Discover festive deals at Budapest’s new Madame Tussauds: discounts, Senior Wednesday, Karády 115 talk, and Christmas half-price. Snap photos with stars at Palazzo Dorottya, Dec 15–21, 2025.
when: 2025.12.15., Monday - 2025.12.21., Sunday
where: Budapest 1051 Dorottya utca 6., 5. kerület, Belváros-Lipótváros
Budapest’s brand-new Madame Tussauds at Palazzo Dorottya opens its doors with more than 60 Hungarian and international figures, inviting visitors to snap photos with Hollywood A-listers, music icons, artists, historical legends, and sports stars while reliving their most iconic moments. Runs December 15–21, 2025, at 6 Dorottya Street (Dorottya utca 6).
Pair Ticket Deal
From December 15–21, a new online pair ticket offers 10% off two standard tickets when booked for two adults at the same time. Show the ticket at the end of the route to make a pair of wax hands for the price of one.
Senior Wednesday
On December 17, seniors aged 65+ get 15% off senior tickets, available online and on-site. The offer returns one Wednesday each month.
Karády 115 Spotlight
Also on December 17: Karády 115 invites guests to explore the life of legendary star Katalin Karády (Karády Katalin) with theater historian Zsolt Péter, a leading expert on interwar Hungarian theater.
Christmas Half-Price
On December 24, get 50% off with code XMAS50.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Easy, family-friendly fun: wax museums are a low-stress crowd-pleaser for kids, teens, and grandparents alike
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Big-name appeal: tons of international celebs (Hollywood, music, sports) make it enjoyable even if you don’t follow Hungarian culture
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Central Budapest location (Dorottya utca 6 near the Danube) is well-known to visitors and super convenient
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No Hungarian required: exhibits rely on visuals, and staff at major Budapest attractions generally speak English
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Simple to reach: walkable from many hotels, short rides by tram/metro, and car access/ride-hailing in the city center is straightforward (paid parking nearby)
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Good value during promo week: pair-ticket discount, two-for-one wax hands, Senior Wednesday, and the Christmas half-price code
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Familiar brand: Madame Tussauds is internationally known, so expectations match similar sites in London, NYC, or Vegas
Cons
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The Karády 115 talk skews niche; if you’re not into Hungarian theater history, that segment may not resonate
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Compared with flagship Tussauds (London/NYC), the figure roster may be smaller and less iconic overall
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Holiday timing means potential crowds and lineups, especially on discount days
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Some signage or special-program content might be Hungarian-first, so deep dives could be less accessible without translation
