Guided Tours

Budapest St. Stephen’s Basilica Guided Tour

Musician playing the organ inside St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest.

Intricate design on the dome of St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest.

Statue at the altar of St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest, with ornate columns.

St. Stephen's Basilica exterior with a crowded entrance in Budapest.

기간

1 시간 30 분

오늘 오픈

오전 9:00 - 오후 5:45

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Take this guided tour of St. Stephen’s Basilica, skipping the lines to admire its grand architecture, sacred artifacts, and 360° terrace views of Budapest.

Enjoy a guided exploration of St. Stephen’s Basilica, admiring its ornate interiors, majestic altars, and the sacred relic of Hungary’s first king, St. Stephen’s mummified right hand.

Get access to the treasury’s collection of religious artifacts, royal treasures, and historical exhibits highlighting Hungary’s spiritual heritage.

Head up to the panoramic terrace via an elevator and enjoy sweeping views of Budapest’s skyline from one of the city’s highest vantage points.

Opt for a guided tour of the church or an extended experience where you will explore the church, terrace, as well as treasury with in-depth narratives from a guide.

Choose a private guided tour—available in English or Italian—for a personalized exploration of the Basilica, terrace, and treasury.

Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica

Guided tour of the church (based on the option selected)

Guided tour of the church, terrace, and treasury (based on the option selected)

Private guided tour of the church, terrace, and treasury (based on the option selected)

English or Italian-speaking tour guide (based on the option selected)

Access to the panoramic terrace via elevator

Access to the treasury and historical exhibition

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Exploring Budapest’s largest Basilica

Your tour begins with meeting your guide in front of the St. Stephen’s Basilica ticket office. With priority entry, skip the lines and step inside this neoclassical masterpiece. As you explore, admire the intricate frescoes, towering dome, marble columns, and vibrant stained-glass windows. Along the way, your guide will share the fascinating history of this revered landmark, from its architectural grandeur to its deep significance in Hungarian culture.

Terrace views and hidden treasures

Depending on your ticket, take an elevator to the panoramic terrace on your own or with a guide to enjoy breathtaking 360° views of Budapest, where you can see landmarks like the Danube River, Parliament, and Buda Castle. Next, venture into the treasury and historical exhibition, home to centuries-old religious treasures, royal liturgical objects, sacred relics, and revered artifacts such as the mummified right hand of St. Stephen.

Personalized experience with a private tour option

For a more exclusive visit, opt for a private guided tour with an English or Italian-speaking guide, where you’ll explore the Basilica, terrace, treasury, and exhibition with the undivided attention of your guide.

St Stephen's Basilica

월요일	오전 9:00 - 오후 5:45	마지막 항목 오후 5:00
화요일	오전 9:00 - 오후 5:45	마지막 항목 오후 5:00
수요일	오전 9:00 - 오후 5:45	마지막 항목 오후 5:00
목요일	오전 9:00 - 오후 5:45	마지막 항목 오후 5:00
금요일	오전 9:00 - 오후 5:45	마지막 항목 오후 5:00
토요일	오전 9:00 - 오후 5:45	마지막 항목 오후 5:00
일요일	오후 1:00 - 오후 5:45	마지막 항목 오후 5:00

What's not allowed

Eating, drinking, and smoking are strictly prohibited inside the church.

Wear appropriate attire for a church—no sleeveless tops, short skirts, or shorts; men must uncover their heads.

Accessibility

This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users due to accessibility limitations.

Additional information

On Saturdays, the church may close temporarily for 30 to 60 minutes due to wedding ceremonies.

If the church area is closed for a special ceremony, you can start your visit with the terrace and treasury, then return to the church once it reopens.

You can take one of the two elevators to reach the terrace or climb 160 steps if the elevator has long queues.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Bazilika ticket.

Address: Budapest, Szent István tér 2, 1051 Hungary.

Landmark: In front of the Basilica Ticket Office. It is on the square, 50 meters to the right from the steps of Saint Stephen's Basilica, next to the Starbucks coffee shop.

Guide Identifier:Your tour guide will hold a sign "GUIDED TOUR". If the line is long at the ticket office, the tour guide will stay a few meters away from the crowd, near Starbucks, so as to be seen better.

Get directions to the meeting point