Pécs, 13 Tavasz Street is calling every Saturday morning with the scent of malt and the clink of glasses. The Pécsi Sör Brewery opens its doors for a guided factory visit with beer tasting, letting you see how Hungary’s oldest continuously operating brewery still works its magic—then sip the results. Tours run 10:00–12:00, and you can sign up until Thursday at 20:00 for the upcoming Saturday. Registration is required, and spots are confirmed only after you receive a written reply. If you’re coming with a group of more than 15, they’ll even arrange weekday tours.
The visit costs 4,000 HUF per person—about 10.96 USD—and includes a guided tasting in the brewery’s showroom at the end. The number of tour groups and their start times depend on how many people register that week. You’ll walk the production line from brewing to fermentation with a tour guide who knows their way around steel tanks and yeast strains, then sit down for a curated tasting with an expert who’ll talk aroma, malt profiles, and why water and hops can make or break a beer.
The Pécs Brewery Tour runs on these Saturdays: 2026.02.21, 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, and 07.11. The address: 7600 Pécs, 13 Tavasz Street.
If you love beer or just want to see how it’s made—from raw ingredients to that fresh pour—this is two hours well spent.
What You’ll See and Taste
The tour pulls back the curtain on the full beer-making process. You’ll step into the brewhouse to hear how malted grains meet hot water; follow the wort toward fermentation; and get the lowdown on yeast, time, and temperature—why it all matters for crisp lagers or richer, malt-forward styles. Staff walk you through the stages, highlight the key ingredients, and answer questions about brewing traditions in Pécs. At the end, the showroom becomes your classroom and bar, where a professional leads a guided tasting of the brewery’s lineup. Expect style notes, pairing tips, and a little history about how Pécs has kept its beer heritage alive.
Tours start every Saturday morning at 10:00 and wrap by noon, which leaves the rest of your day free to wander the historic center, climb Havihegy for views, or claim a terrace table in the sun.
How to Book Your Spot
Sign up by Thursday at 20:00 for that Saturday’s visit. Your registration only counts once the brewery confirms it. Mention how many people you’re bringing, and if you’re a big crew—15 or more—they’ll help set up a weekday slot that fits your schedule. The fee is 4,000 HUF per person (about 10.96 USD), tasting included. If you’ve been waiting to turn a beer lover’s curiosity into a hands-on experience, this is the place.
Where to Stay Nearby
Turn your brewery morning into a Pécs weekend. The city center and hills brim with hotels, apartments, and a few wonderfully quirky stays:
– Adele Boutique Hotel: A 4-star hotel in a 19th-century, heritage-listed building in the historic downtown. Rooms and apartments mix period charm with sleek, modern design, all with upscale finishes—perfect if you want that old-meets-new vibe within walking distance of museums and cafés.
– Bagolyvár: Up on Havihegy, where the air runs clear and the views sweep across Pécs. Nineteen rooms are decorated with Hungarian folk-art motifs, plus six suites modeled after traditional wine press houses—each inspired by a famous Hungarian grape variety. Expect peace, panoramic city views toward the Zengő side, and a restaurant serving Hungarian and international dishes, with a soft spot for classic old-style recipes and desserts.
– Barbakán Hotel: Just steps from the historic center, behind Pécs Cathedral. Sixteen rooms—double, triple, and even four-bed options—make it a solid base for families or groups. There’s a conference room and an underground garage, so it works well for business trips, too.
– A calm hillside pension in the Mecsek villa district: You’re both near and far from the city at once. In under five minutes you can stroll shady forest paths, and you’re similarly close to downtown. The zoo and the Da Vinci Private Clinic are nearby, with Mandulás—one of Pécs’s favorite recreation spots—just a few hundred meters away. You’ll find a playground, fire pits, and trailheads leading toward the TV Tower. Groups can book free guided hikes.
– Boutique Hotel Sopianae: Right in the city center. The exterior keeps its heritage feel while the interiors lean modern. Service is personal, high-level, and discreet, wrapped in a homey atmosphere.
– Büdöskúti key house: Halfway between Remete-rét and Orfű, about 800 m off the main road along the Blue Trail and Green Cross–marked paths. It sleeps 12 and drops you in the middle of nature—perfect for hikers who want forest mornings and starry nights.
– Villa-district apartments: A few minutes from the Early Christian Necropolis (World Heritage), the Cathedral, and the famed museum street, these apartments place you right where Pécs’s history and café culture overlap.
– A restored former convent of the Canonesses of Our Lady: Built around 1870 in Baroque style and fully renovated. Behind the atmospheric façade is a modern stay in the heart of downtown—great for design lovers who still want that historic soul.
Pair the brewery tour with a night or two in Pécs, and let the city do the rest—Roman tombs, Ottoman echoes, gallery afternoons, and fresh beer where it’s brewed.
