Cross the Chain Bridge and climb to Buda Castle

The best of Budapest is free and out in the open. Walk across the iconic Chain Bridge over the Danube, then climb up to the Buda Castle district, where the grounds, the cobbled streets, and the fairytale Fisherman's Bastion offer some of the finest views in the city, all without an entry fee. You only pay if you want to go inside the museums. Time it for golden hour when the light is loveliest and the day-trippers have thinned. We'll map out a free walking route through the castle district's best corners.