Explore Pécsi Sörfőzde in Pécs: Hungary’s oldest brewery tour with guided tastings every Saturday. See brewing, fermentation, and sample special releases. Register by Thursday for confirmation. Address: Tavasz utca 13.
when: 2026. February 21., Saturday
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Discover Pécsi Sörfőzde (Pécs Brewery) up close with a behind-the-scenes brewery tour and guided tasting every Saturday, 10:00–12:00, at 7600 Pécs, Tavasz Street (Tavasz utca) 13. Step into the country’s oldest still-operating brewery, see how beer is made from brewing to fermentation, and sample special releases with an expert in the showroom at the end.
What You’ll Experience
Tour guides walk you through the full production process, from mashing and boiling to fermentation. You’ll learn about the ingredients, watch the workflow in action, and then sit down for a pro-led tasting of the brewery’s beers. Tours run based on the number of participants.
When and How to Join
Runs Saturdays, 10:00–12:00. Upcoming dates: 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, 07.04, 07.11 — all in Pécs. Registration is required; sign up by Thursday at 20:00. Your spot is confirmed only after you receive a confirmation message.
Pricing and Group Options
Admission is $11.00 per person, including the guided tasting. For groups of over 15, weekday tours can be arranged. To register, email the organizer with your intended group size and preferred date.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe if your kids are teens or older; the process tour is educational and the tasting is controlled
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Internationally relatable topic—beer brewing—so you’ll “get” the content even if you don’t know Hungarian brands
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Hungary’s oldest operating brewery adds real historical cred, a unique story you won’t find at many U.S. brew tours
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Pécs is a charming university city with Roman ruins and street art, so you can make a day of it around the tour
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English-friendly for tourists; brewery tours in Hungary often provide English guidance on request, and the process is easy to follow visually
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Easy on the wallet at about $11 including a guided tasting—cheaper than comparable U.S. brewery experiences
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Reachable by public transport or car within Pécs; once in town, taxis and local buses handle short hops easily
- Pécs isn’t as internationally famous as Budapest, so many foreign visitors don’t put it on the first-time Hungary itinerary
Cons
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Saturday-only public slots and “confirmation required” can make planning tight for short trips
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Basic Hungarian helps for emails and wayfinding; you may need to ask for English specifically when registering
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Compared with big-brand tours in Germany or the UK, the scale is smaller and the beer labels less known outside Central Europe
