Parliament tickets: official visit or guided tour?
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There are two ways into the Hungarian Parliament: the official visit, booked directly, and guided tours sold by tour companies. Here is how they compare, and when each one makes sense.
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At a glance
| Official visit | Tour company | |
|---|---|---|
| Where to book | jegymester.hu | GetYourGuide, Viator and others |
| Price (adult) | 7,000 HUF EU/EEA, 14,000 HUF others | Higher |
| Availability | Often sold out weeks ahead | Often still available |
| Guide | Audio guide, language chosen on site | Depends on the tour |
| Cancellation | See the shop's terms | Many tours allow free cancellation; check each one |
Official prices as listed on jegymester.hu in October 2026. Family and student tickets are cheaper; see our sold-out guide for all prices.
The official visit
Booked directly at jegymester.hu, the official shop, for a fixed date and time. It is the cheapest way in, especially for EU and EEA citizens, who pay half price. The visit is audio-guided and includes the grand staircase, the Dome Hall with the Holy Crown and the old Upper House chamber. The catch: popular dates sell out weeks ahead. Returned tickets come back on sale every day, and our free alert emails you when one appears on your dates.
Guided tours from tour companies
Tour companies sell visits that include entry, sometimes combined with a live guide or a city walk. They cost more, but they often still have places when the official shop is sold out, and many can be cancelled for free up to a day before. Before you book, check that the tour includes entry to the Parliament building, not only a walk outside, and what language the guide speaks.
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Which one to choose
- Your dates are flexible, or you are booking well ahead: official visit. Set a free alert if your dates are sold out.
- Your trip is soon and the official visit is sold out: set an alert and book a guided tour with free cancellation as a backup. If an official ticket comes up, you can still switch.
- You want a live guide: a tour company.
- You travel with children under 6: read visiting with kids first.
Questions
Are guided tours of the Hungarian Parliament more expensive than official tickets?
Yes. The official adult ticket cost 7,000 HUF for EU/EEA citizens and 14,000 HUF for others in October 2026; tours from tour companies cost more, because they include their own service.
Where can I buy official Hungarian Parliament tickets?
Only online at jegymester.hu, the official ticket shop of the Parliament.
What can I do if official Parliament tickets are sold out?
Returned tickets come back on sale every day, so set a free alert for your dates, and book a guided tour with free cancellation as a backup if your trip is soon.