Hungarian State Opera House Tickets
Opened in 1884, the Hungarian State Opera House is a Neo-Renaissance masterpiece designed by Miklós Ybl, celebrated for its richly gilded interiors, grand staircase, and ornate chandeliers. As one of Europe’s most prestigious opera venues, it has hosted legendary composers, iconic premieres, and continues to showcase Hungary’s enduring musical heritage.
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Join a guided tour of the Hungarian State Opera House with access to its grand public interiors, including the auditorium, staircase, and foyers.
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Discover Miklós Ybl’s Neo-Renaissance Opera House, a defining Budapest landmark since its opening in 1884.
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Admire 'The Apotheosis of Music', Hungary’s largest secco by Károly Lotz, crowning the Opera House’s ornate ceiling.
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Hear stories of historic premieres and legendary artists, from Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle to performances by Enrico Caruso.
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Explore the Opera House with a live guide available in multiple languages, making the experience easy to follow and more immersive.
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Join a guided tour of the Hungarian State Opera House with access to its grand public interiors, including the auditorium, staircase, and foyers.
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Discover Miklós Ybl’s Neo-Renaissance Opera House, a defining Budapest landmark since its opening in 1884.
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Admire 'The Apotheosis of Music', Hungary’s largest secco by Károly Lotz, crowning the Opera House’s ornate ceiling.
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Hear stories of historic premieres and legendary artists, from Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle to performances by Enrico Caruso.
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Explore the Opera House with a live guide available in multiple languages, making the experience easy to follow and more immersive.
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Opt for a live-guided city tour of Budapest with multilingual expert commentary, making it easy to follow stories and insights in your chosen language.
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Travel in comfort with air-conditioned bus transport, ensuring a smooth and well-organized sightseeing experience from start to finish.
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Discover Budapest’s most iconic landmarks, including Castle Hill, Heroes’ Square, and the Danube riverbanks, all thoughtfully included in one comprehensive route.
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Stroll through the historic Castle District, enjoying photo stops at Fisherman’s Bastion and Gellért Hill overlooking the city.
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Gain fascinating insights into Budapest’s history, culture, and architecture as your guide brings each landmark and neighborhood to life.
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Opt for a live-guided city tour of Budapest with multilingual expert commentary, making it easy to follow stories and insights in your chosen language.
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Travel in comfort with air-conditioned bus transport, ensuring a smooth and well-organized sightseeing experience from start to finish.
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Discover Budapest’s most iconic landmarks, including Castle Hill, Heroes’ Square, and the Danube riverbanks, all thoughtfully included in one comprehensive route.
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Stroll through the historic Castle District, enjoying photo stops at Fisherman’s Bastion and Gellért Hill overlooking the city.
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Gain fascinating insights into Budapest’s history, culture, and architecture as your guide brings each landmark and neighborhood to life.
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Stroll through Pest’s lively streets with a professional guide, discovering a mix of celebrated landmarks and lesser-known corners along the route.
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Admire St Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest’s largest cathedral, while learning the history and symbolism behind its impressive exterior.
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Walk past the Chain Bridge and along the Danube Bank, enjoying sweeping views of the Hungarian Parliament, one of the largest parliamentary buildings in the world.
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Explore Liberty Square and visit a local street market, experiencing everyday Budapest beyond the usual tourist paths.
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Enjoy engaging commentary and historical insights that bring Pest’s elegant 19th-century architecture and urban life into focus.
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Stroll through Pest’s lively streets with a professional guide, discovering a mix of celebrated landmarks and lesser-known corners along the route.
-
Admire St Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest’s largest cathedral, while learning the history and symbolism behind its impressive exterior.
-
Walk past the Chain Bridge and along the Danube Bank, enjoying sweeping views of the Hungarian Parliament, one of the largest parliamentary buildings in the world.
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Explore Liberty Square and visit a local street market, experiencing everyday Budapest beyond the usual tourist paths.
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Enjoy engaging commentary and historical insights that bring Pest’s elegant 19th-century architecture and urban life into focus.
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Discover Budapest with this flexible 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
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Travel across 2 routes with over 25 stops on a bus departing every 10 to 15 mins.
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Take a relaxing cruise along the Danube River with 30% off if you show the bus ticket and a walking tour, included with your bus pass.
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Allow the fleeting panorama of Budapest’s treasured sights to unfold from the open-air decks and pick up interesting quirks using the multilingual audio guide.
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Cover key attractions such as Castle Garden, Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes' Square, and more.
More details
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Discover Budapest with this flexible 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
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Travel across 2 routes with over 25 stops on a bus departing every 10 to 15 mins.
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Take a relaxing cruise along the Danube River with 30% off if you show the bus ticket and a walking tour, included with your bus pass.
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Allow the fleeting panorama of Budapest’s treasured sights to unfold from the open-air decks and pick up interesting quirks using the multilingual audio guide.
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Cover key attractions such as Castle Garden, Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes' Square, and more.
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Explore Budapest with the 1/2/3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass and plan your itinerary with ease.
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With 18 stops along the Red Route, board the buses arriving every 10 to 20 mins.
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Set off on a 1-hour walking tour of Budapest with a local guide, enjoy free Wi-Fi and fleeting views of adored sights from the open-air decks.
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Purchase a Danube River Cruise ticket onsite by displaying your Big Bus pass and enjoy 30% off prices!
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The bus crosses revered landmarks like the Parliament, Margaret Island, Heroe’s Square, and Chain Bridge.
More details
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Explore Budapest with the 1/2/3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass and plan your itinerary with ease.
-
With 18 stops along the Red Route, board the buses arriving every 10 to 20 mins.
-
Set off on a 1-hour walking tour of Budapest with a local guide, enjoy free Wi-Fi and fleeting views of adored sights from the open-air decks.
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Purchase a Danube River Cruise ticket onsite by displaying your Big Bus pass and enjoy 30% off prices!
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The bus crosses revered landmarks like the Parliament, Margaret Island, Heroe’s Square, and Chain Bridge.
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About Hungarian State Opera
The Hungarian State Opera is one of Budapest’s most important cultural institutions, pairing a 19th-century neo-Renaissance interior with an active program of opera and ballet. Beyond performances, its guided tours take you through the auditorium, grand staircase, and select backstage areas, explaining how the building was engineered for sound as much as spectacle.
The Hungarian State Opera’s auditorium is famed for its acoustics, ranked third-best in Europe after Milan’s La Scala and Paris’s Palais Garnier.
The central chandelier originally weighed 3 tons and was illuminated by 500 gas lamps; today, it holds 200 electric bulbs and weighs about 2 tons.
The ceiling fresco, 'The Apotheosis of Music' by Károly Lotz, is the largest secco painting in Hungary and crowns the auditorium.
Statues of Hungarian musical icons Ferenc Erkel and Franz Liszt stand at the main entrance, symbolizing the nation’s musical pride.
After a five-year renovation, the Opera House reopened in 2022 with modern upgrades, including new hydraulics, lifts, and climate control.
Why visit Hungarian State Opera?
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Main entrance (Andrássy Avenue)
Located at 22 Andrássy Avenue, the Main Entrance is directly opposite the Opera metro station (M1 line) and flanked by statues of Ferenc Erkel and Franz Liszt. This is the primary access point for all visitors, including those attending performances and guided tours. The entrance is fully wheelchair accessible, with step-free access, ramps, and modern lifts installed during the 2022 renovation. Accessible ticket counters and cloakroom are available just inside the foyer.
- Most opera and ballet performances begin at 7pm, with occasional matinees at 3pm or 4pm. Doors open 30 to 45 minutes before showtime.
- On days with evening shows, visits are usually allowed until the end of the first interval, and ticket sales pause about 30 minutes before the performance, when counters serve only that evening’s guests.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes early for tours, as late entry is not permitted, and note that for performances, latecomers are admitted only during the intermission.
A complimentary cloakroom is available for all visitors. Coats and large bags must be checked before entering the auditorium.
Toilets are available for guests throughout the Opera House.
An information desk is located at the main entrance for tour check-in and visitor assistance.
The Opera House is fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps, lifts, and accessible seating available after the 2022 renovation.
Elevator access is available to all public floors, including balconies and accessible seating areas.
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