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ALL ACTIVITIES

EXAMPLES OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES IN BUDAPEST


Budapest offers a diverse range of activities for student groups, combining history, culture, education and entertainment. From guided tours and museums to river cruises, outdoor programs and evening experiences, the city provides engaging options for every type of educational trip.


TOURS IN BUDAPEST

 


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City Tour

Duration: 3 - 4 hours 

Get to know Budapest on a guided city tour with bus transport. As the city is spread out, it’s hard to see everything, so this tour is ideal for first-time visitors. Discover major sights like Heroes’ Square, Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Chain Bridge, and Fishermen’s Bastion while learning about Hungary’s history, culture, and local life.


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City Tour + Parliament

Duration: 4 hours 

Get to know Budapest on a walking guided tour, ideal for first-time visitors wanting a clear overview of the city. See major sights like Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Fishermen’s Bastion while learning about Hungary’s history, culture, and daily life. End your experience with a visit to the Hungarian Parliament, exploring its grand interiors and significance.


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City Tour + Opera visit

Duration: 4 hours 

Get to know Budapest on a walking guided tour, ideal for first-time visitors wanting a clear overview of the city. See major sights like Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Fishermen’s Bastion while learning about Hungary’s history, culture, and daily life. Finish your experience with a visit to the Hungarian State Opera House, where you can explore its beautiful interiors.


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Jewish Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours 

Discover Budapest’s Jewish heritage on a guided walking tour. Visit the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest functioning synagogue in Europe, and explore the Jewish Museum. Walk through the former ghetto and see the Tree of Life, Temple of Heroes, and the Jewish Cemetery.


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Hungarian Parliament Tour

Duration: 2 hours 

Visit the magnificent Hungarian Parliament, the third largest in the world. Explore its richly decorated Staircase, the Cupola Room with the Hungarian Crown Jewels, and the impressive Session Room. Learn about the history, architecture, and significance of this iconic Budapest landmark during your guided visit.


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Opera Tour

Duration: 2 hours 

Discover the Hungarian State Opera House on this guided tour. Explore its stunning interiors, including the grand staircase, lavish auditorium, and elegant foyers. Learn about the history, architecture, and famous performances of one of Budapest’s most iconic cultural landmarks.


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Memento Park & House of Terror

Duration: 4 hours 

Explore Budapest’s recent history with a visit to Memento Park, home to striking statues from the Communist era, including figures like Lenin, Marx, and Engels. Continue to the House of Terror, a powerful memorial and museum revealing the impact of fascist and communist regimes in Hungary.


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Labyrinth under Buda Castle

Duration: 2 hours 

Discover the Buda Castle Cave, a fascinating underground network beneath Buda Castle Hill. Explore labyrinth-like tunnels shaped during the World Wars, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, and enjoy one of Budapest’s most highly rated guided experiences in the Castle District’s National Park.


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Hospital in the Rock & Houdini Museum

Duration: 3 - 4 hours 

Discover the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum and the House of Houdini in Budapest. Learn about wartime history, human resilience, and authentic stories of courage, then explore the fascinating world of magic with rare Houdini artifacts, interactive exhibits, and live performances in a unique and atmospheric historic setting.


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Peto Institute visit

Duration: 3 hours 

Explore the András Pető Institute, a leading center for research and application of the Conductive Education method. Professional guided visits highlight how the Pető approach aids individuals with central nervous system injuries, showcasing research, development sessions for adults and children, and the institute’s innovative facilities


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Peto Institute visit

Duration: 4 hours 

Explore the András Pető Institute, a leading center for research and application of the Conductive Education method. Professional guided visits highlight how the Pető approach aids individuals with central nervous system injuries, showcasing research, development sessions for adults and children, and the institute’s innovative facilities.


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Széchenyi Baths visit

Duration: according to the request 

Relax in Budapest’s famous Szechenyi Bath and Spa, the city’s first thermal baths on the Pest side. Its warm, deep springs feed a vast complex of indoor and outdoor pools, ideal for rest and wellness. Combine your visit with a treat at the nearby Gundel Restaurant, enjoying pancakes, coffee, or tea before or after your spa experience. 


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Wheel carting

Duration: according to the request

Experience high-speed fun at the Hungaroring Kart Center, located within the Formula 1 Hungaroring Motorsport Center. The 513-meter technical track offers exciting karting experiences for groups, perfect for learning, racing, or just enjoying thrilling motorsport fun together in an exclusive racing environment.


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Danube River Cruise

Duration: 1 hours

A one-hour boat cruise through central Budapest offers unique views of Buda and Pest from the Danube. Enjoy a relaxing ride past the city’s most iconic landmarks while taking in its atmosphere from the water, with the chance to learn more about its rich history along the way. An easy and enjoyable activity for groups and school trips alike.

 


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Danube River Cruise with Pizza lunch

Duration: 1 hour 

A 60-minute evening cruise on the Danube combines great food with stunning views of Budapest. Glide past the city’s most famous landmarks while enjoying a freshly baked pizza on board. This relaxed boat trip is a perfect choice for groups looking to experience the city from the water in a fun and memorable way. 


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Buda Castle Vampire Tour

Duration: 2 hours 

Experience the eerie side of Budapest with the Buda Castle Gothic Night Tour. Wander the narrow streets and historic squares of the Castle District as your guide shares chilling stories, dark legends, and mysterious tales from Hungary’s past on this unforgettable Gothic vampire night adventure.
 


TOURS OUTSIDE OF BUDAPEST

 


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Szentendre - Artist’s Village Tour

Duration: 6 hours 

Visit the charming Baroque town of Szentendre in the Danube Bend. Wander its narrow streets, enjoy lángos or coffee and cake at a historic confectionery, and browse local shops and galleries. Continue to the Hungarian Open Air Museum, where you’ll discover how people lived 100–200 years ago through traditions, crafts, and village life.


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Gödöllő - Sissi Tour

Duration: 4 hours 

Visit the former summer residence of Queen Elisabeth in Gödöllő, the world’s second-largest Baroque palace. Just 30 minutes from Budapest, explore the interiors and gardens of the chateau, discovering the private life, hidden rooms, and secrets of Elisabeth and Emperor Francis Joseph during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.


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Eger Tour

Duration: 8 - 9 hours 

Visit Eger, a historic town in northeast Hungary, famous for its wines, including Bull’s Blood, and medicinal waters. Explore the Castle of Eger, where 2,000 defenders withstood a five-week Turkish siege, and visit the István Dobó Castle Museum. Discover the impressive Pillared Hall of the Archbishop’s cellar system, showcasing the town’s wine heritage.


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Puszta Program (Horse Show)

Duration: 7 hours
Visit a real Hungarian equestrian farm!

At an hour’s drive from Budapest, we arrive to a traditional Hungarian farm.
After receiving the greetings of the horsemen, you can taste the famous Hungarian welcome drink, “Barack Pálinka” (Apricot Brandy) and the “Pogácsa” (salty scone). Horsemen will then take you around and through the Puszta by horse-carriage. The program continues with a traditional horse show, which includes several breathtaking field performances. You are then invited for a three-course lunch including the famous Hungarian goulash soup, accompanied by Hungarian gipsy music. The program offers the possibility to ride the horses.


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Kecskemét Tour with / without Pálinka Tasting

Duration: 5 - 6 hours 

Explore Kecskemét, a charming town in central Hungary known for its stunning Art Nouveau architecture. Walk through the lively downtown and admire Cifra Palace, the Main Square, City Hall, and the Katona József Theatre. Then visit the famous Zwack Pálinka Distillery to learn about traditional fruit brandy production and explore its unique museum.


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Pannonhalma & Győr Tour

Duration: 8 hours 

Visit Pannonhalma and Győr on this historic excursion. Explore the Benedictine Monastery in Pannonhalma, Hungary’s first monastery over a thousand years old, with its remarkable library of 300,000 works. After lunch, enjoy a walking tour of Győr, discovering churches, palaces, museums, and charming streets that reveal the town’s rich history.


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Balaton Lake & Herend Tour (Herrend Museum closed at the moment)

Duration: 10 hours 

Visit the world-famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory, founded in 1826, and learn about traditional porcelain making. Explore Lake Balaton, Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake, with a visit to Tihany Abbey and a stroll along Balatonfüred’s famous promenade. Enjoy coffee, shopping, and an optional three-course lunch before returning to Budapest.


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Danube Bend Tour

Duration: 10 hours 

 Explore the Danube Bend and Hungary’s history on this unforgettable tour. Visit Visegrád to see the medieval Royal Residence and enjoy the Danube valley panorama. Discover Esztergom, home of Hungary’s largest cathedral, then stop in Szentendre, a charming Baroque artists’ village, walking its narrow streets and reaching a viewpoint over the Danube.


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Audi Factory visit

Duration: 6 hours 

Discover the world of Audi Hungaria in Győr, where cutting-edge drive systems and over 170,000 Audi vehicles are produced each year for the Volkswagen Group. Visit the interactive Visitor Centre and enjoy a guided factory tour, offering a fascinating insight into the daily operations of a major global automotive company.


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Paks Nuclear Plant visit

Duration: 6 hours 

Visit the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, a key pillar of Hungary’s energy supply producing over half of the country’s electricity. Discover its history since 1976, explore its safe and efficient operation, and learn about future expansion plans while gaining insight into the role of nuclear energy in sustainable power generation.