Budapest Opera House Guided Tour

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The guide was great, everyone was very welcome.

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The guide was great, everyone was very welcome.

  Elena Maria

Discover the second largest stage in Europe on this guided tour of the Hungarian State Opera House, a must-see on your trip to Budapest!

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Discover the second largest stage in Europe on this guided tour of the Hungarian State Opera House, a must-see on your trip to Budapest!

Budapest Opera House Guided Tour

After meeting in the main hall of the Budapest Opera House, we'll set off on our guided tour of this incredible neo-renaissance building, designed by the famous Hungarian architect Miklós Ybl. It dates back to the 19th century and its construction was financed by Francis Joseph I of Austria, who demanded that it should not be larger than the one in Vienna.

We'll continue our tour of the Hungarian State Opera House in its magnificent hall which is decorated with oak panels and red curtains. Then we'll head down the main staircase, which will take us straight to the auditorium.

To end our tour of the Budapest Opera House, we'll get to watch a 10-minute live concert performed by two opera singers on the second largest stage in Europe!

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Duration

1 hour.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Entry fee to the Opera House

10 minute concert

When to book?

You can book up until 10 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
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Bookinbudapest Kft. Show more

Bookinbudapest Kft.

Corporate name: BUDAPEST TRANSFERS, S.L

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Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - How many people will be in the group?

A - Approximately 30 to 40 participants.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Hungarian State Opera House

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5 out of 2,729 reviews

8.4 / 10

 8.4310467814829 2,729 reviews | 30,664 travellers

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Apr / 26 / 2025

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Alberto

Murcia, Spain

La guía excepcional, la ópera una verdadera maravilla y, al final, te hacen una pequeña actuación. Lo realmente malo es que nos quedamos un grupo de 10 personas 5' antes de la visita guiada y ésta ya había comenzado...... Muy mala planificación Translate this opinion into English.

The guide was exceptional, the opera was truly wonderful, and at the end, they gave you a short performance. The really bad thing was that a group of 10 of us were left 5 minutes before the guided tour, and it had already started... Very poor planning. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Apr / 22 / 2025

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Raquel

Bilbao, Spain

Visita muy amena y bien explicada por nuestra guía con datos muy interesantes sobre la historia del edificio, su uso y costumbres. El edificio es precioso y los 10 minutos de concierto son un plus. Una pena que no pudiese ser en el propio teatro para haber apreciado mejor si cabe la acústica del lugar. Muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

A very enjoyable tour, well explained by our guide, with very interesting information about the building's history, its use, and customs. The building is beautiful, and the 10-minute concert is a plus. It's a shame it couldn't have been in the theater itself, so we could have better appreciated the venue's acoustics. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Apr / 21 / 2025

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Claudia

Lima, Peru

La Opera de Budapest es preciosa, la visita vale totalmente la pena. La explicación también estuvo buena pero tal vez separaría un poco a los grupos pues mientras tratábamos de escuchar a nuestro guía, se escuchaba mucho más fuerte la voz de la guía del grupo en inglés. Lo demás, súper bien. Translate this opinion into English.

The Budapest Opera House is beautiful, and the visit is absolutely worth it. The explanation was also good, but it might have separated the groups a bit, because while we were trying to hear our guide, the English-speaking guide's voice was much louder. Everything else was great. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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Apr / 15 / 2025

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Pilar

Madrid, Spain

Visita muy interesante. La guia de la ópera muy agradable nos explicó con detalle cómo es el funcionamiento de la ópera. Vimos el foso de los músicos q estaban preparados para ensayar y subimos al piso superior a ver las estancias reales. La visita finalizó con una muestra de una pareja de cantantes haciendo una breve actuación. Interesante. Translate this opinion into English.

A very interesting visit. The very pleasant opera guide explained in detail how the opera works. We saw the musicians' pit where they were set up for rehearsal and went upstairs to see the royal chambers. The visit ended with a short performance by a pair of singers. Interesting. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Apr / 15 / 2025

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Alberto

Madrid, Spain

Buena experiencia, pero además, es la única manera de conocer la ópera pues solo puedes entrar con guía. Te enseñan las principales áreas y te lo explican con una guía que conocía totalmente el tema. Como colofón hay dos cantantes in vivo para el grupo Translate this opinion into English.

A great experience, but it's also the only way to experience the opera house, as you can only enter with a guide. They show you the main areas and explain everything with a knowledgeable guide. As a finishing touch, there are two live singers for the group. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

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