Semlő-hegyi & Pál-völgyi Caves Guided Walking Tour
Venture away from the city’s beaten path to the Szemlő-hegyi and Pál-völgyi caves. Follow guides from the Hungarian Caving Association and get access to some parts of the caves that most tourists can’t enter.
Go 500 meters into the two caves, which feature an unusual up-welling of warm, mineral-rich water. Learn why the Szemlő-hegyi Cave is referred to as the underground flower garden of Budapest and see its unique rock formations. Explore the interactive exhibition and educational trail.
Continue to the Pál-völgyi Cave and marvel at Hungary's longest cave system, around 32 kilometers. Find stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations, and glittering calcite crystals.
Experience the famous Theater Hall, renowned as an echo chamber with impressive acoustics. Finish your tour with a peek at the quarry from one of the caves' many hidden exits.
• Children under 5 years
• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users
What to bring
• Warm clothing
• Comfortable clothes
• Closed-toe shoes
Not allowed
• High-heeled shoes
• Pets
• Intoxication
Know before you go
• This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5
• Closed-toe or hiking shoes are required; participants cannot attend the tour in flip-flops and high-heeled shoes
• Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be rejected from the tour without a refund
• Participants must be able to walk up and down several flights of steep stairs without difficulty, and unfortunately, it is not possible to accommodate those with limited mobility
• Szemlő-hegyi and Pál-völgyi caves
• Palvölgyi Cave
• Theater Hall
Budapest, Pusztaszeri út 35, 1025 Magyarország