Exclusive after-hours access to Matthias Church (Mátyás-templom) promises a hush few ever experience. When the last visitor leaves and the heavy doors swing shut, the vast, intricately painted interior opens for a private wander. Step in, linger, and peek into spaces off-limits by day for a quietly unforgettable evening inside one of Budapest’s most iconic landmarks—and one of the country’s best-known buildings.
Old stone, new tech
The past wraps around you, yet the present hums too: this nearly eight-century-old church doubles as the capital’s most modern sacred space. Medieval capitals share air with theater technology; 19th-century stained glass glows above a modern high altar. Each element tells stories—glittering weddings, distinguished visitors, coronations, funerals—while the bell peals through the church’s and locals’ lives, guiding this intimate time travel.
Who’s behind it
This is the fourth themed walk crafted with the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest and Imagine Budapest, designed for small groups and deep dives.
Key details
– Dress respectfully: knees and shoulders covered.
– Registration required.
– Price: $33.10 per person (11,990 HUF).
– Duration: 2.5 hours.
– Meeting point: 1014 Budapest, at the corner of Úri Street (Úri utca) and Trinity Street (Szentháromság utca), by the mounted statue of András Hadik. The first 15 minutes are spent here and in Trinity Park (Szentháromság Park)—latecomers can join at these spots.
– Endpoint: 1014 Budapest, Trinity Square (Szentháromság tér) 2.
– Route: building walkthrough.
– Access: Bus 16 or 16A to Trinity Square (Szentháromság tér), then on foot.
Dates in January 2026
– 2026.01.13, 19:00 — Budapest
– 2026.01.15, 19:00 — Budapest
– 2026.01.19, 19:00 — Budapest
– 2026.01.29, 19:00 — Budapest
Contact
Call to book. Further details available via the listed info and phone links.
