St Stephen's Basilica Tour with Tower Access

A closer look at Budapest's iconic basilica with a local guide

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On this small-group tour, you’ll get a closer look at St Stephen’s Basilica, one of Budapest’s most recognisable landmarks. As you pass intricate gold frescos and sculptures, you'll learn about the city's Christian history from your guide.

Built in the 19th century, the basilica is home to the relic of the Holy Right – the mummified right hand of the first Hungarian king Saint Stephen that dates back to the 11th century. You’ll have the opportunity to see the relic and then head upwards to the dome tower for a panoramic view across the city.

After the tour, you’ll have access to the treasury and history exhibition, which you can explore at your own pace.

Why visit

  • Fast-track access to St Stephen's Basilica
  • Guided tour of the intricate artworks and relic
  • Panoramic views over the city from the dome
  • Time to explore the treasury and history exhibition

What's included

  • Guide services
  • Skip-the-line admission to St Stephen's Basilica
  • Access to the tower
  • Access to the treasury and history exhibition

Restrictions

  • Require clothing to cover shoulders & knees. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.

Additional information

Children aged 0–6 years can enter for free.

The tour can be cancelled due to special occasions, like weddings, or unforeseen circumstances. In such situations, you will be provided with an extra guided visit to the tower treasury.

Please make sure that your knees and shoulders are covered during the entire duration of your visit. Shorts, short skirts, caps, hats and sleeveless clothing are not permitted.

Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the church.

Location

Meeting point

Budapest, Szent István tér 1, Budapest, 1051
Meet your guide in front of the Basilica ticket office. Your guide will be holding a sign with 'GUIDED TOUR' written on it. The ticket office is on the square, 50 metres to the right from the steps of Saint Stephen's Basilica, next to the Starbucks coffee shop. If the line is long at the ticket office, the tour guide will stay a few metres away from the crowd, near Starbucks, so as to be seen better.

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