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Hungarian Parliament Building

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Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest

In a nutshell

A neo-Gothic landmark on the Danube, completed in 1904, with a grand staircase, the Holy Crown of Hungary and a 96-metre dome.

Rating & popularity

#1 of 7

in our Budapest guide

Visit duration

3 h

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A neo-Gothic landmark on the Danube, completed in 1904, with a grand staircase, the Holy Crown of Hungary and a 96-metre dome.

Know before you go

Entry is by guided tour only, in limited time slots. Non-EU visitors pay, while EU citizens may enter free with a booked ticket.

What to book

A guided tour booked ahead; alternatively a cruise gives the best view of it from outside.

What to check before you pay

  • Check the length – three hours in a museum is plenty for most people.
  • See whether the tour covers highlights or a theme.
  • For performances, check seat category and start time.

Hungarian Parliament Building tours & tickets

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Hungarian Parliament Audio Guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

251 45 min

This isn't just "old jewelry." The Holy Crown of Hungary has a history more dramatic than a Netflix series—it’s been stolen, buried, lost, and returned by the U.S. government. You will stand in the massive, 27-meter-high Dome Hall, watched over by stoic guards with drawn sabers, to see the crown and its tilted cross up close. It’s the symbolic heart of the nation. You’ll ascend the Grand Stairway, a space so opulent it makes most European palaces look like a DIY renovation. Imagine walking past massive granite columns—of which only 12 exist in the entire world—under ceilings painted by Károly Lotz. Every inch of the walls is covered in gold leaf and intricate frescoes that tell the story of a thousand-year-old kingdom. f you are between 6-24 and have a valid Student Card you can choose the Youth tickets type

from$51.10

Hungarian Parliament Audio Guided Tour Budapest (opens in a new tab)

1 h

The Holy Crown of Hungary is far from ordinary antiquity; its dramatic history rivals any television drama, having endured theft, burial, loss, and eventual repatriation by the United States government. Stand inside the soaring 27-meter-high Dome Hall beneath the watchful gaze of stoic guards brandishing drawn sabers to view the crown and its iconic tilted cross up close—the true symbolic heartbeat of the nation. Ascend the Grand Stairway, an expanse so luxurious it casts most European palaces in a modest light. Stride past monumental granite columns—rare architectural marvels of which only a dozen exist worldwide—beneath magnificent ceilings masterfully painted by Károly Lotz. Every square inch of the surrounding walls glimmers with gold leaf and detailed frescoes chronicling the legacy of a millennium-old kingdom. Visitors between the ages of 6 and 24 who present a valid Student Card are eligible to select the discounted Youth ticket category.

from$48.83

Budapest free walking tour: Parliament and Shoes Memorial (opens in a new tab)

604 2 h

Our Budapest, Your Journey Embark on your unforgettable journey through Budapest with the best guides in the city, ready to share heartwarming stories and hidden gems. Our professional and passionate team will take you beyond the typical tourist path, offering you an authentic experience filled with warmth, local insights, and genuine hospitality. From your first steps in Budapest, you’ll feel welcomed by a group of open-minded, knowledgeable locals who are eager to make this a memorable adventure. Book your tour today and see the city through the eyes of those who truly love it!

from$3.41

Budapest Parliament and Saint Stephen Basilica Combo Ticket (opens in a new tab)

34 2 h

Explore the neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building, visit the National Assembly hall, and see the Holy Crown inside. Hear about the 1,000-year history of Hungary’s capital inside the Parliament building with an audio guide in Spanish, English, French, German, or Italian. Visit St. Stephen's Basilica, located in the heart of Pest. Tour the basilica's main hall and admire its superb works of art, monumental frescoes, and the fascinating symbolic details that adorn every corner. See Hungary's most precious religious relic: the mummified right hand of St. Stephen, Hungary's first king and an emblematic figure in the country's history. Climb up to the upper balcony of the basilica and enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of Budapest, with fascinating explanations of the iconic buildings you'll see on the horizon. Discover the basilica's treasury, along with other unique relics and liturgical objects that bear witness to the historical and religious richness of the site.

from$101

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