Hungarian Parliament tours in 2026
You enter the Hungarian Parliament with a booked place on a guided visit. The visit takes about 45 minutes and runs in Hungarian, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, with either a live guide or an audio guide. Another 20 languages are available as audio guide only.
Two fare groups apply: one for citizens of the EEA and one for everyone else. Students and families have their own rates. Plan the Parliament as one stop in a city day, for example together with a river trip from our Danube cruise guide.
Our picks: Parliament tours
The audio-guided visit is the simplest way in. Take the city tour if you also want the bus ride, and the cruise combination if you want the building by day and the river at night.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator and GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Parliament visit with an evening cruise
- Parliament entry with audio guide
- One-hour evening cruise
- Drink on board
Two bookings in one: the Parliament in the morning and the river in the evening. Ask which price applies to visitors from outside the EEA before you book.
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Grand city tour with Parliament visit
- Parliament entry and visit
- Three-hour bus tour
- Guide
A 4.5-hour programme that ties the Parliament visit to a bus ride through the city, so one booking covers both. It gives a broad first look at Budapest in half a day.
Check availability →Parliament visit with audio guide
- Entry ticket
- Audio-guided 45-minute tour
A visit inside the building at your own pace with an audio guide. Ask which price applies to visitors from outside the EEA before you book.
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Guided visits, city walks and river trips in Budapest, with live prices and availability.
Parliament ticket prices in 2026
Prices in forint, in force since 1 January 2026. Confirm the final amount when you book.
| Ticket | EEA citizens | Outside the EEA |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | HUF 7,000 | HUF 14,000 |
| Students, ages 6 to 24 | HUF 3,500 | HUF 7,000 |
| Family, per adult | HUF 4,900 | HUF 11,200 |
| Family, per child aged 6 to 14 | HUF 2,450 | HUF 5,600 |
| Children under 6 | Free | Free |
Family rates and nationality need proof, so carry the documents. The reduced fare is for the EEA, not simply for the EU. There is no free entry for all EU visitors. For most visitors, the adult ticket is the one to price, and families should check the family rates before they book.
Opening season and booking
The visitor centre follows the season.
1 April to 31 October
The visitor centre is open daily 08:00–18:00.
1 November to 31 March
The visitor centre is open daily 08:00–16:00.
A booked place
Do not count on turning up at any time. A visit needs a booked or bought place, and official events can limit the offer. Short-notice cancellations for protocol reasons are possible.
Languages
The guided visit comes in six languages with a guide or an audio guide, and a further 20 languages are available as audio guide only.
Security and photo rules
What to leave at home.
Security check
Every visitor passes a security check. Large bags and dangerous objects are not allowed.
Photography
Photography is not allowed at the security area or in the Dome Hall.
Guide dogs
An assistance guide dog is the only exception to the rule on animals.
What the visit does not include
The tour does not open all rooms of the building. Count on a guided route, not free roaming.
Before you go: a short checklist
Small things that decide whether the visit runs smoothly.
Documents
Take proof of citizenship or family status if you buy a reduced fare or a family ticket. The fare group depends on your citizenship, so check which one applies to you.
Luggage
Leave large bags at your accommodation, because they are not allowed at the security check.
Time
Your booked place sets the start. Check the arrival time on your ticket, and allow time for the security check at the start.
Language
Choose your guide language when you book. If your language is not one of the six guided languages, take the audio guide.
Cameras
Photography is not allowed at the security area or in the Dome Hall, so keep your camera in your bag there.
Seeing the Parliament from the river
A boat trip is a second way to see the building, especially if the tour is full. Check the stops before you plan around one, because low water can change which piers are served.
For a bigger day plan, our Budapest things to do guide shows how the Parliament, the castle hill and the baths fit together.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where the Parliament fits.
Hungarian Parliament: frequently asked questions
How long is a Parliament tour?
The guided visit takes about 45 minutes.
How much is a Parliament ticket in 2026?
An adult ticket is HUF 7,000 for EEA citizens and HUF 14,000 for visitors from outside the EEA. Students aged 6 to 24 pay HUF 3,500 or HUF 7,000, and children under 6 are free.
Is entry free for EU citizens?
No. The reduced fare is for the EEA, not for the EU in general, and you need proof of citizenship.
Can I take photos inside?
Not everywhere. Photography is not allowed at the security area or in the Dome Hall.
Which languages does the guided visit offer?
Hungarian, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, with a guide or an audio guide. A further 20 languages are available as audio guide only.
Can I turn up without a ticket?
Do not plan on it. A visit needs a booked or bought place, and official events can limit the offer.