A visit to the Gyula Almásy Castle Visitor Center (Gyulai Almásy-kastély Látogatóközpont) now comes with guaranteed thrills all week. Beyond its permanent and regularly refreshed temporary exhibitions, the center offers daily guided tours and Saturday-only specials, all set against a grand historic backdrop. Most programs are included with a castle admission ticket.
Daily Escape Rooms in Historic Spaces
Every day from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., on the hour, the castle runs escape rooms under classic rules: teams race the clock, solve logic puzzles, and break out. The stories draw on life in the manor and the quirks of the former estate centered on the castle. Venues include the atmospheric wine cellar and the Turkish Tower (Török-torony). Groups of up to 6 are welcome—perfect for families. Advance registration is required by phone or in person at the gift shop. Ticket: $8.40 per person. Themes include A Sea of Trouble in the Castle (Tengernyi gond a kastélyban) and Witches Do Exist (Boszorkányok márpedig léteznek), recommended for ages 16+.
Saturdays by Candlelight
Every Saturday at 4:30 p.m., step into the 19th century after dark: explore the cellar, the servants’ staircase, and the aristocratic interiors by candlelight, then taste local treats from Gyula. Advance registration is required during opening hours; on the day, sign up by 3:00 p.m. via +36 (66) 650-218 or in the gift shop. Ticket: $15.70 per person.
Sundays for Families with Dönci the Dachshund
Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m., little ones take the lead on a kid-focused castle tour with Count Dénes the Dachshund, the resident know-it-all plush guide. After a fun 45-minute “dog walk,” families can loop back on their own to revisit favorite rooms and hands-on stations. Price: regular/concession/family admission plus $2.25 per person.
Monthly Deep Dives
First Saturday, 11:00 a.m., noon, 1:00 p.m.: Cellar Exhibition (Pincetárlat) follows a medieval mystery—how did three headless skeletons end up 8–12 inches beneath a cellar floor? Included with castle entry.
Second Saturday, 1:30 p.m.: Women’s Salon (Női szalon), a fashion show of 19th-century aristocratic dress, with entry ticket.
Penultimate Saturday, 1:30 p.m.: Talking Flowers (Beszédes virágok) decodes the language of flowers—species and colors as secret messages, with entry ticket.
Last Saturday, 1:30 p.m.: Countly Passions (Grófi passziók) unpacks noble pastimes: travel, leisure, sport, music, theater, and the arts, with entry ticket.
Organizers reserve the right to change programs and times.
