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Highlights
- Skip the ticket office and join your private guide for direct entry to St. Stephen’s Basilica, saving time for more exploring in Budapest.
- Your experience begins with a private guide leading you into the basilica, ready to share stories and answer your questions from the start.
- Tour both St. Stephen’s Basilica and Budapest Old Town, gaining access to the church hall and historic city streets with expert commentary.
- Discover Budapest’s history, culture, and architecture through engaging facts and insider tips shared by your knowledgeable guide.
- Select your preferred language for the guided tour: English, Hungarian, German, French, Italian, or Spanish, based on your group’s needs.
Your Experience
Explore St. Stephen’s Basilica and Budapest Old Town with skip-the-line entry and a private 2-hour guided walking tour.
Getting started
Meet your licensed guide in front of Madal Cafe at Alkotmány u. 4, 1054 Budapest. Please wait outside, as the cafe staff are not involved with the tour. Your guide will greet you and, after a brief introduction, you’ll begin your walking tour, starting with priority entry to St. Stephen’s Basilica.
What to expect
St. Stephen’s Basilica
Begin your experience with skip-the-line tickets, allowing you to bypass the ticket office and head straight into the basilica’s main hall.
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Admire the Neo-Renaissance architecture, including the soaring dome and interior decorated with over 50 types of marble, frescoes, and sculptures.
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Your private guide shares interesting facts about the basilica’s history, its role in Hungarian culture, and points out details such as the preserved right hand of St. Stephen, Hungary’s first king, displayed in the crypt.
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Learn about the significance of the basilica’s grand towers and richly decorated facade, and hear stories that connect the building to Budapest’s past.
Budapest Old Town
After exploring the basilica, continue with a guided walk through the heart of Budapest’s Old Town.
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Stroll past the Hungarian Parliament Building, an architectural landmark on the Danube, and through Liberty Square, where monuments reveal layers of the city’s history.
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Your guide provides a private tour of the Old Town, sharing insights into Budapest’s culture and architecture, and highlighting hidden stories behind each landmark.
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Receive insider tips on the best things to do in Budapest, tailored to your interests, so you can make the most of your visit.
Wrapping up
Your tour concludes in the Old Town, where your guide can offer recommendations for further exploration or dining. If you wish to visit the Treasury or the Terrace of the Dome at St. Stephen’s Basilica, these can be added on-site for an additional fee. Meals, drinks, tips, and hotel transfers are not included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Stephen’s Basilica
- Private tour of St. Stephen’s Basilica
- Private tour of Budapest Old Town
- 5-star licensed guide fluent in English, Hungarian, German, French, Italian, or Spanish (as per option selected)
- Tickets to the Treasury
- Tickets to the Terrace of the Dome
- Meals and drinks
- Tips/gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.