Landmarks

Hungarian Parliament Audio Guided Tour

4.5/5(5,652)

Vera R

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Well organized and run tour. Saw all the sights listed and the guide moved at a good pace keeping everyone on time. We shared the bus with another tour group that was in a different language which did not impact our English tour at all. I would have really preferred that we keep the audio sets on as we toured each sight instead our guide would talk when we had assembled at a specific spot. The problem with that is as we are walking to a spot people beside him are asking questions about our surroundings, history, etc etc whic only the immediate people around him can hear. Our guide quite deliberately told us to leave our audio guides in the bus. I was disappointed with this and did tell him as much. Unfortunately you Miss a lot of details this way.

Schneider M

Family

Verified booking

5 days ago

Unacceptable, a terrible experience—no understanding at all for a 2-minute delay! 2 minutes—are you serious? There were 2 adults and 6 children in our group, and we arrived just 2 minutes late! The guide had already left; there was no understanding, no way to reschedule the tour for another day, no gesture of goodwill—just: “You didn’t follow the rules, so I left.” I will never book with this company again!

șUt C

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The organization was very good, even though the wait time was about 10–15 minutes longer than expected. The security guards inside the Parliament were very friendly; no one rushed you if you lingered a few seconds to take a photo—they smiled and guided you along. The translation through the headphones (into Romanian) was 99.99% accurate. Well done—I highly recommend it!

Discover the grandeur of the world’s third-largest parliament building on a 45-minute audio-guided tour, available in 23 languages.

Admire the neo-Gothic architecture with access to the Parliament’s most iconic areas, including the Main Staircase, Dome Hall, Chamber of Peers, and Grand Stairway.

Choose a guided tour option for live insights, plus a walking tour of Heroes’ Square and Castle District. Enjoy panoramic views from Buda Hill and discover the main sights on the Pest side.

Fun fact: The Hungarian Parliament has exactly 691 rooms and nearly 20 kilometers of stairs. So, if you ever feel like getting your steps in, this is the place to be!

Entry to the Hungarian Parliament building

Access to the Main Staircase, the Dome Hall, the Chamber of Peers & the Grand Stairway

45-minute audio guided tour (based on the option selected)

Audio guide with headphones in 23 languages (based on the option selected)

45-minute guided tour (based on the option selected)

English-speaking tour guide (based on the option selected)

Transfers in air-conditioned vehicle (based on the option selected)

Walking tour of Heroes' Square and Castle District (based on the option selected)

Hotel transfers

Food & drinks

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
șUt C
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The organization was very good, even though the wait time was about 10–15 minutes longer than expected. The security guards inside the Parliament were very friendly; no one rushed you if you lingered a few seconds to take a photo—they smiled and guided you along. The translation through the headphones (into Romanian) was 99.99% accurate. Well done—I highly recommend it!
Courtin D
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Everything was perfect! It’s extremely important to arrive within the specified time frame to ensure the tour runs smoothly (everything is well-coordinated and organized). We were able to ask the guides questions inside, and they’re truly passionate about what they do. The audio guide is clear and very comprehensive.
Anna R
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A truly unique place—I recommend it to anyone visiting Budapest. Easy entry, great organization. The views were incredible, and the history was explained in many languages. This was my first time booking an attraction through Headout, but it certainly won’t be my last!
Cristina I
Family
Verified booking
6 days ago
A special place I would love to return to anytime with my family. A spectacular building, magnificent architecture, and very well maintained. The people are very friendly and welcoming. A place that left a pleasant impression on us.
Danilo C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
It was a wonderful experience; the parliament building in Budapest is magnificent. As for the organization, the hostesses did a great job—I highly recommend this experience!

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: On the live guided tour option with transfers, you’ll first take a ~3-hour coach sightseeing tour with stops at Heroes’ Square and the Buda Castle/Castle District area before ending with the 45-minute Parliament visit. The full program lasts around 4.5 hours.

Important Information

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.

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