Vaci Street (Vaci utca)
- Address:Budapest
- Admission:Free
People Watching, Walking / Hiking, Shopping / Entertainment Center, Street / Avenue
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Váci utca (utca simply means 'street') is Budapest's most upmarket shopping precinct. Once upon a time it was all about the antique shops and was famous for its bookstores; nowadays it's more about high-end designer fashion and European chain stores, and you'll struggle to find a bargain here.
For the traveler - at least those that don't want to join their fellow visitors in the hunt for just one more Zara dress or an overpriced meal in one of the many tourist-trap restaurants - the main pleasure of strolling Váci utca is the street's polished good looks and architecture. Window-shop and people-watch your way down the (pedestrian) street, which opens into squares, and take in ceramic reliefs, stained glass and Art Nouveau interiors.
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I booked my walking tour a few days before going to Budapest with my wife and all information given was correct. We contacted the local agent in Budapest, in-fact the office was very close to our hotel and the three hour plus walk, with a very lovely and knowledgeable local guide was a great experience and also a lovely end to our short break. The guide spoke excellent English and we were lucky that it was only the three of us. I highly recommend anyone to use these service.
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We had Anita as our guide, a real fountain of knowledge. Just what we wanted so that we could go back to see the things we wanted to. Excellent.
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Váci utca is in central Pest; it starts at Vörösmarty Square.
