Discover Hungary’s oldest brewery in Pécs. Guided Saturday tours reveal brewing from mash to glass, ending with a curated Pécsi beer tasting. Book by Thursday; groups 15+ get weekday slots.
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Step into the world of Pécsi Brewery (Pécsi Sörfőzde), Hungary’s oldest still-operating brewery, with a guided factory tour and tasting that pairs history, craft, and local flavor. Every Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00, at Tavasz Street 13 in Pécs (7600), visitors get a close-up look at how beer is made—from the brew kettles to fermentation tanks—then wrap it up with a curated tasting in the showroom led by a beer expert. Registration is required in advance, and places are confirmed after you receive a reply from the organizers. Sign up by Thursday 20:00 for the upcoming Saturday, and include your planned group size. The tour runs based on the number of participants, and groups of more than 15 can book weekday slots too. The visit costs 4,000 HUF ($11.25) per person, including the guided tasting.
Dates already on deck span late winter to midsummer: 2026.02.28.; 2026.03.07.; 2026.03.14.; 2026.03.21.; 2026.03.28.; 2026.04.04.; 2026.04.11.; 2026.04.18.; 2026.04.25.; 2026.05.02.; 2026.05.09.; 2026.05.16.; 2026.05.23.; 2026.05.30.; 2026.06.06.; 2026.06.13.; 2026.06.20.; 2026.06.27.; 2026.07.04.; 2026.07.11.—all in Pécs. If you’re into brewing, ingredients, and the nitty-gritty of how beer gets from mash to glass, this is two hours well spent.
The guided walk reveals how the brewery operates day to day, following the production line from the hot, fragrant brewing stage through to cool, slow fermentation. Along the way, the hosts break down the role of malt, hops, yeast, and water, and how choices in timing and temperature shape each beer’s character. The finale unfolds in the tasting room, where a professional leads you through a lineup of Pécsi beers. Expect a mix of local favorites and special brews, with notes on aroma, flavor, and pairing ideas to help you taste like a pro.
Tours run Saturdays, 10:00–12:00, at 7600 Pécs, Tavasz Street 13. Sign up by Thursday 20:00 for that week’s session; participation requires registration, and only the brewery’s confirmation locks in your spot. The price is 4,000 HUF ($11.25) per person, tasting included. Bringing a crew? For groups larger than 15, the brewery opens weekday times on request. In your email, share your intended headcount so the team can plan the session and tasting accordingly.
If you’re traveling in, Pécs makes it easy to turn a beer tour into a relaxed escape. You’ll find a wide range of stays—boutique hotels, classic inns, apartments, and hillside retreats—many steps from the historic center and its museum quarter. The Adele Boutique Hotel sits inside a protected 19th-century building in the old town, blending period charm and modern comfort across rooms and apartments. Over by the cathedral, the Barbakán Hotel offers two-, three-, and four-bed rooms, a conference room, and garage parking—handy if you’re driving in.
Up in the leafy Mecsek hills, small family-run guesthouses promise quiet nights with city views. From here, forest trails begin within five minutes, with the Zoo (Állatkert), the Da Vinci private clinic, and the Mandulás recreation area all nearby. Mandulás has a playground and fire pits, and it’s a launch point for walks toward the TV Tower. Groups can even arrange free guided hikes.
Pécs does character lodgings like few cities. The Bagolyvár on Havihegy is known for fresh air, calm, and sweeping views across Pécs toward Zengő. Its personality comes through in 19 rooms decorated with motifs from Hungarian folk art and six suites modeled after traditional wine press houses, each channeling the mood and signature of a famed Hungarian grape variety. The on-site restaurant leans into hearty Hungarian cooking with a stylish twist and rounds it out with international dishes, celebrating classic recipes and nostalgic sweets.
In the city center, Boutique Hotel Sopianae plays with contrast: a heritage exterior with a crisp, contemporary interior. The vibe is personal and discreet, with service tuned to each guest. If you prefer more space, several apartment hotels sit in the villa district just minutes from the UNESCO-listed Early Christian Necropolis, the Cathedral, and Museum Street—ideal for strolling the sights between café stops.
Halfway between Remete-rét and Orfű, around 800 meters off the main road and along the Blue Trail (Kéktúra) and Green Cross (Zöld Kereszt) hiking routes, the Büdöskút key house sleeps up to 12. It’s a simple, trail-friendly base that puts you right on the route for long woodland walks or a short hop to lakeside Orfű.
– Where: Pécsi Brewery (Pécsi Sörfőzde), 7600 Pécs, Tavasz Street 13
– When: Saturdays, 10:00–12:00 (additional weekday slots for groups over 15)
– Booking: Register by Thursday 20:00; attendance confirmed by brewery reply
– Price: 4,000 HUF ($11.25) per person, guided tasting included
Line up your visit with the posted 2026 dates, secure your spot early, and leave time to explore Pécs—its hilltop views, museum-studded old town, and the kind of hospitality that pairs perfectly with a fresh pour.
