Hungarian Parliament Building Tickets
Hungarian Parliament Building tickets provide access to the building's interior during an audio-guided tour of approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, including the Grand Stairway, Dome Hall, and the Holy Crown of Hungary. The admission is part of a 4.5-hour city tour with professional guides available in English, German, Spanish, and Italian.
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Top attraction in Budapest
Entry to the Hungarian Parliament Building to view the architecture and the Hungarian Crown Jewels.
What does this ticket include?
What does this ticket include?
The Hungarian Parliament Building Ticket provides an interior visit to the Parliament with a professional guide at the end of a city tour.
The ticket includes:
- Interior visit to the Parliament: 45-60 minute audio-guided tour of the Grand Stairway, Dome Hall, and Session Room.
- Hungarian Crown Jewels: Access to the Crown Jewels within the Parliament.
- City tour: 3-hours tour by bus and foot covering the Buda and Pest sides.
- Key landmarks: Stops at the Castle District and Heroes' Square; views of the Opera House and St. Stephen’s Basilica.
- Professional guide: In English, Spanish, German, or Italian.
- Transport: Air-conditioned bus for the sightseeing route.
What can you see with your Hungarian Parliament Building ticket?
Hungarian Parliament Building tickets provide access to the Main Staircase XVII, the Dome Hall housing the Crown of St. Stephen, and the Former Upper House Chamber. Visitors can explore the ceremonial spaces and view the Hungarian coronation regalia under the central cupola:
Main staircase XVII
The main staircase XVII serves as the primary entrance for guided tours and demonstrates the building's interior design standards. This staircase features gold plating, marble surfaces, and ornate lamps across multiple levels. A red carpet extends along the stairs and continues through the corridors, covering 17,745 square meters across four floors.
The structure rises to the main floor and displays decorative frescoes on the ceilings and walls. Sculptural elements line the ascending path, while stained glass windows filter natural light into the space. The design follows neo-Gothic architectural principles, with pointed arches and ribbed vaulting that characterize the style.
Photo: "Golden staircase XVII, Hungarian Parliament Building (Országház), Budapest, Hungary" by Adam Fagen.
What should you know before visiting the Hungarian Parliament Building?
Visitors to the Hungarian Parliament Building should consider these details:
- Guided visits: Interior access is provided at the end of the city tour through an audio-guided visit lasting 45 to 60 minutes.
- Identification: A valid passport or ID card is mandatory for entry.
- Security screening: Visitors must pass through security checks at the entrance.
- Dress code and conduct: All visitors must dress appropriately and refrain from displaying political symbols, protesting, making noise, or consuming food and beverages inside the building.
- Photography: Photography is permitted except in the Dome hall, where it is prohibited to protect the Holy Crown.
- Language options: The city tour features live commentary, while the Parliament interior uses an audio guide system available in English, Spanish, German, and Italian.
- Accessibility: The route involves climbing stairs; the Main Staircase XVII has 132 steps.
- Food and drinks: Consumption of food and beverages is prohibited inside the building.
- Prohibited items: Large bags and umbrellas are not allowed inside the Parliament.
Plan your visit in advance
Knowledge of the operational schedules for the visit and the transport routes to the meeting point facilitates the organization of the journey:
Opening hours
The Hungarian Parliament Building maintains seasonal schedules throughout the calendar year:
- From 01 January until 31 March, the facility remains open for visitors from Monday to Sunday between 08:00 and 16:00.
- During the period from 01 April to 31 October, the operating hours extend from 08:00 to 18:00 every day of the week.
- For the final months of the year, from 01 November to 31 December, the building returns to the schedule of 08:00 to 16:00 from Monday to Sunday.
