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The Prímás Pince wine tunnel beneath the basilica© Prímás Pince

What to do · Danube Bend

Wine Tasting in the Cellars Beneath Esztergom Basilica

A tasting of 3, 5 or 7 Hungarian wines with cheese and ham in the Prímás Pince wine tunnel, beneath the basilica · From 5,990 Ft · By reservation

InformationFrom Ft5990 person (forints)
From
Ft5990 person (forints)
Duration
1 h 15
Season
All year, by reservation
Who it's for
Adults

Beneath Esztergom Basilica there are almost 3,000 square metres of vaulted cellars, built at the same time as the cathedral. Today they house the Prímás Pince restaurant and a wine tunnel that presents the wine regions of the Carpathian Basin. The tastings are of 3, 5 or 7 wines, 1 dl of each, with a board of cheese, ham and bread: 5,990, 7,990 or 9,990 Ft per person, plus a 10% service charge. They are booked in advance by email, choosing the time.

Tips

  • Do it after the dome You come down from the basilica and walk straight into the cellars.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book the tasting?

Yes, with a time slot, by email to Prímás Pince.

Who runs it

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The dining room beneath the brick vaults of Prímás Pince© Prímás Pince

Prímás Pince

Restaurant · Esztergom · €€€€

What to order: A meal beneath the vaults and, if you have time, a three-wine tasting in the tunnel.

The tavern's vaulted dining room with wooden tables© Csülök Csárda

Csülök Csárda

Restaurant · Esztergom · €€€€

What to order: The roast knuckle to share between two and a goulash in a cauldron.

To stay nearby

The Hotel Adalbert building beside the basilica hill© Hotel AdalbertHotel

Hotel Adalbert

At the foot of the basilica · Secure parking · Garden

Why we like it: A three-star hotel run by the archdiocese in two houses next to Esztergom Basilica, with a garden, secure parking and a restaurant.

The Hotel Visegrád lit up with the outdoor pool© Hotel VisegrádSpa hotel

Hotel Visegrád

Next to the landing stage · Wellness area with pool · For families

Why we like it: A four-star wellness hotel on the banks of the Danube in Visegrád, for families, with a pool, restaurant and activity packages.

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