Step into a journey of discovery that follows distant oceans and bold sea routes. Guided by Imagine Budapest, this building tour rides the tides of history through the legends of the Adria Palace, navigating between bygone sea lanes, grand ocean liners, and the exotic colonial goods that once crossed the world to reach the city. We rewind to the golden age of Hungarian maritime trade and roam the former headquarters of the Adria Hungarian Royal Sea Navigation Company, where carefully preserved elegance meets urbex patina. Explore a century-old landmark and meet the former residents and businesses that shaped it.
Essential Info
Adults only: participants must be 18+. The Adria Palace is an active construction site, so the walk begins with mandatory safety and fire training; attendance and signing the training log are required for entry. The building isn’t accessible: floors are reached by stairs, with no elevator. Follow the guide’s rules and stay on marked routes, keeping close to the group. Photos and videos are allowed only on designated paths and for private use.
Booking, Price, Route
Registration required. Price: $27.50 per person. Tour length: 1 hour 30 minutes. Meeting point: 1054 Budapest, corner of Vécsey Street (Vécsey utca) and Liberty Square (Szabadság tér). Endpoint: 1054 Budapest, Liberty Square (Szabadság tér). Access: M2 metro or tram 2 to the Parliament, then walk.
Dates
Tours titled “Adria-palota: Atlantis Above Ground” (Adria-palota: Atlantisz a föld felett) run in Budapest on: 2025.12.27 10:00; 2025.12.29 10:00; 2025.12.30 10:00; 2026.01.03 10:00; 2026.01.04 14:00; 2026.01.10 10:00; 2026.01.11 10:00; 2026.01.18 14:00; 2026.01.24 10:00; 2026.01.31 14:00. Organizers reserve the right to change the schedule and program.
