Guided tours return to Veszprém Castle in 2026, revealing the full treasures of this historic district. Walking these spaces lets you dive into not just the buildings’ past but the spiritual heritage that has shaped Veszprém—the queens’ city—for a thousand years. Thematic guided walks reveal the castle quarter’s unique atmosphere and millennium-spanning story. All tours start from Biró–Giczey House at 8200 Veszprém, Vár utca 31.
Guided Castle Walks – Stories from the City’s Heart
The most popular weekend tours start at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. These tours unlock spots you can’t visit on your own: Archbishop’s Palace with its baroque interiors, recently renovated spaces, and remarkable artifacts; Gizella Chapel, the castle quarter’s oldest and quietest sacred space with surviving fresco fragments evoking the medieval atmosphere; St. Michael’s Cathedral and its crypt, the city’s defining landmark where the basilica’s history and the crypt’s medieval details reveal Veszprém’s authentic story; and St. George’s Chapel, an ancient memorial in the castle’s heart, accessible only on guided tours. Check the event calendar for exact times and changes—they start from Biró–Giczey House.
Exhibitions at Biró–Giczey House
All exhibits are free during opening hours. Bogáncs és liliom – Magdolnák virágai (Thistle and Lily – Magdalene’s Flowers), the 2025 Exhibit of the Year winner, showcases artifacts, engravings, and modern interpretations of Mary Magdalene, featuring reflections from Blessed Bódi Mária Magdolna. Kamrakiállítás (Chamber Exhibition) displays baroque-era items, liturgical pieces, and photos over 100 years old from the cathedral’s past. Nem káptalan a fejem (Not a Chapter on My Head) is an interactive exhibit that playfully explains who the canons were and how Veszprém’s chapter operated. The archaeological exhibit uses eye-catching installations to trace the castle hill’s evolving settlement history and excavations.
General Opening Hours (Excluding Holidays)
Exhibitions at Biró–Giczey House: Monday closed; Tuesday–Friday 5pm–7pm; Saturday–Sunday 10am–6pm. Gift shop (Biró–Giczey House): Saturday–Sunday 10am–6pm.
All You Need for Veszprém Castle Tours
Light and Devotion Tour includes Archbishop’s Palace + Gizella Chapel. Thousand Years Path covers St. Michael’s Cathedral + crypt + St. George’s Chapel. Meet in front of Biró–Giczey House (Vár utca 31), max 25 per group, about 60 minutes. Weekends: 11:30 and 16:00 for Light and Devotion; 14:00 for Thousand Years Path. Check the calendar for precise times—changes possible due to liturgies or events.
Tickets and Prices
Buy at Biró–Giczey House gift shop (cash or card). Adult: 3,500 HUF ($9.50); Student/pensioner: 3,200 HUF ($8.70); Family (2 adults + 1–3 kids): 7,000 HUF ($19); Pilgrim ticket (with parish recommendation): 2,500 HUF ($6.80). Arrive 10–15 minutes early due to capacity limits. Free exhibits: Tuesday–Friday 5pm–7pm; Saturday–Sunday 10am–6pm; Monday closed. Address: Biró–Giczey House, Vár u. 31., Veszprém.
New Sites Boost Veszprém’s Castle Tours
Veszprém Castle Quarter adds exciting new chapters with two exclusive sites: descend into St. Michael’s Cathedral crypt and explore St. George’s Chapel ruins, bringing a millennium’s history to life. The cathedral tour explores its 1,000-year layers—the 14th-century Gothic sanctuary, Bishop Padányi Bíró Márton’s baroque tomb, restored interiors. The crypt’s vaulted silence captures time in stone, a tour highlight. St. George’s Chapel, on the cathedral’s north side, is among Hungary’s oldest Christian sites. Excavations uncovered its 10th-century rotunda walls. Legend has it that Prince St. Emeric (Imre) vowed here before the Virgin’s altar; it once housed the head relic of St. George, gifted by a Byzantine emperor to King St. Stephen—a medieval pilgrimage hotspot. Tours run year-round, 60 minutes, limited groups.
2026 Tour Schedule
April 9 (Thu): Tours at 10:30, 14:00, 16:00 – Veszprém
April 10: Tours at 10:30, 14:00, 16:00 – Veszprém
April 11: Tours at 10:30, 14:00, 16:00 – Veszprém
April 12: Tours at 10:30, 14:00, 16:00 – Veszprém
April 18: Tours at 10:30, 14:00, 16:00 – Veszprém
April 19: Tours at 10:30, 14:00, 16:00 – Veszprém
April 25: Tour at 16:00 – Veszprém
April 26: Tours at 10:00, 16:00 – Veszprém
Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs!
