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The 15 classical music concerts worth your time in Budapest, with what each one involves, the going price and the operator behind it.
Step inside Budapest’s restored Hungarian State Opera House for a 60-minute guided tour, skip the line, then enjoy a short live concert.
Most Popular“Our tour was excellent and so was our guide , very knowledgeable!! Best part was the end with a ten minute live opera!!”
Hear Mozart, Bach, Handel, and more in St Stephen’s Basilica with themed concerts, four seating classes, and a 70-minute Budapest classic.
“This concert was the highlight of our day! It was magical experience! The best way to experience the atmosphere of the Basilica.”
Organ, arias and flute in Budapest’s St. Stephen’s Basilica with Kolos Kováts, Miklos Teleki and Eleonóra Krusic, plus seat rows.
Hear Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and more in Budapest’s Matthias Church with the Duna String Orchestra and violin soloist Gabora Gyula.
“INCREDIBLE! A WOW venue with such talent in front of your eyes. Was exceptional”
Visit Matthias Church in Budapest’s Castle District with reserved entry to neo-Gothic interiors, stained glass, and a museum.
“If there’s a quick guided tour to explain the church it would be more interesting and informative.”
A 70-minute classical concert in St. Michael’s Church featuring Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach, Handel, and more, with flexible seating options.
“The setting was beautiful, (the heated seat pads were very welcome) & the musicians were wonderful. Our party of 4 thoroughly enjoyed the concert & would highly recommend this .”
Watch Hungary’s Rajkó Folk Ensemble perform live folk dance and music at the Hungarian Gastro Cellar, with dinner options starting at $22.
“This was a great representation of the folk music of Hungary. The dancing was very different and the story lines were very clear and easy to understand. The musicians were incredible. The violinists all had an amazing techniques. The cimbalom or hammered dulcimer player was a concert virtuoso. All the music was memorized - amazing…”
Budapest Danube dinner cruise with a 4-course meal, welcome drink, operetta and folk show, plus night views of Parliament and bridges.
“This was a fairly expensive meal which was fine and the food was good but never would I have checked (especially this kind of meal!) to see that we were expected to eat 4 courses without something provided to drink! People can choke and die by eating without drinking and it was assumed at least…”
St. Stephen’s Basilica organ concert in Budapest, with optional Danube wine and views from Chain Bridge to Buda Castle.
“The concert was lovely in a grand setting. The organ music was phenomenal and we also enjoyed the flute accompanied by the organ.”
A small-group 2-hour walk in Budapest’s Castle District with priority entry to Matthias Church and big views from Fisherman’s Bastion.
“Estzer was a great tour guide, very friendly, well prepared and planned the guide according to our needs.”
Watch the Rajkó Folk Ensemble perform Hungarian dance and live music in a cozy Budapest venue, with optional food and drink packages.
“We enjoyed the experience. Signs on walls had some interesting facts about local foods drinks and customs. The servers were friendly and the space was like a wine cellar . The music two violins and base was very nice and the musicians had fun playing. The dancers, two couples were energetic and engaging and close…”
A 70-minute Budapest organ concert at St. Michael’s Church featuring the city’s oldest working organ and performances by Miklós Teleki.
“Range and skill of the performer. In the hands of a master. A fabulous way to spend 70 minutes. Beautiful location.”
Small-group Buda Castle walking tour with skip-the-line entry, Matthias Church, cake and coffee, plus hotel pickup and public transport.
“Christian but I was looking at with our guide. Leslie was a great tour guide. Full of anecdotes and facts.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Budapest’s Castle District with skip-the-line Matthias Church entry and unbeatable views.
“Well worth getting the history behind the sites in the Castle District. thanks to knowledgeable Edith. Amazing little known historical details.”
Private Castle District tour in Budapest with Matthias Church ticket, plus coffee and cake, and photo stops with big panoramic views.
“Ferencz was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable and friendly. He was also able to adjust on the fly: when we told him we'd already toured St. Stephens -- a large part of any castle district tours -- he focused more on the things we hadn't seen and on Hungarian history. Ask for him if you can.”
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