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Hungarian State Opera House

(Magyar Állami Operaház)
Opera House
Budapest VI. kerülete, Budapest
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    Gerry H.
    "Beautiful opera house with outstanding production of Tosca."(3 Tips)
    Pelin D.
    "go inside and take the tour with a mini concert totally worth it"(2 Tips)
    Carl G.
    "Excellent place to enjoy an opera performance."(2 Tips)
    Sotiris M.
    "Excellent tour, highly recommended!"(18 Tips)
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  • Jose A. M.heart icon on user image
    Jose A. MadariagaJanuary 3, 2016
    Very cheap seats for every play. The guided tour (eng, ita, spa..) is very recommended too. Dont pay the picture fee, you will be able to take them anyway (the leaders doesnt stop anyone)
    Upvoted Apr 26
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    ValentinaJanuary 5, 2015
    Magnificent performance, pure sound, talented actors, incredible interior. Note: in winter cloakroom is used for extra fee. Better to book tickets beforehand, otherwise standing only are available.
    Upvoted Mar 27
  • Daria M.
    Daria MDecember 27, 2014
    If you have a box seat, you can take your upper clothes with you, there is a place for it. Don't forget to visit the balcony facing Andrasi on the second floor and enjoy. The place is magic!
    Upvoted 5 days ago
  • Ilana Z.
    Ilana ZholobovskySeptember 26, 2014
    You can find really cheap tickets for ballet, for as little as 1500 HUF. Easy to order, everything is on their website.
  • Fluying ✅.
    Fluying ✅September 11, 2016
    Tour in English usually run at 15:00 and 16:00. If your are attending to a performance, you may skip the tour as the greatest thing is the interiors.
  • We Love Budapest
    We Love BudapestOctober 17, 2014
    Worth seeing a show as much for the opera as to admire the ambience of the stunning architecture - both inside and out. Keep in mind tickets often sell out in advance.
  • Nassimheart icon on user image
    NassimAugust 9, 2017
    One of the most beautiful opera house I've ever been to. And amazing rooftop with the musicians statues. Don't miss a Coffee at its nostalgic café.
  • Helenheart icon on user image
    HelenJune 5, 2017
    MUST SEE! Try to buy tickets for a play or for a rehearsal a few hours before. They are really cheap (400ft)!! That way you see the interior avoiding the expensive tours..
  • Ecem E.heart icon on user image
    Ecem ErsozJanuary 13, 2018
    The opera house is lovely and u at the end of the tour there is small opera for you. Such a cute
  • Yiannis K.
    Yiannis K.December 31, 2015
    A place you must see. If you're lucky enough to attend an opera, it's an unforgettable experience
  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinDecember 31, 2015
    Stunning painted dome. Excellent place to enjoy an opera performance.
  • Marco V.heart icon on user image
    Marco VoormolenJanuary 7, 2017
    Great and beautiful place. Only criticism would that they regularly perform operas in Hungarian instead of original language with surtitles lacking humour/nuances.
  • Andrew K.
    Andrew KellerAugust 20, 2014
    Must see in Budapest, but be warned they will require you to pay an additional 500 HUF for a wristband that allows you to take photographs, in addition to the admission/tour fee.
  • Siobhánheart icon on user image
    SiobhánSeptember 19, 2017
    Highly recommend the tour as it's breathtakingly beautiful and our guide was both hilarious and informative.
  • András K.heart icon on user image
    András KoncsekNovember 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    I'm working here. I'm think this building is soo amazing and beautiful. If you want a special tour, please contact me and maybe make a guided tour.
  • Svetaheart icon on user image
    SvetaNovember 26, 2016
    Beautiful inside out. If you are not into opera, come for a guided tour to admire the interior.
  • Berkay Ş.heart icon on user image
    Berkay ŞentürkJanuary 3, 2016
    One of the best buildings of Budapest, simply amazing. The guided tour is definitely worth to take.
  • Gerry H.heart icon on user image
    Gerry HornikMay 27, 2014
    A wonderful surprise. Beautiful opera house with outstanding production of Tosca. And the prices are very reasonable.
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    JJanuary 1, 2016
    Attendance this opera is a must in Budapest! It is very beautiful in and outside. "The Bat" performance is flawless
  • Spyridon M.
    Spyridon MichalopoulosFebruary 19, 2014
    Excellent experience! Hungary is not only food but has a grant culture also! Explore it!
  • Vsevolod B.heart icon on user image
    Vsevolod BorisovApril 4, 2017
    Terrace is very nice place sorting a break, don't resist to drink a cop of coffee and feel Budapest night.
  • Zoe T.heart icon on user image
    Zoe T. ✨March 20, 2016
    Saw the ballet and the tickets were super cheap for the great show
  • Sophie C.heart icon on user image
    Sophie CampbellMay 7, 2016
    Architecture, tours, ballet. Go in the day time to shows tickets are cheaper
  • Réka Manonheart icon on user image
    Réka ManonJanuary 27, 2015
    Anne Trulave's role is a pearl in Stravinsky's piece! Such wonderful arias,brava!
  • Morganheart icon on user image
    MorganJanuary 24, 2016
    Beautiful interior and lovely cast, but they advertise full translations during shows and didn't really deliver...
  • Pelin D.heart icon on user image
    Pelin DuraMarch 19, 2015
    go inside and take the tour with a mini concert totally worth it
  • Tomas O.heart icon on user image
    Tomas OpitzOctober 19, 2015
    Gorgeous building on Andrassy Avenue, style, culture, entertainment in one place
  • Losninos W.
    Losninos WillyDecember 22, 2013
    The building is incredible. The performance of "fledermaus" a disaster with bad humour on top of continuously missing subtitles.
  • Kim G.heart icon on user image
    Kim GammelgaardJanuary 31, 2023
    Do the tour. It includes a mini concert at the end.
  • Nisthaheart icon on user image
    NisthaMay 1, 2018
    You can enter and have an idea if you really want to spend money to see it all.
  • peter d.
    peter dunnJuly 12, 2012
    For a little extra $ you get a truly lovely 10 minute recital by an up and comer.
  • Ashley N.heart icon on user image
    Ashley NgMay 27, 2016
    Beautiful interior but hot inside
  • Sotiris M.heart icon on user image
    Sotiris MoursiasFebruary 14, 2016
    Excellent tour, highly recommended!
  • Pat P.
    Pat PetrusJune 29, 2012
    Watching the opera itself is much cheaper than the stupid tour (and u need to pay more for photography license).
  • Bárándi M.heart icon on user image
    Bárándi MarciFebruary 9, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Good and fast service on buffet, fine foods and drinks!!!
  • Eya O.
    Eya OropillaApril 6, 2013
    Take time to look at the ceiling details, it's magnificent :-)
  • Lana S.heart icon on user image
    Lana ShevchenkoMay 13, 2015
    Very big and nice!!!
  • Laura B.heart icon on user image
    Laura BodisSeptember 6, 2014
    I love that place, i always get to see an amazing show
  • Fruzsiheart icon on user image
    FruzsiDecember 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Beautiful interior and world class plays
  • Kataheart icon on user image
    KataMay 27, 2017
    Beautiful building, great ballet
  • Orsi H.heart icon on user image
    Orsi HorvathDecember 15, 2013
    The Nutcracker before Xmas is the best!
  • Brenda D.
    Brenda DoggettDecember 19, 2011
    They do tours, so don't worry about bringing your camera to the performance.
  • Igor P.heart icon on user image
    Igor ParaskevaDecember 16, 2015
    I really liked everything!
  • Simon ..heart icon on user image
    Simon .January 19, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Superb....
  • Géza S.heart icon on user image
    Géza SzabóApril 9, 2016
    Ballet, opera
  • Giorgos A.heart icon on user image
    Giorgos ApostolidisJanuary 25, 2016
    Very beautifull place you have to
  • Anna N.heart icon on user image
    Anna NoszvaiMay 31, 2016
    Wonderful architecture.
  • Alexander W.heart icon on user image
    Alexander WassiljewApril 14, 2017
    Architecture
  • Dominicaheart icon on user image
    DominicaDecember 11, 2023
    Beautiful opera house!!!
  • Olga K.heart icon on user image
    Olga KunitsaJanuary 1, 2015
    New year eve
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