Guided Tours

Guided Tour of Godollo Royal Palace from Budapest

Gödöllő Royal Palace exterior with gardens, part of Budapest tour.

Gödöllő Royal Palace exterior with gardens, part of the Budapest tour experience.

Discover regal secrets & stroll gardens with coffee on a 3-hr guided tour of Godollo Palace, the grand summer home of Empress Elisabeth & King Franz!

Highlights

Explore Godollo Palace, former Queen Sisi, and King Franz’s summer residence, and see exhibitions from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Saunter along well-kept gardens of the world’s second-largest Baroque palace, on a 3-hr guided tour from Budapest.
Make the most of comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver/guide.
Stop for a coffee break and hear fascinating accounts of the royal era from your English or Spanish-speaking guide.
Did you know? The Hungarian Queen Elisabeth, regarded as a celebrity and fashion icon, met an unfortunate, untimely death by a needle file!

Inclusions

Guided tour of Godollo Royal Palace
Entry ticket to the Palace
Professional English or Spanish-speaking tour guide
Transportation in an AC vehicle from Budapest

Exclusions

Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Are you ready to step into the pre-World War era in Hungary to satisfy your curiosities about the life of royals? Then the Godollo Palace Tour from Budapest is the perfect activity. Rewind the clock to when Elisabeth and Franz Joseph I welcomed the luxurious palace as a coronation gift to house their family, their joys, and their woes.

Experience Royal Life at Godollo Palace

Surrounded by lush countryside vistas—sit back and relax on the 30-min journey from Budapest to the 19th-century Godollo Palace. Upon arrival, admire the Baroque style of the towering palace, one of the finest representations of Hungarian architecture. Examine the restored rooms adorned with historical paintings and decor. Uncover the truth behind the royal couple’s private life in the palace with revealing stories from a local English or Spanish-speaking guide.

Witness Relics, Savor Coffee and Souvenirs

As you walk through the opulent palace halls, step into the shoes of past emperors. The palace is known for its 31 exquisite rooms, including a ceremonial hall, royal suites, the Baroque church, Habsburg Gallery, The Queen Elisabeth Memorial Exhibition, hidden passages, and more. Visit the post-World War II exhibition on the ground floor before a stroll through the 26-hectare English gardens and a quick coffee break. End the tour at the palace store, where rustic trinkets are waiting to be claimed. Hop back onto the vehicle and return to Budapest after a walk through European history!

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Guests are recommended to wear comfortable shoes to walk around the palace and carry sunglasses for sunny days.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Cityrama Travel Agency.
Address: Budapest Báthory utca 22, Báthory utca 19, 1054 Hungary.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Báthory street / Bajcsy-Zsilinszky street. It is a quick 2 minute walk to the meeting point.
Board buses #9, #914, #950, and more to get you there.

By Tram