Organ Concert in the St. Stephen's Basilica

Budapest, Hungary

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)

Why travelers loved this

4.2

· margaret_D ·

Dec 2025

The organist was truly a gifted musician. Along with playing musical numbers solo he was joined at times with a gentleman playing the clarinet. He also twice welcomed a talented singer to sing as he played organ. Sitting in such a beautiful basilica listening to such gifted musicians was a joy

· Camille_B ·

Jan 2026

A wonderful experience being immersed the music by very talented musicians inside the beautiful Bazilika. Event was well organised and calm getting in and out, even with a full house.

Overview

Guarantee your spot at an organ concert at St. Stephen’s Basilica, one of Budapest's most iconic landmarks, when you book in advance. This performance features classical masterpieces by composers such as Bach and Vivaldi, played by Hungary's finest musicians. The basilica’s Neoclassical architecture and excellent acoustics create the perfect setting for an evening of music that will transport you through history.

A must-do for fans of classical music
Listen to beautiful music in an acoustically excellent setting
Choose from three different seating options at the time of booking
Guarantee your seat by booking in advance

What's Included

Organ concert

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

Departure Point

Szent Istvan Bazilika, Szent Istvan ter 1, Budapest 1051 Hungary

What To Expect

Your evening begins in the impressive structure of St. Stephen’s Basilica. One of the most important churches in the country, it is also renowned for its acoustics, making it a popular spot for classical concerts.

Adapted by Miklos Teleki, a prominent Hungarian organist, the concert includes arias from award-winning oratorio singer Kolos Kováts and the revered Eleonóra Krusic. Take your place inside the beautiful neoclassical structure and enjoy the performance.

Concert plus Dinner: Then enjoy dinner or late-night drinks on a Danube River cruise to complete your evening in Budapest.

Hostesses guide you to the pier, where your cruise is waiting.

You have a front-row seat to admire the UNESCO World Heritage Budapest panorama while sipping wine. A buffet dinner is also available with traditional Hungarian dishes and treats (if option selected).

After dinner, grab your drink and climb to the upper deck. From the open-air view, spot the glowing Chain Bridge, the Gellért Baths, the Freedom Monument atop Mount Gellért and the grand sprawl of Buda Castle. Your evening concludes back at Chain Bridge-Pest side.

There is also a possibility to enjoy the Organ Concert & Cruise program if you are not hungry, join us for a Drink & Cruise to relax on our boats while having a couple of drinks. Drink Cruise includes one welcome drink and an optional beverage.

Szent Istvan Bazilika

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible. Please advise at time of booking if you require wheelchair assistance
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.2

based on 178 reviews

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World class

Nasser_S, Apr 2026

We googled the musicians on program and it was impressive. Not just "an organist", but a guy who is in charge of organ for several area organizations and has been doing it for years. Not just a flute player, but the conductor of the Danube Symphony. Not just an opera singer but a guy who has won practically every award you can win in that field. We were impressed. The St. Stephen Basilia is stunningly beautiful. Overall a very special event. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the concert and the impressive musicians, and that the Basilica made such an impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

Operatic, singing, and classical music

jimmerluke, Apr 2026

Wonderful experience and an exquisite old cathedral. excellent operatic, singing, and classical music playing.

Stunning

Camille_B, Jan 2026

A wonderful experience being immersed the music by very talented musicians inside the beautiful Bazilika. Event was well organised and calm getting in and out, even with a full house.

St Stephens Basilica Gifted Musicians

margaret_D, Dec 2025

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the performances and the beautiful setting of the basilica. It’s wonderful that the music made your visit such a joyful experience.

Organ Concert

Tamara_K, Oct 2025

The concert was lovely in a grand setting. The organ music was phenomenal and we also enjoyed the flute accompanied by the organ.

Great musical evening

Alexander_T, Oct 2025

Great concert of organ based classical music. The opera singer and flautist added charm and passion.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the organ concert and appreciated the charm and passion added by the musicians.

Majestic night

Shawn_R, Oct 2025

Beautiful night of music in a majestic scenery and atmosphere. The performers were amazing especially the opera singing. A must in Budapest.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed a beautiful night of music in such a majestic setting. It is wonderful to hear that the performers, especially the opera singing, made the experience a must in Budapest.

Beautiful

Emily_D, Sep 2025

The concert was excellent. Beautiful music in a beautiful setting. We paid extra for the Category 1 seats at the front and we're very glad we did. There were some people using phones to record the show, which was a bit distracting, so it might be good to ban phones.

Wow

Anonymous, Sep 2025

Magnificient! A organist/pianist, flutist and opera singer! The Basilica is beautiful and the acoustics are amazing! Highly reccommennd😊

Don’t miss this concert!

Eugenia_K, Sep 2025

Fabulous! The concert was magical in such a gorgeous location and the musicians were top-notch. Don’t miss it.

Worth it.

Catherine_R, Sep 2025

Excellent performers. Amazing venue. Great acoustics. About 200 people the night we went. Recommended highly.

Evening musical concert of classical music

Gwyn_R, Sep 2025

Book in advance, but visit the cathedral in shop hours to exchange the online voucher for a paper ticket.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your feedback!

Poor organisation amd was let down

Huw_M, Aug 2025

Concert location moved from the iconic location the night before. Was a good concert but really disappointing to have paid so much and the event moved to a small nearby church and not to have tue experience we dearly wanted

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We are very sorry that the concert could not happen in the Basilica. The owner of the Basilica hosted an unexpected religious event, a vigil, and we were therefore unable to hold the concert there. We are sorry about the inconvenience, but we have offered you a chance to reschedule your reservation and you did not take it. Furthermore, you received a free admission to the Basilica church hall.

Beautiful sounds in a...

Pamela_S, Aug 2025

Beautiful sounds in a space like they were meant to be performed in; others recommended front section but not much different in placement if you arrive early to get near front of middle section

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you very much for your review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the concert in the Basilica. We would love to welcome you back again in the future!

Lovely evening

Judith_H, Jul 2025

Talented musicians in a beautiful venue. Nice beginning to my trip to Budapest. Book the first section if possible.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you very much for your great review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the concert.

Great experience

Linda_J, Jul 2025

Excellent experience. Magical in the church. Great organist, opera singer and flute player.. well worth paying the extra to sit at the front.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your great review, we are glad to hear that you had an excellent experience with us!

Wow, fantastic!

Judy_K, Jun 2025

Wow, not a single complaint. Breathtaking and spectacular to see and listen to. Loved every minute of this concert.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot to us!

This concert offered far...

John_M, May 2025

This concert offered far more than we were expecting. Every aspect of this event was flawless and world-class. We were in awe of the performances of all three artists. The entire experience was most memorable and will certainly be one of the highlights of our entire trip.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you very much for your great review, we are glad to hear that you had such an amazing experience!

Fabulous

Marilyn_C, Nov 2024

To see the inside of St. Stephen’s as well as hear the excellent concert was quite magical. Most enjoyable.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

We are glad to hear that you had a magical night with us! Hearing the organ in the St. Stephen's Basilica is an unforgettable memory. Thank you for choosing our program!

A fantastic evening in...

Kelly_F, Nov 2024

A fantastic evening in the most stunning location! We had an incredible experience. My only disappointment was I was hoping to hear the Basilica organ 😁

Response from Host, Nov 2024

We are very glad that you had a great experience! We thought that the voice of the singer and the flutist would be lost next to the sound of the large organ, so we prefer the smaller organ on these occasions. And this way the organist is visible as well so you can take pictures of all of them!

Beautiful church and music

Laura_W, Oct 2024

Lovely concert. Was exactly as described. I will say probably worth buying the front tickets and getting there early. I bought the middle section and the acoustics weren’t as good.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for choosing our program, and thank you for writing us a review! We are glad you had enjoyed your evening with us! If you have the chance, visit us again, so you can experience the best acoustics.

Nacho musik at At Stephen’s

Lindy_F, Oct 2024

In addition to the magnificent sound and acoustics, the musicians were tremendous in their playing, with command of the music they played, and respect for the duet partner opposite of them. Intonation was very good. A very memorable concert. Bravo!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for the great review! We will make sure to forward your message to our musicians. If you have the time, we would be happy to welcome you again at our concerts!

Wonderful Nightcap of Music

Laura_L, Sep 2024

This was an amazing experience- the acoustics in the Basillica were fantastic and the performers were outstanding. A wonderful evening of organ, voice and flute performances - all highly recommended.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you so much for choosing this wonderful organ concert! We are very happy that you were impressed by the performance and we look forward to seeing you again!

Very good value for money .....

VIOLET_T, Sep 2024

Lovely organ music, opera singing and flute playing. St Steohen's is a beautiful Basilica to visit. Looks good from the outside but breathtaking inside

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you very much for your kind feedback! Hope to see you again soon!

Wonderful evening of music

WILLIAM_H, Aug 2024

Wonderful organ concert with the added bonus of an amazingly tenor and flute soloist as well. St. Stephab Basilica was the perfect venue!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you very much for your kind words!

spectacular accoustics for organ

wayne_f, Aug 2024

The acoustics in the church make an organ concert here spectacular! Quite a spectrum of pieces incl organ alone, with a flute, and a baritone.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

We are really glad that you chose our cultural program and that you liked itt! We hope you will be our guests another time!

Wonderful performance in a grand setting

Karan_N, Jul 2024

The award winning singer was the highlight of the show. Truly a remarkable performance. The church was just so beautiful.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you very much for your kind words!

Soothing sounds

Sivaranee_I, Jul 2024

That was a treat for the ears. We thoroughly enjoyed performance of the trios. I will definitely recommend to music lovers and any listeners.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you very much for your kind words and recommendation!

Marvelous evening at the St.Stephen’s Basilica

Olga_N, Jun 2024

Beautiful venue, marvelous music and vocals, and very well-known classical compositions. One of the best options to enjoy an evening in Budapest. On the other note, I would recommend purchasing the tickets directly from the Basilica cashier, rather than paying double the price to the vendor on Viator.