Every Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00, the doors of the Pécs Brewery (Pécsi Sörfőzde) open wide for a two-hour, behind-the-scenes tour wrapped up with a guided beer tasting. Set at 7600 Pécs, Tavasz Street (Tavasz utca) 13, the experience takes you right into the heart of Hungary’s oldest continuously operating brewery, blending history, craft, and crisp pours in one easygoing morning.
What You’ll See and Taste
The tour walks you through the full beer-making journey, from the brewing kettles to fermentation. Guides from the brewery team lead the way, explaining how malt, hops, water, and yeast come together, and pointing out the quirks of Pécs’ own brewing tradition. It’s hands-on and close-up: you’ll see production areas, hear about the steps that define each style, and get context on ingredients and techniques.
It all wraps up in the showroom, where a specialist takes over for a guided tasting of the brewery’s beers. Expect to learn what to look for in aroma, body, and finish, and how different malts and hops shape flavor. The tasting is included in the ticket price.
When It Runs
Tours are scheduled every Saturday, always 10:00–12:00. Dates already on the calendar include:
– 2026.02.21. — Pécs
– 2026.02.28. — Pécs
– 2026.03.07. — Pécs
– 2026.03.14. — Pécs
– 2026.03.21. — Pécs
– 2026.03.28. — Pécs
– 2026.04.04. — Pécs
– 2026.04.11. — Pécs
– 2026.04.18. — Pécs
– 2026.04.25. — Pécs
– 2026.05.02. — Pécs
– 2026.05.09. — Pécs
– 2026.05.16. — Pécs
– 2026.05.23. — Pécs
– 2026.05.30. — Pécs
– 2026.06.06. — Pécs
– 2026.06.13. — Pécs
– 2026.06.20. — Pécs
– 2026.06.27. — Pécs
– 2026.07.04. — Pécs
– 2026.07.11. — Pécs
Groups of more than 15 can book weekday tours as well, so if you’re bringing a crowd, there’s flexibility beyond Saturdays.
How to Register
Registration is required, and spots are confirmed only after you receive a reply. Sign up by Thursday 20:00 for the upcoming Saturday and include your planned group size in your email. Tours run based on the number of participants, so getting your name in early helps secure your place. The visit fee is 4,000 HUF per person (about USD 11.20), and that covers the guided tasting at the end as well.
Where You’ll Be
The brewery is in Pécs at 13 Tavasz Street (Tavasz utca), in the 7600 postal district. The neighborhood makes it easy to pair the tour with a stroll in the historic center, coffee on a sunny square, or a lazy lunch after you’ve tasted your way through the lineup. If you need to reach the team, you can call, follow on social channels, or email—links and contacts are provided with the event details.
Stay the Weekend
If you’re turning the tour into a getaway, the city has a long list of stays within a short walk or a quick ride of the brewery and the old town. Top picks include:
– Adele Boutique Hotel: a four-star stay set in a protected 19th-century building in Pécs’ historic downtown, marrying period character with modern comfort in rooms and apartments.
– Bagolyvár: perched above Pécs on Havihegy, known for its fresh air and panoramic views. Rooms draw on Hungarian folk art, and there are six suites modeled after traditional wine press houses, each evoking a famous Hungarian wine’s mood. The restaurant leans Hungarian with stylish decor, offering both traditional and international dishes, plus revived old-time desserts.
– Barbakán Hotel: just behind the Pécs Cathedral (Pécsi Székesegyház), a short step from the historic center, with 16 three-star rooms (doubles, triples, and quads), a conference room, and underground parking.
– A friendly hillside pension in the quiet villa district above downtown, close to forest trails, the Zoo, and the Da Vinci private clinic. The Mandulás recreation area—playgrounds and fire pits included—is only a few hundred meters away, with paths leading up toward the TV Tower. Free guided hikes for groups.
– Boutique Hotel Sopianae: right in the city center, a heritage-style exterior matched with a modern interior. Service is personal, high-level, and discreet, in a homey atmosphere.
– Büdöskút Key House (Büdöskúti kulcsosház): halfway between Hermit Meadow (Remete-rét) and Orfű, about 800 m off the main road along the Blue Trail (Kéktúra) and the Green Cross–marked path. Sleeps 12—great for hikers.
– An apartment hotel in the villa district just minutes from the UNESCO-listed Early Christian Necropolis, the Cathedral, and the city’s famed Museum Street.
There’s also centrally located lodging within the former convent of the Canonesses of Our Lady (Női Kanonok Rendje), a Baroque building from around 1870 protected as a monument. Behind the historic facade, it’s been fully renovated into a modern hotel right in downtown Pécs.
Make It a Plan
Set your Saturday alarm for 10:00, book your spots by Thursday night, and show up ready to learn a little, taste a lot, and spend the rest of the day soaking in Pécs. Whether you’re a beer geek chasing brewing details or just in it for a great pour and a good story, the Pécs brewery tour hits the spot.
