It’s time to add Budapest to your bucket list! Check out the activities on offer in 2025!

• The Hungarian National Gallery houses a collection of masterpieces of Hungarian fine arts. Art lovers will find a treasure trove of paintings, drawings, and sculptures—and it is free with the Budapest Card.
• The Budapest History Museum — Castle Museum showcases the history of the palace, and the development and main events of the Hungarian capital—Budapest Card holders can visit the museum free of charge.
• Saint Stephen’s Hall is a unique masterpiece of Hungarian culture and applied arts. The room, reconstructed in 2021, is an exact copy of the splendid room built at the turn of the century: the gold inlays, the Zsolnay pyrogranite pictures, and the unique furniture transport you back in time. Visit Saint Stephen’s Hall free of charge with a Budapest Card.

Tip: As a city card holder, you can take the Official Budapest Castle Bus for free, which lets you make the climb to Buda Castle quickly and easily.

Taking a boat trip on the Danube is an experience you will never forget: discover the capital’s most striking buildings along the banks of the River Danube from an entirely new perspective: the majority are part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

The official city card gives you one free trip on one of the routes. A number of cruises are available, all of which have their own advantages—all you have to do is figure out which one you like best.

Cardholders favoured these offers in 2024:

• Aboard the Duna Bella daytime sightseeing cruise, you can learn everything about the history of Budapest’s various attractions thanks to a 30-language audio guide. The ticket also entitles you to two beverages.
• The Danube River Cruise boat offers exclusive experiences: the cozy interior of this 400-passenger vessel features live music and a bar—on the top of that, you’ll have an opportunity to peek inside the machine room!
• During the 1-hour cruise offered by Sightseeing Cruise, an English audio guide helps you learn more about the city’s sights while also featuring free onboard WiFi.

If you’re an art lover, Budapest offers you a wide range of exciting programmes. The capital is home to many interesting museums that open doors to whole new worlds. The official city card provides free access or discounts to numerous museums. Let’s see where most cardholders went in 2024!

• The Hungarian National Museum was the nation’s first museum, and it provides details about Hungary’s history—the permanent exhibitions are free to visit with the Budapest Card.
• The Museum of Fine Arts of Budapest has exciting creations on display from antiquity stretching to the end of the 18th century. More than 100,000 artefacts in the museum tell of the richness of universal and Hungarian art—the Budapest Card provides free access to the permanent exhibitions.
• The Kunsthalle is one of the best-known centres of contemporary fine arts in Budapest, immersing visitors in exhibitions of famous Hungarian and international artists—holders of a Budapest Card can visit the Kunsthalle’s exhibitions for free.
• The Underground Railway Museum tells you everything you ever wanted to know about Europe’s first metro line. Sit in the old metro cars, view the plans, and gain insight into the construction process—discover the exhibit free of charge with a Budapest Card.

The 72h PLUS Budapest Card provides free rides on the Funicular, and it too is on the list of favourites. The Funicular has been transporting visitors between Clark Ádám Square and the Buda Castle since the 19th century: prepare yourself for a breathtaking panorama and a retro atmosphere.

Guided city tours were also very popular with cardholders visiting Budapest in 2024. The approximately 2-hour-long tours let you dive into the rich history of Pest or Buda and discover the most famous sights with the help of a local professional tour guide. With your Budapest Card, these tours are free.