Budapest’s Párisi Udvar (Paris Court): Luxury Dream Tour

Discover Budapest’s Párisi Udvar on an exclusive guided tour: restored Art Nouveau splendor, special-access interiors, 10% café discount, registration required. Perfect for architecture lovers, ages 12+.
when: 2026.01.08., Thursday
where: 1092 Budapest, Ráday u. 30.

Step into a magical world where past and future meet, and where luxury and world-class elegance have dazzled admirers of beauty for a century. Thanks to the Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest, an exclusive guided building tour throws open the doors of the renewed Párisi Udvar (Paris Court), one of Budapest’s most dazzling architectural gems. Registration is required!

Please note: we meet at the statue of Veres Pálné at the start of the walk.

Behind the scenes of a Budapest icon

This enchanting landmark has kept dreamers awake for years—clients, architects, restorers, stone sculptors, engineers, IT specialists, hoteliers, and fine-dining pros have all poured their talents into bringing it back to life. Now you can join a shared stroll through the restored interiors and atmospheric passages of the Párisi Udvar (Paris Court), experiencing its jewel-box details up close in the company of fellow architecture lovers.

Your ticket also doubles as a 10% discount coupon as a guest of the Párisi Passage Café & Brasserie—perfect for savoring the ambiance after the tour.

Good to know before you go

– Age limit: due to the theme and locations visited, only guests aged 12+ are welcome.
– Access: we reach closed-off areas by stairs; there is no elevator access on the route.
– Photography: not permitted in the closed sections of the building.
– Weather: the first part of the visit takes place outdoors; dress accordingly.
– Registration: mandatory for all participants.

Tickets, timing, and meeting point

– Price: 9,990 HUF (about 27.70 USD) per person, uniform pricing.
– Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
– Meeting point: 1053 Budapest, Veres Pálné utca 1, at the Veres Pálné statue. We spend 10 minutes here before moving on.
– Catch-up info: if you’re late, you can find the group at the second stop—the Párisi Udvar (Paris Court) Kossuth Lajos Street entrance—within the first 20 minutes.
– Getting there: a short walk from the M3 metro, Ferenciek tere stop.
– Endpoint: Ferenciek tere.
– Route: building walk-through with special-access sections.

Upcoming dates

– January: 01.08. 17:30; 01.11. 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; 01.15. 17:30; 01.17. 15:00, 16:30; 01.18. 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; 01.22. 17:30; 01.24. 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; 01.25. 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; 01.29. 17:30; 01.31. 11:00, 15:00, 16:30.
– February: 02.01. 13:00, 15:00; 02.05. 17:30; 02.07. 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; 02.08. 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; 02.12. 17:30; 02.14. 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; 02.15. 11:00, 13:00, 15:00; 02.19. 17:30; 02.21. 11:00, 13:00, 15:00; 02.22. 11:00, 15:00, 16:30; 02.26. 17:30; 02.28. 11:00, 15:00, 16:30.

Organizers reserve the right to change dates and the program.

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Pros
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Family-friendliness: teens 12+ who like architecture will dig it, and the 90-minute length is manageable for older kids
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International recognition of topic: Art Nouveau/Neo-Gothic/Oriental revival architecture is a known crowd-pleaser, even if this specific building isn’t on every U.S. traveler’s radar
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Location fame: Budapest is well-known to U.S. tourists and this is right in the historic center near Ferenciek tere, so it fits easily into a city itinerary
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Language: tours are often run for visitors; even if Hungarian is used, the content is visual and signage/staff at the hotel and café typically handle English fine
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Transport: super easy—steps from M3 (blue line) Ferenciek tere; also straightforward by rideshare or taxi, and walkable from many central hotels
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Value: roughly $28 for a guided, special-access interior plus a 10% café discount feels fair compared to similar heritage-building tours in Europe
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Comparison: akin to Paris or Brussels passage tours and Barcelona lobby tours—less crowded than Gaudí sites, more intimate than big-palace walk-throughs
Cons
Family-friendliness: no kids under 12 allowed and lots of stairs—tough for families with younger children or strollers
International recognition: the Párisi Udvar name isn’t widely famous in the U.S., so it may lack the “bucket list” pull of Parliament or Fisherman’s Bastion
Language/rules: photography is restricted in closed sections, which can disappoint visitors expecting Instagram moments
Access/transport: parts are stair-only with no elevator on the route, so not suitable for visitors with mobility issues, and registration is mandatory so spontaneous drop-ins won’t work

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