Sisi's Royal Palace (Half-Day)

Queen Elisabeth, better known as Sisi, loved Hungary. Gödöllő Royal Palace was one of her favourite places, just 30 kilometres from Budapest.

Half-Day Royal Palace Tour – In English or Hungarian

Family-Friendly Tour 😊Available all year round, except when the palace is closed.

No prepayment required – pay at the start of your tour.

This is a private tour, not a coach trip. It's just you, your family or friends (up to six people) and your driver-guide, who speaks both English and Hungarian.

We'll pick you up from your accommodation in Budapest and take you to Gödöllő Royal Palace. You'll visit the royal apartments where Sisi and Emperor Franz Joseph stayed, walk through the palace gardens and have time for a coffee before returning to Budapest.

There's no coach timetable to follow, and you can enjoy the gardens and the rest of the trip at your own pace. Children are welcome too.
The tour is available throughout the year, subject to the palace's opening hours.

Prices – Departing from Budapest
€240 total / 1–2 people
€280 total / 3–4 people
€320 total / 5–6 people

Duration: Approximately 4–5 hours, from 10am.
Pick-up and drop-off: At your hotel or apartment in Budapest.
Included: Your private driver-guide, all entrance tickets, taxes and fees, and photos taken during your tour.
Not included: Food and drink bought during the tour.
Payment: No prepayment required. Pay in euros at the start of your tour, in cash or via Revolut or Wise. We don’t accept card payments.
Cancellation: You can cancel free of charge by email at least 24 hours before your tour starts. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start or don’t turn up, the full tour price is payable

Sisi's Royal Palace – Gödöllő

Gödöllő Royal Palace is one of Hungary's largest Baroque palaces. Built in the 18th century for Count Antal Grassalkovich, it became a royal residence more than a hundred years later.

In 1867, Franz Joseph and Elisabeth were crowned King and Queen of Hungary. To mark the occasion, the Hungarian state gave them the use of Gödöllő Palace and its park as a coronation gift.

Sisi soon became very fond of Gödöllő. Life here was less formal than at the imperial court in Vienna, and she could spend more time doing what she loved, particularly horse riding.

Inside Gödöllő Royal Palace

During your visit, you'll see the restored royal apartments of Sisi and Emperor Franz Joseph, along with the palace's grand ceremonial hall.

The rooms contain period furniture and portraits of the royal family, giving you an idea of what the palace was like when Sisi lived here.

Sisi's relationship with Hungary went well beyond her visits to the palace. She learnt Hungarian, had Hungarian ladies-in-waiting and supported closer relations between Hungary and the Habsburg court. She supported Count Gyula Andrássy, who became Hungary's prime minister in 1867.

Sisi was very popular in Hungary, and many Hungarians still remember her fondly today.

The Palace Gardens

After visiting the palace, we'll take a walk through the gardens, with time for photographs.

Coffee and Cake

Before returning to Budapest, we'll stop for a coffee and perhaps a slice of cake.

The prices include entrance tickets to Gödöllő Royal Palace, but do not include food or drinks purchased at restaurants or cafés during the tour.

Your driver-host will take you back to your accommodation in Budapest. The whole trip takes approximately four to five hours.

Good to Know Before You Book

• Walking and accessibility. There’s some walking inside Gödöllő Royal Palace, with an optional stroll through the gardens. You can take your time. Visitors with mild mobility difficulties are welcome. If you’re unsure, just get in touch before booking. Unfortunately, our cars can’t accommodate wheelchairs.
• What car do we use? A private, air-conditioned car, sized to suit your group. No one else joins your tour.
• Child seats and booster seats. We provide them free of charge. Just let us know when you book and we’ll have the right seats ready.
• Photos. We take plenty of photos during the tour, wherever photography is permitted, and send them to you afterwards, free of charge. They’re your memories to keep and share. We won’t use or publish your photos ourselves.
• Weather. Most of the palace visit is indoors, so the tour can go ahead even when it rains. Bring an umbrella if rain is forecast. If you’d rather come another day, please let us know at least 24 hours before departure and we’ll do our best to arrange a new date, subject to availability.
• Booking. You can book well in advance or as late as the day before your tour, subject to availability and the palace’s opening hours. If your preferred date is fully booked, we’ll do our best to offer an alternative.