Hungarian Parliament Tours: The 12 Best Tickets

1.Parliament Building Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,844 reviews · 1 hour · from $45Our pick

Meet outside the Parliament Visitor Centre, get help with check-in and security, then follow a 45-minute multilingual audio tour through the Main Staircase, Assembly Hall, Hall of the Dome, Crown Jewels, and House History exhibition. A mapped audio guide also covers Kossuth Square.

“It had the wow factor. Amazing building. I would have liked time to look at the ceilings and corridors on the way up to the 4th floor.”

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2.Grand City Tour with Parliament Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,598 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $70

Cover Budapest by coach and on foot with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, or German. Visit the Castle District, Heroes’ Square, Andrássy Avenue, and Parliament, where a one-hour interior visit includes the grand staircase, vaulted hall, and Holy Crown.

“Everything was perfect. The guide was really knowledgeable and accommodating. And told us everything and more we needed to see in Budapest. The parliament tour is must do in Budapest. The parliament is beautiful. Thank you to the guide and the provider. You made our trip extra special.”

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3.Guided Tour of the Parliament Building in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,240 reviews · 2h 15m · from $41

Meet your Spanish-speaking guide at Ferenc Rákóczi’s statue, explore Kossuth Square and its monuments, then enter Parliament with a Spanish audio guide. The 135-minute visit covers the grand staircase, Old Upper House, Dome Hall, and Crown Jewels. Guides such as Romina, Luciano, and Felipe have earned strong praise.

“Marco was excellent and helpful! Very knowledgeable and entertaining!”

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4.Skyline Sightseeing Cruise with Parliament View

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,183 reviews · from $14

Cruise the Danube from Silverline’s Dock 11 beside Elizabeth Bridge. In one hour, you’ll pass Parliament, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, the Chain Bridge, Liberty Bridge, and Margaret Bridge. Use the downloadable audio app in your own language, or simply enjoy the skyline from the upper deck.

“If you need some relax with a wonderful view, this program is the best!”

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5.Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 814 reviews · from $43

Enter Budapest’s Parliament through the underground Visitor Centre, then follow an audio guide past the Ceremonial Steps, Dome Hall, Holy Crown, and exit exhibition. The visit lasts about 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. Bring your passport or ID and arrive on time.

“Very informative, beautiful interior…would really recommend taking this tour! Enjoyed watching the changing of the guard around the Crown Jewels.”

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6.Budapest walking tour: Parliament and Shoes Memorial

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3Best value

Join Luna Walking Tours at 11:00 for a two-hour English walk through central Pest. In a group of no more than 10, guides such as Claudia, Geza, or Juan cover Parliament, the Shoes Memorial, Chain Bridge, cafés, fountains, and local stories. It is flat, social, and useful on your first day.

“This tour was very informative Lovely guide Claudia , she obviously really enjoys giving her knowledge of the history to tourists”

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7.Budapest Guided Half-Day Grand City Tour with Parliament Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 213 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $71

Start near Báthory utca at 10:00 a.m. for a four-hour bus and walking tour covering Buda Castle, Heroes’ Square, Andrássy Avenue, and Parliament. Guides such as Ben, Eszter, Susana, and Eleni have earned praise for clear storytelling, though group size and guide pace can vary.

“The tour was excellent - comfortable bus, friendly staff, and very educational. Ben, our tour guide, was top-notch! He was very knowledgeable about Budapest and its history, and gave us a great deal of information about the various sites. A++ Highly recommend!”

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8.1 Hour Budapest Segway Tour – Parliament Hightails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Start near Deák Ferenc tér with 10 to 15 minutes of Segway practice, then follow a private English-language route to St. Stephen’s Basilica, Liberty Square, Parliament, and Shoes on the Danube Bank. Guide Beka and the team provide photos, videos, helmets, and weather gear.

“I planned this Segway tour as a surprise for my husband's birthday. It was such a fun activity. We enjoyed seeing attractions, learning the history of Hungary, and it was a lot of fun. The guide was friendly, professional, and did a great job teaching us how to operate the Segways. I would highly recommend this experience! Thanks for making my husband's birthday memorable!”

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9.5 Hours Private Budapest First Class Tour with Parliament option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $258

See Budapest by private car with a local guide, combining Heroes’ Square, City Park, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, the Jewish Quarter, and more. You can add a 45-minute Parliament visit, with hotel pickup, private transport, and a flexible route included.

“Knowledgeable guide, pleasant, good tour. Flexible with itinerary, was able to change plans when we asked her to. Small but comfortable car”

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10.Budapest Parliament Audio Guide Tour with Danube Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $162

Visit Budapest’s neo-Gothic Parliament, see the National Assembly Hall and Holy Crown, then take an evening Danube cruise with a drink and audio commentary. Parliament audio is offered in five languages, while the boat commentary covers 30 languages. Allow extra time for security and printed tickets.

“This tour was 2 parts at different times on the same day: 1) a tour of the Parliament interior in the afternoon and, 2) a 1-hour boat cruise on Danube that evening. Both parts were excellent, so glad we did this! The interior tour of the Parliament building is not to be missed and books up weeks in advance - was so glad we booked thru Viator. Taking an evening boat ride on the Danube was perfect - between the close-up views of the bridges and the holiday lighting of the buildings (especially Parliament), Budapest at night is spectacular! The boat cruise also included great historical information via headsets in…”

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11.Top sights of Pest downtown on e-scooters incl. Parliament

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $73

Ride a stable MonsteRoller e-scooter through central Pest with an English-speaking guide. After a short safety lesson, you’ll see St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Parliament, Liberty Square, the Budapest Eye, and Margaret Island, with photo stops and local stories along the way.

“Guide was brilliant, bikes were super fun, very relaxed riding and fun adventure , definitely recommend this as a must do activity.”

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12.1 Hour Segway Tour – Parliament Hightails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour · from $52

You’ll practice on a Segway before following an English-speaking guide through Budapest’s Pest side. The one-hour route stops at St. Stephen’s Basilica, Liberty Square, Parliament, and Shoes on the Danube Bank. Guides including Alex, Ahmad, Daniel, Ernest, and Alan have been praised for clear instruction, city tips, and photos.

“We went for 1 hour tour with Alex. It was really nice to have Alex as our tour guide! He explained us everything about the tour and even more! He gave us a lot of recommendations and also told us what else will be good for us to see in the city later on. I would 100% recommend this tour for everyone who want to explore Pest side with fun”

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