What is St Stephen's Basilica famous for?

Featuring a massive neo-renaissance dome which towers 300 feet in height, St Stephen’s Basilica is one of the most important and holiest Catholic churches in the world. It is home to the most revered relic which is a mummified right hand of the church’s patron, King St Stephen. Popularly known as the Holy Dexter, it is considered to be an object of devotion. Other than this, St Stephen’s Basilica is also famous for its active role in the musical community which involves choral music, classical music and even contemporary music.

How tall is St Stephen's Basilica?

St Stephen’s Basilica is 136 meter high and the dome of the church is touted to be one the highest domes in Hungary that dominates the skyline.

What is the best time to visit St Stephen's Basilica?

After getting a St Stephen's Basilica ticket, the best time to visit is between 10 am to 2 pm. The rush is comparatively low during these hours and you can take your own time to marvel at the different aspects of the church.

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St Stephens Basilica Tickets With Guide, Budapest

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St Stephens Basilica Tickets Highlights

Explore the prominent Catholic church of the beautiful city of Budapest by a visit to the St Stephen Basilica
Stroll through the treasury and history exhibition in the church at your own pace
Step on the terrace located on top of the dome to get a panoramic view of the whole city
Opt for this skip-the-line St. Stephen's Basilica tickets and get accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide

St Stephens Basilica Tickets Overview

Location: Budapest, Szent István tér, 1051 Hungary

Starting Timings: 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM

Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

About St. Stephen's Basilica Tickets with Guide in Budapest:

Take a tour of St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest with this package and explore the peaceful ambiance of this famous church with your friends and family. See the magnificent dome of the church which was built in the second half of 19th century and with a mesmerizing architecture of Neo-Renaissance. Traverse through all the areas including an exhibit inside the church and witness the majestic views of the city from up above the terrace of this church.

About St. Stephen's Basilica Guided Tour:

Hop on this tour to enjoy a touring session at the famous St Stephen's Basilica with your family and friends.
Meet up with your guide and start your journey from inside the church itself, which is famous for its astonishing Neo-Renaissance architecture and the monumental dome.
Witness the relic of Holy right, which is the real mummified hand of Hungarian king Saint Stephen, the first one in the 11th century to rule the country.
In the 11th century itself, the Hungarians were turned into Christians, hence, you will get to learn about the proud history of the Christian nation.
After exploring this, step into an elevator and reach the terrace of the church to enjoy the panoramic views of Budapest from the lookout point.
After this, you will get to enter the treasury and history exhibition of the church and explore the areas at your own pace.

How to reach St. Stephen's Basilica?

By Car/Cab: Reach the location by hiring a cab and cover up to 4.5 km of distance to reach the location within 18 minutes.
By Train: Take a train from Clark Ádám tér which runs every 20 minutes and takes up to 15 minutes to reach nearby the location. Then take 5 minutes to walk from there to reach the activity location.

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Public Tour

1 Hours

USD 54.34

USD 48.91

Per Adult

Grab an opportunity to explore the famous St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest with this ticket.

Note:

Children below the age of 7 years will go free of charge and children between the age of 7-15 years will be charged as per a child ticket.
Children above the age of 15 years will be considered an adult.

Price Includes

Ticket
- Entry to the church
- Use of the elevator and entry to the panoramic terrace
- Entry to the treasury and historical exhibition
Guide
- Guided tour in English inside Basilica and on the lookout terrace around the dome

Private Tour

1 Hours

USD 86.95

USD 81.51

Per Adult

Enjoy a private tour of the beautiful St Stephen's Basilica with this package and have fun with your friends and family.

Note:

All ages will be charged the same price.

Price Includes

Ticket
- Entry to the church
- Use of the elevator and entry to the panoramic terrace
- Entry to the treasury and historical exhibition
Guide
- Guided tour in English inside Basilica and on the lookout terrace around the dome

More Details about St Stephens Basilica Tickets

Know Before You Go for St Stephens Basilica Tickets

The church is closed on some special occasions like wedding ceremonies.
Please wear clothes appropriate for a church (no sleeveless tops, short skirts or shorts); men should uncover their heads.
It is forbidden to eat, drink, or smoke in the church area.
To reach the dome panorama terrace there are 2 elevators: a bigger one in the lower part and a smaller one in the upper part of the building; instead of using the second smaller elevator you may climb about 200 steps to reach the top of the dome, in case there are too many people waiting for the elevator.
People who cannot climb steep steps should choose the tour option for people with limited mobility. Unfortunately this option is still not suitable for wheelchair users.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival and entry.
Children below the age of 7 years will go free of charge and children between the age of 7-15 years will be charged as per a child ticket whereas children above the age of 15 years will be considered an adult.
If the church cannot be visited because of an unforeseen special ceremony, you will be compensated with a guided tour in the treasury and history exhibition where you will learn about the history of the building and about Cardinal Mindszenty.

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St. Stephen's Basilica

Budapest, Szent István tér 1, 1051 Hungary

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St Stephens Basilica Tickets Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 1 days before the date of travel then 0.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 0 days to 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

St Stephens Basilica Tickets FAQs

What is St Stephen's Basilica famous for?

Featuring a massive neo-renaissance dome which towers 300 feet in height, St Stephen’s Basilica is one of the most important and holiest Catholic churches in the world. It is home to the most revered relic which is a mummified right hand of the church’s patron, King St Stephen. Popularly known as the Holy Dexter, it is considered to be an object of devotion. Other than this, St Stephen’s Basilica is also famous for its active role in the musical community which involves choral music, classical music and even contemporary music.
How tall is St Stephen's Basilica?

St Stephen’s Basilica is 136 meter high and the dome of the church is touted to be one the highest domes in Hungary that dominates the skyline.
What is the best time to visit St Stephen's Basilica?

After getting a St Stephen's Basilica ticket, the best time to visit is between 10 am to 2 pm. The rush is comparatively low during these hours and you can take your own time to marvel at the different aspects of the church.

Is there any dress code required for entering St Stephen's Basilica?

There is no official dress code for entering St Stephen’s Basilica, however, it is advisable to wear dresses which are appropriate for visiting a church. Tattered jeans, revealing dresses and anything which is too casual and informal is not encouraged to wear. Dress yourself keeping the religious sentiments in mind for entering St Stephen’s Basilica.

How old is St Stephen's Basilica?

The construction was completed in 1905, which makes St Stephen’s Basilica 117 years old.

How many steps in St Stephen's Basilica?

There are a total of 364 stairs that lead to the top of the dome, offering a magnificent 360 degree view of the city.

To reach the dome panorama terrace, is there any elevator used?

Yes, there is an elevator which will take you directly to the dome terrace of St. Stephen’s Basilica. Other than the elevator there is another way, where you need to climb up 364 stairs to reach the panoramic view.

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