world after New York, the Great Synagogue is a must-visit if you’re in Budapest. Located on Via Dohány, it’s open year-round except on Saturdays. You can check their website for specific opening times. Guided tours are available in multiple languages, so it’s a good idea to look up the schedule beforehand.

Right next to it is the Jewish Museum, boasting a rich collection of sacred community objects. In the garden behind, you’ll find the Temple of Heroes, dedicated to those who fell during World War I, and the Tree of Life, a stunning monument commemorating the Holocaust. A ticket that includes the guided tour costs around 2,750 HUF (about 9 euros).

Another must-see is the Central Market Hall, where you can explore Hungarian specialties and purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat. Even if you’re not planning to buy anything, it’s worth visiting to taste culinary delights like Langos, a Hungarian fried flatbread. This spot is also great for picking up gifts and souvenirs, often at better prices than elsewhere in the city.

The city’s iconic structure overlooking the Danube is equally impressive. You can admire its grandeur from the outside, and they offer daily guided tours in several languages. The tour lasts about 30 minutes (45 minutes if you include the time for entry and exit checks) and covers the entrance stairway, the Hall of the Dome with the Crown and royal insignia, and the original session room.

Tickets for this tour cost 1,750 HUF for European citizens with identity cards (about 6 euros). You can book them online or buy them at the nearby Museum of Ethnography, which is open from 8 am to 11 am on Mondays and until 6 pm on other days.