Easter in the Buda Castle is a popular time for visitors to see the attractions, but some opening hours, as well as tour schedules may change during the festive period in March/April in the Buda Castle District.
To get more information about Budapest Easter and ideas for things to do in Budapest in March or Budapest things to do in April, programs and activities please visit these guides for events, programs and favoured activities in the Hungarian capital on a spring break.
Programs in Castle District Budapest – Easter 2024
Should you be interested in discovering the Castle District during your Easter holiday by yourself, or via a guided tour, you can choose one of the following available programs. Please note that the castle is the home of museums, which are usually closed on Mondays (however not on Easter Monday).
Mar 29 (Good Friday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available
Mar 30 (Holy Saturday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available
Mar 31 (Easter Sunday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available
Apr 1 (Easter Monday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available
Easter Opening Hours of Castle Attractions
National Gallery Buda Castle – Easter Opening:
Mar 29: 10am – 6pm
Mar 30: 10am – 6pm
Mar 31: 10am – 6pm
April 1 (Monday): Closed
Budapest History Museum Buda Castle – Easter Opening:
Mar 29: 10am – 6pm
Mar 30: 10am – 6pm
Mar 31: 10am – 6pm
April 1 (Monday): Closed
Matthias Church Buda Castle – Easter Opening:
April 7: closed
April 8: the church can only be visited by worshippers
April 9: 1 pm to 5 pm (Ceremonious high mass at 12pm)
April 10: 1 pm to 5 pm
Funicular Buda Castle – Easter Opening
Mar 29: 8 am – 10 pm
Mar 30: 8 am – 10 pm
Mar 31: 8 am – 10 pm
April 1: 8 am – 10 pm
Fisherman’s Bastion Buda Castle – Easter Opening
Mar 29: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)
Mar 30: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)
Mar 31: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)
April 1: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)
Garden Bazaar Buda Castle – Easter Opening
Mar 29: 10am – 6pm
Mar 30: 10am – 6pm
Mar 31: 10am – 6pm
April 1 (Monday): Closed
3D Cinema in the Buda Castle – Easter Opening
Mar 29: 10am – 6pm
Mar 30: 10am – 6pm
Mar 31: 10am – 6pm
April 1 (Monday): Closed
Museum of Military History Buda Castle – Easter Opening
Mar 29: 10-4pm (not confirmed in 2024)
Mar 30: Closed
Mar 31: Closed
April 1 (Monday): Closed
Mary Magdalene Church Tower Buda Castle – Easter Opening
Mar 29: 10am – 4pm
Mar 30: 10am – 4pm
Mar 31 10am – 4pm
April 1 Closed
Pharmacy Museum Buda Castle – Easter Opening
Mar 29: 10am – 4pm
Mar 30: 10am – 6pm
Mar 31: 10am – 6pm
April 1 Closed
Museum of Music History Buda Castle – Easter Opening
Mar 29: Closed
Mar 30: Closed
Mar 31: Closed
April 1 (Monday): Closed
Last updated Mar, 2024
Hi, Christ here. Can you please tell me if there is any Easter shop in the Castle area? Thanks in advance!
Hello Christ,
unfortunately there will be no Easter fair in the Buda Castle this year. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello,
Do we need a reservation for the Faust Wine Cellar for a wine tasting on Monday April 22?
Thank you,
Donna
Hello Donna,
thank you for your inquiry.
We have contacted you via email.
Hi,
Could you kindly tell me if the Castle Attractions open on May 1?
Thank you!
Ellen
Hello Ellen,
thank you for contacting us.
The museums (https://budacastlebudapest.com/category/buda-castle-museums/) and the other attractions are going to be open on 1 May.
Have a lovely time in Buda Castle.
i saw some Easter program will be held in buda castle? but the above comment say wont
which one are correct?
Dear Jeff,
yes, there will be some Easter programs in the Castle Garden Bazaar on Easter weekend (Apr 20-22), but I’m afraid the exact schedule has not been confirmed yet. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
HI ,
so there is some program but no easter market or easter bazaar this year,
right?
Jeff
Dear Jeff,
yes, this is correct, unfortunately there will be no Easter fair in the Buda Castle this year.