Easter in Buda Castle – Programmes and Opening Hours 2025

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 2025

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 programmes. Please note that the castle is home to several museums, which are usually closed on Mondays (except Easter Monday).
Apr 18 (Good Friday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available

Apr 19 (Holy Saturday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available

Apr 20 (Easter Sunday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available

Apr 21 (Easter Monday) – All Buda Castle Tours are available

Easter Opening Hours of Castle Attractions

Matthias Church Buda Castle – Easter Opening:

Apr 17: Closed
Apr 18: Only accessible to worshippers
Apr 19: 1pm to 5pm (Ceremonious High Mass at 12pm)
Apr 20: 1pm to 5pm

Fisherman’s Bastion Buda Castle – Easter Opening

Apr 18: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)
Apr 19: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)
Apr 20: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)
Apr 21: Open as usual – 00:00-00:00 (all day)

Royal Palace – St Stephen’s Hall: Tours & Tickets at Easter:

Apr 18: 10am – 6pm
Apr 19: 10am – 6pm
Apr 20: 10am – 6pm
Apr 21(Monday): 10am – 6 pm

Royal Palace – National Gallery Buda Castle – Easter Opening:

Apr 18: 10am – 6pm
Apr 19: 10am – 6pm
Apr 20: 10am – 6pm
Apr 21: 10am – 6pm
Apr 22 (Tuesday): Closed

Buda Castle History Museum– Easter Opening:

Apr 18: 10am – 6pm
Apr 19: 10am – 6pm
Apr 20: 10am – 6pm
Apr 21 (Monday): 10am – 6pm

Funicular Buda Castle – Easter Opening

Apr 18: 8am – 10pm
Apr 19: 8am – 10pm
Apr 20: 8am – 10pm
Apr 21: 8am – 10pm

Castle Caves – Geo-Historical Caves (National Park) at Easter

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Castle Caves – Atom Bunker Caves (Underground Museum) at Easter

Apr 18: 10am – 7pm
Apr 19: 10am – 7pm
Apr 20: 10am – 7pm
Apr 21: 10am – 7pm

Garden Bazaar Buda Castle – Easter Opening

Apr 18: 10am – 6pm Apr 19: 10am – 6pm Apr 20: 10am – 6pm Apr 21 (Monday): Closed

Museum of Military History Buda Castle – Easter Opening

Apr 18: 10am – 4pm (not confirmed in 2025) Apr 19: Closed Apr 20: Closed Apr 21 (Monday): Closed

Mary Magdalene Church Tower Buda Castle

Closed for maintenance.

Pharmacy Museum Buda Castle – Easter Opening

Apr 18: 10am – 4pm Apr 19: 10am – 6pm Apr 20: 10am – 6pm Apr 21: Closed

Museum of Music History Buda Castle – Easter Opening

Apr 18: Closed Apr 19: Closed Apr 20: Closed Apr 21 (Monday): Closed

Last updated Feb, 2025