Go behind the scenes at Pécs Brewery for a guided tour and expert-led beer tasting. Discover Hungary’s oldest brewery every Saturday—book by Thursday and sip local craft classics.
when: 2026.01.10., Saturday
where: 7600 Pécs, Tavasz utca 13.
Discover the Pécs Brewery (Pécsi Sörfőzde) up close with a guided brewery tour and beer tasting at Pécs, 7600, Tavasz utca 13. This Saturday experience opens the doors to Hungary’s oldest continuously operating brewery, taking you from the brewhouse to fermentation, and finishing with a curated tasting in the showroom.
When and how to join
Tours run every Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00, with start times adjusted to group size. Registration is required and must be submitted by Thursday at 20:00. Bookings are only confirmed after you receive written confirmation. Groups of more than 15 can secure weekday slots as well.
What you’ll see and taste
Guides walk you through the full brewing process, from mashing to fermentation, spotlighting key ingredients and production steps. The visit wraps up with a guided tasting of the brewery’s special selections in the showroom, led by an expert.
Price and contact
The visit costs $11.00 per person, including the guided tasting. To register, email the organizers and specify your planned group size. Contact person: József Aradi.
2026 tour dates
Saturdays in Pécs: 01.10; 01.17; 01.24; 01.31; 02.07; 02.14; 02.21; 02.28; 03.07; 03.14; 03.21; 03.28; 04.04; 04.11; 04.18; 04.25; 05.02; 05.09; 05.16; 05.23; 05.30; 06.06; 06.13; 06.20; 06.27; 07.04; 07.11.
Good to know
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and program content. Interested in brewing? Head to Pécs and let the team lead you into the craft’s secrets—then raise a glass to finish.
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Pros
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Great price at about $11 including tastings—solid value compared to U.S. brewery tours
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Family-friendliness: educational walk-through of brewing steps; older teens interested in science/food production may enjoy it (note: tastings 18+ in Hungary)
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Topic is approachable even if you’re not a beer nerd; “oldest continuously operating brewery in Hungary” adds heritage appeal
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Pécs is a charming university town with Roman ruins and museums, so you can make a full day or weekend of it
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No Hungarian required—brewery tours in Hungary commonly offer English or simple explanations; email booking in English should work
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Easy logistics once there: fixed Saturday slot 10:00–12:00; option for weekday groups 15+
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Getting there: Pécs is reachable from Budapest by direct train (~2.5–3 hrs) and by car on good roads; local taxis/buses handle the short hop to Tavasz utca 13
- Family-wise, very young kids may get bored and can’t join tastings—this is more teen-and-up
Cons
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International name recognition is modest: Pécs Brewery isn’t as famous as Guinness or Heineken, so brag factor is lower
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Location awareness: Pécs is less known to U.S. visitors than Budapest, Prague, or Munich, so it’s a deliberate detour
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Compared to big-brand tours abroad, production scale and interactive elements may feel smaller and more low-key; advance registration by Thursday adds a planning hurdle
