Visit the second largest Baroque palace in the world with a visit to Gödöllö. As you explore this massive palace, your knowledgeable guide entertains you with stories about Queen Elisabeth of Hungary—often referred to as Sisi—and her husband, the Habsburg Emperor and Hungarian King Francis Joseph.

Begin your tour near the Parliament, the world’s third largest Parliament building. After a short 30-minute ride, you arrive in the Hungarian city of Gödöllö. Here, your guide leads you on a tour of the Gödöllö Palace, which served as a summer residence to Hungarian royalty beginning in the 18th century.

Hear stories of an ill-fated queen’s life as you wander the halls of the museum. Queen Elisabeth, who is perhaps the most infamous resident of the palace, cherished her summers spent among the Hungarian people, who were much kinder to her than the Austrians were. Learn about the loss of 2 of her children, the unfair treatment she received from her mother-in-law, and the incredible means she used to maintain her slim figure.

As you explore the expansive gardens of the palace, imagine the past lives of those that strolled its grounds. Catch glimpses of what life would have been like during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Journey back to Budapest filled with new secrets and fresh insight into the colorful history of Hungary.