St Stephen's Basilica tour with tower access in Budapest
Art, culture and gastronomy
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Ticket e-voucher
Visit Saint Stephen's Basilica, enjoy a skip-the-line entry and save precious vacation time and admire panoramic views over the city from the dome.
Meet your English-speaking tour guide in front of the ticket office of Saint Stephen's Basilica and start your guided tour outside and inside the church.
Highlights
- Visit Saint Stephen's Basilica, the main Catholic church in Budapest
- Enjoy a skip-the-line entry and save precious vacation time
- Take a guided tour of the church in English, including its monumental artworks and relics
- Admire panoramic views over the city from the dome
- Explore the treasury and historical exhibition
Description
Built in the 2nd half of the 19th century, it is one of Budapest’s highlights, known for its monumental dome and beautiful Neo-Renaissance architecture. You will see the mysterious relic of the Holy Right, the naturally mummified right hand of the first Hungarian king Saint Stephen, who ruled the country in the 11th century and converted Hungarians...
What's Included
- Entry to the church, Use of the elevator and entry to the panoramic terrace, Entry to the treasury and to the historical exhibition, Guided tour
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Skip the line Entrance Fees Included Guided Tour Local touch e-Voucher COVID-19 information: Government regulations compliant Where: Budapest, Szent István tér 2, 1051 Hungary Meeting point: Meet your guide 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. 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. What to remember: The church is closed on some special occasions like wedding ceremonies. In such unforeseen cases you will be compensated withan extra guided visit to the tower treasury (not part of the guided tour normally)Please wear clothes appropriate for a church (no sleeveless tops, short skirts or shorts); men should uncover their headsIt is forbidden to eat, drink, or smoke in the church areaTo reach the dome panorama terrace there are 2 elevators: a bigger one in the lower part and a smaller one in the upper part of the building; instead of using the second smaller elevator you may climb about 160 steps to reach the top of the dome, in case there are too many people waiting for the elevator When: Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.