Budapest: Grand City Tour with Parliament Visit

Budapest: Grand City Tour with Parliament Visit

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See the highlights of Budapest and visit continental Europe’s largest Parliament building. Tour Buda’s Castle District, stop at Heroes’ Square, and see Hungary’s Crown Jewels during this tour.

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Highlights

Enjoy a walk in Buda’s Castle District
See famous Heroes’ Square with its iconic statues of Hungarian kings and princes
Enjoy a guided tour of the interior of the Parliament, see the Hungarian Crown
Take spectacular pictures during the tour

Description

Your first stop on this bilingual guided city tour of Budapest is in the Castle District for a short walk to see the area’s main attractions. You’ll visit the Castle District area, the perfect spot for enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding area. Travel across the Elizabeth Bridge and the Margaret Bridge, learn a little about the history of these marvelous structures. Additionally, see the exterior of Europe’s largest Synagogue, then drive to the City Park. Along the way, you’ll pass the largest thermal spa in Europe and the Budapest Zoo, and then stop at Heroes’ Square, where you’ll find statues of famed Hungarian kings and dukes. The tour continues from here down Andrássy Avenue to downtown Pest, passing the Opera House and St. Stephen’s Basilica. You’ll get off the bus at the Parliament Building again for a 1-hour guided tour. Designed by the renowned Hungarian architect Imre Steindl, the building was inspired in part by the Palace of Westminster and is the largest Parliament building in the world. Inside, see the splendid session room, the richly decorated central staircase, and the great vaulted hall. You’ll also see the cupola room, which houses the Crown Jewels and the Hungarian Holy Crown.

Includes

Entrance fee to Parliament Tour guide 1-hour House of Parliament tour

Important Information

You must bring your ID card/passport to enter the Parliament Building Please ensure you book the correct ticket as the Parliament Building differentiates EU (European Union) and non-EU (non-European Union) citizen tickets If you select the wrong ticket, a fee of €19 is charged on the spot prior to entry The Parliament reserves the right to cancel or modify the interior visit without prior notice