Destination: Budapest

With green filled parks full of charming pleasures, and museums to inspire, the whole family can get to explore the fascinating Hungarian capital.

Things to do with kids in Budapest

Budapest Zoo is a must-visit with the kids! It first opened in 1866, making it one of the oldest Zoo’s in the world! More details…

Have a day of fun at Vidampark Budapest – Fantastic amusement park with rides and slides, cars and carts… More details…

Planetarium – More suitable for older kids to explore wanders of the stars. More details…

Budapest is a famous spa city, so go "bathing". The baths are really the last vestige of Turkish culture in Budapest, left over from their occupation of the city. Budapest does not have a large Turkish culture the way a city like Berlin or Munich does; instead the Hungarians have modified and molded this tradition into something of their own.

Visit the House of Terror Museum, this museum is dedicated to the terror Hungarians experienced during Nazi and Communism regimes. More details...

Learn about Budapest's turbulent history at the Historical museum of Budapest

Children will enjoy the Budapest Puppet Theatre – Although in Hungarian, you don’t really need to know the language to follow the show. More details...

Children’s Railway Budapest is called so, because it is run by children aged 10-14!
( under supervision of course!) The Children's Railway is located in the West of the city of Budapest, and is eleven-kilometre-long, narrow gauge line runs through the woods of the hills of the city on the Buda side. More details...

Visit the cities parks - There is always something going on in Millennium Park – from childrens poetry day, Earth day, concerts, to handy crafts. Kids will love visiting Budapest’s small but historic amusement park, located in Vidam Park.

Tours in Budapest

The Best of Budapest tour - Budapest impresses visitors with its architecturally grand buildings and its natural beauty. You can see some fine examples of Baroque, Neo-classical, Eclectic and Art-Nouveau buildings as you tour the city. More details...

Budapest City Tour - Parliament, Chain Bridge - This tour of Budapest acquaints you with the most popular tourist attractions in the city. With the Danube River flowing by, the ring boulevards and the numerous eclectic and revival buildings, Budapest is rightly considered to be the pearl of Europe. More details...

Sightseeing Tour of Budapest - This is an interesting and informative tour of Budapest. Delve in the history and culture of Budapest and unravel many of its secrets. Visit the Buda Castle, Inner Pest, City Park & all the major sights in Budapest as you walk through this lovely city.

Attractions of Hungary - Lake Balaton and Herend - Explore the natural attractions and important landmarks of Hungary in the Lake Balaton and Herend tour. Fall under the hypnotic spell of Lake Balaton, the largest fresh water lake in Central Europe. See the surface of the lake appear like a kaleidoscope of colours, changing shades before your eyes. Also see the oldest porcelain factory of Hungary, the Porcelain Factory of Herend, on this tour. More details...

Recommended family hotels in Budapest

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The 7Seasons Apartments is great value for money and offers you spacious 1- to 3-bedroom apartments in the heart of Budapest at just 100 metres from Deak Ferenc tér, which is a major public transport hub. Children's Playground on site and all children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. More details…

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Enjoy the ambience and service of the luxury Kempinski Hotel, ( a Leading Hotels of the World) Experience its unique hospitality and expect state-of-the-art technology and equipment. Under 12s stay free of charge. More details...

Millennium Court, Budapest - The apartments are within walking distance to Budapest's main shopping area, banks, sights, museums and restaurants. Babysitting/Child Services are available. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. More details…