Step inside Budapest’s iconic Parliament for a 45-minute audio-guided tour, available in 23 languages, and discover Hungary’s political heart.
Getting Started
Begin your visit near the main entrance, where your ticket is validated and you’ll receive your audio guide and headphones or meet your guide. After a brief introduction to the building’s layout and security procedures, set off to explore the Parliament’s grand halls.
What to Expect
You'll explore the world’s third-largest parliament building, a symbol of Hungary’s national identity and the tallest structure in Budapest. Completed in 1904, this architectural masterpiece blends neo-Gothic design with Renaissance influences, including a Cupola inspired by Vienna’s Maria vom Siege church.
Features
Main Staircase: Admire the sweeping staircase, lined with ornate columns and illuminated by grand chandeliers, setting the tone for the building’s opulence.
Dome Hall: Step into the heart of the Parliament, where the Hungarian Holy Crown is displayed beneath a soaring dome adorned with 40 kilograms of 23-carat gold.
Chamber of Peers & Grand Stairway: Walk through historic chambers that once hosted legislative debates, featuring intricate woodwork and stained glass.
Multilingual Audio Guide: Access detailed commentary in 23 languages, offering insights into Hungary’s history, architecture, and political life.
Note: The live guided tour option includes additional highlights such as walking tour of Heroes’ Square, Castle District, and seeing panoramic views from Buda Hill.
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The audio guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Slovak, Croatian, Hebrew, Romanian, Serbian, Ukrainian Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Slovenian, Czech, Chinese, Japanese, Bulgarian, Turkish, Hungarian.
It is recommended to be appropriately dressed during this tour.
The guided route is subject to change based on the Hungarian National Assembly schedule or other state events.
Large bags, packages, or objects capable of causing personal injury, such as pocket knives, knives, gas spray, etc. are not permitted inside.
Photography is allowed during the tour except in the Dome Hall.
This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Apart from guide dogs, no other animals are permitted inside the building.
This activity is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
