Sisi's Gödöllő Palace: Guided Tour from Budapest

About this experience

Sisi's Gödöllő Palace: Guided Tour from Budapest is a guided tour to the Royal Palace of Gödöllő, the Baroque summer residence of Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) and Emperor Francis Joseph, located around 30 kilometres northeast of Budapest. The palace is the second largest Baroque palace in Central Europe and served as the favourite retreat of the imperial couple during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The tour departs from 19 Báthory utca and the journey by air-conditioned vehicle takes approximately 30 minutes each way. The guided tour takes visitors through the palace interiors, including the ceremonial rooms, private apartments, and the hidden doors and concealed rooms used by the royal couple. A professional guide covers the history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the lives of Sisi and Francis Joseph within these walls. After the tour, guests have time for a coffee break and a visit to the souvenir shop before returning to the city centre. The full experience runs approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. Tickets cover the entrance fee to Gödöllő Palace, the professional guide, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Highlights

• Guided tour to the second largest Baroque palace in Central Europe
• Explore Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Francis Joseph's summer retreat
• Palace sits 30 kilometres northeast of Budapest city centre
• Air-conditioned vehicle transfers included from Báthory utca
• 30-minute journey each way from the Budapest departure point

What is included

• Entrance fee to Gödöllő Palace
• Professional tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Before you go

Arrival and timing Make your way to 19 Báthory utca in central Budapest ahead of the departure time shown on your booking confirmation. The tour runs for three hours and thirty minutes in total, including the bus journey to Gödöllő and back, so plan your day accordingly and arrive at the meeting point in good time. During the tour The bus ride to the palace takes around thirty minutes each way, so bring anything you need for a comfortable journey. Your entrance fee and a professional guide are included; no additional payment is needed at the palace gates. Time is set aside after the guided tour for a coffee break and a browse of the palace souvenir shop before the group returns to the city centre. Hotel pickup is not included, so you will need to make your own way to and from the starting point.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.