Landmarks

St. Stephen’s Basilica Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Escorted Entry

View of the dome inside St Stephen's Basilica

Shrine with Holy Right Hand of Saint Stephen I inside St Stephen's Basilica

Statue of St Stephen inside St Stephen's Basilica

Highlights

Gain direct access to St. Stephen’s Basilica, Hungary’s largest church with escorted skip-the-line entry, where your guide will help you get ahead of ticket queues and lead you in.
Learn about St. Stephen I, the church’s patron saint and Hungary’s first king, and see his mummified right hand, the basilica’s most holy relic, all thanks to your expert guide.
Admire the opulent interiors, the stunning painted and gilded ceilings, richly detailed frescoes, and stained glass windows. Explore the treasury filled with religious artifacts.
Did you know? It took over 50 years, 3 architects, and the collapse and complete rebuilding of the dome to construct the basilica.

Inclusions

Entry to the church
Skip-the-line access (based on option chosen)
Escorted entry (based on option chosen)
Access to the treasury, dome, and panoramic terrace (based on option chosen)
Guided tour (based on option chosen)
Use of the elevator (based on option chosen)

Cancellation Policy

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

Your experience

Discover Budapest’s iconic church

Located in the heart of the Pest side of the River Danube, St. Stephen’s Basilica is Budapest’s largest Roman Catholic church and place of worship. Soak in the grandeur of its interiors and neoclassical architecture, and explore the treasury and the awe-inspiring dome. Marvel at the church’s most revered religious artifact – the mummified right hand of King St. Stephen I, Hungary’s first king who introduced Christianity to the kingdom in the 11th century. After getting your fill of the church, use the elevator or climb the 300+ stairs to the Panoramic Terrace – the scenic vistas of the city are worth the effort!

Enhance your experience

Elevate your visit by opting for escorted entry with skip-the-line access and a guided tour, which will help you avoid wasting time in long ticket queues. Once your guide helps you gain direct and seamless entry to the church, they will show you around. A comprehensive tour with an expert guide will give you deep insights into the history of this 18th-century landmark, enriching your visit.

Operating hours

St Stephen's Basilica

Monday	09:00 AM - 05:45 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 05:45 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 05:45 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 05:45 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 05:45 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 05:45 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Sunday	01:00 PM - 05:45 PM	last entry 05:00 PM

Know before you go

Additional information

The church may stay closed for short durations (30 minutes to 1 hour) on Saturdays when it hosts wedding ceremonies.
Since this is a place of worship, appropriate attire is recommended. Avoid wearing sleeveless tops, short skirts, or shorts.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the redemption 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 redemption point.

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