Step into Matthias Church after the last visitor leaves and the heavy doors close, and explore one of Budapest’s most iconic buildings in rare, intimate silence. This exclusive after-hours tour with Imagine Budapest opens spaces most people never see, turning a familiar landmark into a private, memory-making time capsule of the city’s past and present.
Surrounded by centuries, we also meet the present: this nearly 800-year-old church doubles as the capital’s most modern sacred space. Medieval capitals stand beside theater tech, 19th-century stained glass glows above a contemporary high altar. Every layer tells stories—glittering weddings, dignitary visits, coronations, farewells—while the bell’s echo threads through the church’s life and guides this one-of-a-kind journey through time. The program is the fourth thematic walk created in collaboration between the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest and Imagine.
Key details
Dress respectfully: shoulders and knees must be covered. Registration is required. Price: $33 per person. Tour length: 2.5 hours. Route: building walkthrough after closing, with exclusive access to select areas.
Meeting and end points
Meeting point: 1014 Budapest, at the corner of Úri Street (Úri utca) and Trinity Street (Szentháromság utca), by the equestrian statue of András Hadik. The first 15 minutes take place at the meeting point and in Trinity Park (Szentháromság Park)—if you’re running late, join the group at either location. End point: 1014 Budapest, 2 Trinity Square (Szentháromság tér 2).
Dates and times
All tours start at 7:00 PM:
– 2026.01.13 – Budapest
– 2026.01.15 – Budapest
– 2026.01.19 – Budapest
– 2026.01.29 – Budapest
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and the program.
Getting there
Take bus 16 or 16A to Trinity Square (Szentháromság tér), then continue on foot.
Contact and booking
Phone booking available. Registration mandatory. Limited places. Add to your bucket list or set a reminder to snag a spot for this rare, after-dark encounter with the living history of Matthias Church.
