Palvolgyi Caves (Pálvölgyi Barlang) Tours and Tickets

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The entrance fee for the Palvolgyi Caves is currently 3,500 forint, with reduced rates for seniors, children, and students. Note that the caves are not suitable for children under the age of 5 years old and anyone with mobility issues. Tours to the caves start from about US$50, with some visiting the Szemlő-hegy caves as well.

The Palvolgyi Caves are open year-round, but are closed every Monday and on some public holidays. Tours run every hour from morning to late afternoon. It remains a constant 50°F (11°C) temperature in the caves, no matter the season, so remember to pack layers to keep warm.

Tours of the Palvolgyi Caves take around one hour, travelling through a 1650-feet (500-meter) long route. Tours are in Hungarian, although audio guides are available in multiple different languages. Visitors are advised to buy tickets no less than 10 minutes ahead of the start of a tour.

When visiting the Palvolgyi Caves you should wear sturdy shoes, as you will climb over 400 stairs and use a ladder to get down to the caves. Bring a sweater, since it’s chilly in the cave year-round.

Yes, it’s worth it to visit Palvolgyi Caves—you will see some incredible rock formations, including stalactites and stalagmites. You can also join an adventure tour group, where you slip your way through crevices and tight squeezes with a guide.