Hungarian Parliament Building Tickets

Tickets are priced differently for EU/EEA citizens and for visitors from outside the EU, with EU/EEA citizens paying a reduced rate on presentation of valid photo ID. Everyone needs to bring the same ID they booked with, since names on tickets are checked at entry.

• Tickets are sold through the Parliament's own booking system and can also be bought through authorised partners.
• EU/EEA citizens should bring a passport or national ID card to claim the reduced rate; non-EU citizens pay the standard rate.
• Advance booking is strongly recommended — tours regularly sell out one to three weeks ahead in the summer season.
• The visit includes airport-style security screening, so allow extra time before your tour slot.
• A single ticket covers one guided or audio-guided tour of the public visitor route; it does not include access to the working chamber during sessions.

Our local tip: book as early as you can, especially for a summer visit — tour slots for popular times can sell out days or weeks in advance.

• Arrive well before your slot, since the security check is part of your visit time and queues build up around peak hours.
• If your travel dates are flexible, check whether Parliament is sitting on the day you want to visit, since tours can be limited on some sitting days.
• Bring the exact ID you used to book, especially if you're claiming the EU/EEA rate — the name and ID type are checked at the door.
• Casual clothing is fine, but leave large bags at your hotel if you can, since only small bags are practical to bring through security.
• Combine your visit with a walk along the Danube promenade outside — the building's exterior is best appreciated from across the river or along the embankment.

The visitor route covers a short but striking part of one of Europe's largest parliament buildings.

On the tour

• The Dome Hall, where the Hungarian Holy Crown and coronation regalia are displayed under permanent guard.
• The Grand Staircase, decorated with frescoes and considered one of the building's architectural highlights.
• The historic Session Room, the ceremonial chamber used for the upper house before Hungary moved to a single-chamber parliament.

Outside the building

Kossuth Lajos tér, the square around the Parliament, is worth a walk in its own right, with monuments, the Ethnographic Museum nearby and views over the Danube towards Buda.

The visitor route is generally accessible, though as a large historic government building, some areas involve stairs, and every visitor passes through the same security screening.

• If you or someone in your group needs step-free access or other assistance, contact the visitor booking service in advance to arrange the best route.
• Security screening applies to all visitors, including those with mobility aids or medical equipment, so allow extra time.
• For detailed accessibility questions, contact the Parliament's official visitor service directly rather than relying on third-party descriptions.

The Parliament is a working government building as well as a landmark, so a few practical rules apply to every visitor.

• Bring valid photo ID and your ticket — the name on both needs to match, especially if you're using the EU/EEA rate.
• Expect an airport-style security check before your tour; oversized bags and sharp or dangerous items are not allowed inside.
• Certain items and symbols connected with dictatorships are prohibited inside the building under Hungarian law.
• Follow your guide's route and instructions — visitors can't wander off the marked tour path inside the building.
• Casual dress is generally fine, but very revealing clothing can attract extra attention from security staff.