BUDAPEST
The best of Budapest, on both banks of the Danube.
Budapest's 15 most popular classical music & opera tours, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and where you book it. The pick of the bunch, and what the day actually gets you on either bank of the Danube.
Step inside the restored Hungarian State Opera House for a 60-minute guided tour, ending with live singing and great acoustics.
Most Popular“We enjoyed it. A beautiful building. Such interesting design and history. Next time we will come back for a performance!”
Hear Mozart and Baroque favorites in Budapest’s St Stephen’s Basilica. Choose among 3 concerts and 4 seating classes for about 70 minutes.
“It was beautiful the surroundings and great performance of the orchestra and suprano”
Hear an organ concert at St. Stephen’s Basilica with Kolos Kováts, flute by Eleonóra Krusic, and a program spanning Mozart to Bach.
Spend 70 minutes in Matthias Church hearing Mozart, Bach, and more with the Duna String Orchestra and violin soloist Gabora Gyula. $70.
“The program is good, but I was expecting adding pianist as well.”
Matthias Church entry in Budapest’s Castle District: neo-Gothic beauty, museum access, and Danube views nearby for one day.
“Lovely building to visit with a real sense of history. Fine views over the Danube from just outside. Really good spot altogether with restaurants close by.”
Listen to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and more in St. Michael’s Church, with excellent acoustics, helpful seating options, and a 70-minute program.
“Concert and the church was great! Seating was heated, great for the cold winter time”
See the Rajkó Folk Ensemble perform Hungarian music and dance at Hungarian Gastro Cellar, with drink or dinner options. 80 minutes.
“This was awesome, and one of the highlights of my visit to Budapest. The dancers are so talented, and put their heart and soul in their performance. I loved their costumes, which were changed for each dance. Likewise, the musicians were superb, and they played a variety of pieces. I highly recommend. I wish they…”
Budapest Danube 4-course dinner cruise with operetta and folk entertainment, a welcome drink, and night skyline views with vegetarian option.
“Very boring, the entertainment was amateurish and the food was not to our liking. Points of interest were not explained, so we had no idea what we were seeing. We would not recommend this tour.”
Hear organ music in St. Stephen’s Basilica, then add a Danube cruise with views and drinks or dinner options in Budapest.
“Beautiful sounds in a space like they were meant to be performed in; others recommended front section but not much different in placement if you arrive early to get near front of middle section”
Buda Castle District walk with Matthias Church entry and Danube views from Fisherman’s Bastion, led by a small-group guide.
“I highly recommend this tour. We were guided to the most interesting parts and heard wonderful history. We got local insights and stories from our guide, Victor, who was great.”
Rajkó Folk Ensemble performs Budapest Hungarian folk dance and live music in an intimate wine-cellar venue, with optional food packages.
“My friend and I were so pleased that we booked this experience! Having never been to Hungary before, we wanted to plan several events in advance that would be a good reflection of the Hungarian culture. The dancing and musicianship were excellent and the venue was easy to locate and gorgeous inside.”
70 minutes of live organ and chamber music in Budapest’s St. Michael’s Church on the city’s oldest working organ, from $24.
“Really nice experience! We didnt have to wait at the pick up point either, the person at the door of the church had a list of people with tickets. Definitely unique, would recommend!”
Private Buda Castle walk for up to six with skip-the-line entry, cake and coffee, and Matthias Church in 3.5 hours.
“Daniel (Danny) is truly a gem! We’ve done many tours but it’s safe to say he’s one of our top tour guides that we’ve enjoyed! His knowledge in various subjects kept all of my family (including two teens) engaged and his energy even on a freezing cold day was contagious! With him, he’d make any…”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Budapest’s Castle District, with skip-the-line Matthias Church entry and panoramic views.
“Rebekah provided a tour de force performance! Very knowledgeable and extremely passionate, she educated and entertained us in equal measure. Highly recommended!”
Private Castle District tour with Matthias Church entry, plus coffee and cake. 3 hours of panoramic views, history, and pickup.
“This by far was the best tour we booked! I was expecting the generic touristy type of tour but Ferenc made the tour so special. From his deep historical knowledge to incorporating it into how it shaped their culture and even political views today! My husband and I heavily recommend this tour to anyone. And…”
The baths, the river, the castle hill and the ruin bars - and every way to spend a day on either bank of the Danube.
