Skip-the-line St. Stephen Basilica Budapest Old Town Tour
Overview
Have you ever stood where kings once walked? Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of St. Stephen’s Basilica, see the Holy Right relic, and stroll through Budapest’s Old Town, where every street holds a piece of history waiting to be uncovered.
Available in
English and Hungarian
German, Spanish , French and Italian Languages
Highlights:
• Discover the best of Budapest with a 5-Star Private Guide
• Beat the crowds with skip-the-line tickets to St. Stephen’s Basilica
• Marvel at the stunning neoclassical design and dazzling gold interiors
• See the Holy Right relic and hear stories of Hungary’s first king
• Explore Budapest’s Old Town and uncover its rich cultural heritage
Step into the heart of Budapest with Rosotravel for a private tour full of history, beauty, and unforgettable moments. Visit the stunning St. Stephen’s Basilica, walk through the charming Old Town, and enjoy a personalized experience with a Licensed Guide. Book your journey through time today!
What's Included
- Insider tips on the best things to do in Budapest
- Interesting facts about Budapest's history, culture and architecture
- Skip-the-line Tickets to the St. Stephen Basilica
- Private Tour of St. Stephen Basilica and Budapest Old Town
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Tickets to the Treasury
- Tickets to the Terrace of the Dome
Meeting Location
Budapest
Alkotmány u. 4, 1054 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Madal Cafe
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Hungarian Parliament Building
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Liberty Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- Your pre-booked tickets allow you to skip the ticket office line, but not the entrance or security checks.
- Admission includes the Basilica Church Hall (inner area); additional tickets for the Treasury and Dome Terrace can be purchased on-site.
- Please note that Sunday masses and special events may limit access to the Basilica.
- As it’s a walking tour, we kindly recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing for the weather.
- The tour will proceed as planned, rain or shine.
- To ensure the best experience, group size is limited to 1–25 guests per guide.
- Larger groups will have additional guides, and the price will be adjusted accordingly.
- If you have special requests or need accessibility support, please let us know—we’ll be happy to help!
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Insider tips on the best things to do in Budapest.
- Interesting facts about Budapest's history, culture and architecture.
- Skip-the-line Tickets to the St. Stephen Basilica.
- Private Tour of St. Stephen Basilica and Budapest Old Town.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.
- Tickets to the Treasury.
- Tickets to the Terrace of the Dome.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-line St. Stephen Basilica Budapest Old Town Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-line St. Stephen Basilica Budapest Old Town Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Insider tips on the best things to do in Budapest
- Interesting facts about Budapest's history, culture and architecture
- Skip-the-line Tickets to the St. Stephen Basilica
- Private Tour of St. Stephen Basilica and Budapest Old Town
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Tickets to the Treasury
- Tickets to the Terrace of the Dome
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- Your pre-booked tickets allow you to skip the ticket office line, but not the entrance or security checks.
- Admission includes the Basilica Church Hall (inner area); additional tickets for the Treasury and Dome Terrace can be purchased on-site.
- Please note that Sunday masses and special events may limit access to the Basilica.
- As it’s a walking tour, we kindly recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing for the weather.
- The tour will proceed as planned, rain or shine.
- To ensure the best experience, group size is limited to 1–25 guests per guide.
- Larger groups will have additional guides, and the price will be adjusted accordingly.
- If you have special requests or need accessibility support, please let us know—we’ll be happy to help!
