Combo: Hungarian State Opera & Hungarian Parliament Tour

4.5(5872)English, Spanish, French, Italian +16Budapest, Hungary

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Your experience

Save 5% with this combo and enjoy guided tours of Budapest’s Hungarian Parliament and State Opera House, including multilingual audio options.

Getting started

Begin at the main entrance of either venue; your ticket is validated on arrival. At the Parliament, receive your audio guide and headphones or meet your guide for a brief introduction and security check. At the Opera House, meet your guide for a quick ticket check and an overview of the building’s history before your group tour begins.

Visit the Hungarian Parliament

Explore Hungary’s political heart on a 45-minute guided or audio-guided tour of the Hungarian Parliament, one of the largest and most impressive parliament buildings in the world. Completed in 1904, this Neo-Gothic landmark dominates the Danube skyline and remains a powerful symbol of Hungarian identity and statehood.

Inside the Parliament’s grand interiors

Follow a carefully designed route through the Parliament’s most significant ceremonial spaces. Walk up the richly decorated Main Staircase, admire the Dome Hall where the Hungarian Holy Crown is displayed beneath a gold-adorned ceiling, and pass through the Chamber of Peers and Grand Stairway, once used for historic legislative sessions.

Step inside the Hungarian State Opera House

Continue your cultural journey at Hungary’s first purpose-built opera venue, opened in 1884 and designed by renowned architect Miklós Ybl. The Hungarian State Opera House is celebrated for its Neo-Renaissance design and its role in hosting world premieres and legendary performers.

Art, architecture, & musical heritage

On a guided interior tour, explore the Opera House’s most impressive public spaces, including the Grand Auditorium when accessible, the elegant foyers, and the iconic Grand Staircase. Look up to admire 'The Apotheosis of Music', Hungary’s largest secco by Károly Lotz, and discover artistic details that reflect the ambition and craftsmanship of the 19th century, alongside modern restorations that preserve comfort and acoustics. This thoughtfully paired experience saves you time and money by combining two of Budapest’s most important landmarks into one seamless booking, offering expert insight, multilingual support, and greater value than visiting each site separately.

Enjoy guided access to both the Hungarian Parliament and the State Opera House, with entry to their most celebrated public interiors.
Explore the Hungarian Parliament’s grand spaces, including the Main Staircase, Dome Hall, and Chamber of Peers, on a guided or audio-guided route.
Step inside the Neo-Renaissance State Opera House to see the Grand Auditorium, ornate foyers, and iconic Grand Staircase in a small-group setting.
Follow engaging commentary throughout both visits, with multilingual options available to ensure a clear and immersive experience.

Included

60-min guided tour of the Hungarian State Opera House
English-speaking tour guide
Access to public areas of the Opera House, including the Grand Auditorium, various Boxes, the Foyer, and the Grand Staircase
Small-group experience (limited to 30 participants)
45-minute audio-guided or expert-guided tour of the Hungarian Parliament (as per option selected)
Entry to the Hungarian Parliament Building
Access to the Main Staircase, the Dome Hall, the Chamber of Peers & the Grand Stairway
Walking tour of Heroes' Square and Castle District (as per option selected)
Transfers between sites in an AC vehicle (as per option selected)
English-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)
Headphones (as per option selected)

Not included

Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Food & drinks
Souvenir photos
Tips

Meeting and pickup

1 location

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Hungarian State Opera, Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061 Hungary, Budapest, NY
Hungarian State Opera, Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061 Hungary, Budapest, NY, BUDAPEST, 123, Hungary
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Bring a valid photo ID or passport with you, as it may be required at the entrance to confirm the name on your booking.
Wear comfortable, supportive footwear, as the experience includes a moderate amount of walking.
Entry to the auditorium is not permitted during rehearsals or live performances at the Opera House.
Guided tours are suspended during live performances at the Opera House.
The use of flash photography, tripods, and professional video or filming equipment is prohibited inside the Opera House.
Photography is not permitted in the Dome Hall of the Hungarian Parliament.