What to do · Budapest
Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
Information
- From
- Ft3400 adult (forints)
- Duration
- 1 h 15
- Season
- All year; closes during masses and official events
- Who it's for
- All ages; the tower only if you can manage stairs easily
What it is
The Church of Our Lady of Buda, which everyone calls Matthias Church, is at the top of the Castle District, on Szentháromság tér. Franz Joseph and Sisi were crowned king and queen of Hungary here in 1867. Inside, every wall is painted; outside, the roof of coloured tiles is what you recognise from afar. In front is Fisherman's Bastion, the neo-Gothic terrace with seven towers from which you see the Parliament on the other side of the river.
Tickets and opening hours
- Church: 3,400 Ft; students and pensioners, 2,700 Ft; under-6s, free.
- With audio guide: 5,000 Ft.
- Tower: 4,000 Ft, timed. It is 197 steps up to the viewing platform and closes in strong wind or storms.
- Family ticket: 9,500 Ft, for two adults with more than one child.
Open from 9:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:45, but masses, weddings and official visits take priority and change the hours: check the website on the day.
What to wear
Shoulders covered and trousers or skirt to the knee, in summer too. If you are in a vest top, bring a scarf.
Tips
- Go first thing The bastion fills with groups from mid-morning. At 9:00 you have the terraces almost to yourself.
- Buy the tower with a time slot Places are limited and the time is not changed if you arrive late.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay to see Fisherman's Bastion?
The lower terrace can be walked freely. The church and tower tickets are paid separately.
How much does it cost to enter Matthias Church?
3,400 Ft for adults and free for under-6s.
Can children climb the tower?
Yes, if they can climb 197 steps. Under-6s do not pay.
As a familyWith teenagers
