Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Komarom-Esztergom February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Komarom-Esztergom ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Komarom-Esztergom Types of activities [Komarom-Esztergom travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Komarom-Esztergom.dx3000655208) ![Szent István coronation statue with the dome of the Esztergom Basilica in the background. Photo taken at night in Esztergom, Hungary.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125152/35b8d1fd-0032-4c79-9599-d24d329e32fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Szent István coronation statue with the dome of the Esztergom Basilica in the background. Photo taken at night in Esztergom, Hungary.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125152/35b8d1fd-0032-4c79-9599-d24d329e32fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert. It is the largest church, and the tallest building, in Hungary. Its inner area is 5,600 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt. The altarpiece (13.5 × 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Girolamo Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas. The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz), built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble of Süttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary. The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125152/d3e64075-67f7-4d72-8758-8ae4b61c7594.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert. It is the largest church, and the tallest building, in Hungary. Its inner area is 5,600 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt. The altarpiece (13.5 × 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Girolamo Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas. The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz), built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble of Süttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary. The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125152/11a984ba-b9ea-4b24-ae7e-c09ed53032a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Esztergom is a pleasant Hungarian town situated on the Slovakia-Hungary border. Štúrovo is the town on the Slovak side of the border, which has an ethnic Hungarian majority. On a small hill overlooking the town and the Danube is a Cathedral, which is the largest in Hungary, and the site at which the Hungarian king Vajk (Szent István) was baptised. The adjacent castle complex is also worth a look. You can easily get here by bus or train from Budapest. Alternatively, you can take a train to Štúrovo which is on the main line between Budapest and Bratislava. From there, it's a 45 minute walk to the Danube.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125152/eda6f08c-5ce9-452d-8972-f704615da7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in Komarom-Esztergom --- ### Popular places to visit ![Esztergom Basilica showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051623/4af6f79c-502c-4584-b4aa-8ae1d88038b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Esztergom Basilica View the impressive art and artifacts housed inside the largest church in Hungary. Take in vistas of Esztergom from its cupola. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Esztergom-Basilica-Esztergom.d6102280.Attraction) #### Castle Tata Learn about the local history of Tata when you spend time at Castle Tata. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Tata-Tata.d6239736.Attraction) #### Castle of Esztergon You can learn about the history of Esztergom with a trip to Castle of Esztergon. Discover the area's museums and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Of-Esztergon-Esztergom.d6305841.Attraction) #### Lake Öreg Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Öreg during your travels in Tata. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Oreg-Tata.d553248635939591736.Attraction) #### Lake Palatinus Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Palatinus during your travels in Esztergom. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Palatinus-Esztergom.d553248635939591390.Attraction) #### Christian Museum You can study the exhibits at Christian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Esztergom. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christian-Museum-Esztergom.d6305839.Attraction) #### Fort Monostor After visiting Fort Monostor, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Komarom. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Monostor-Komarom.d812630845434843136.Attraction) #### Calvary Chapel You can learn about the history of Tata with a trip to Calvary Chapel. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calvary-Chapel-Tata.d6239751.Attraction) #### Primas Pince Esztergom You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Primas Pince Esztergom during your travels to Esztergom. Discover the area's museums and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Primas-Pince-Esztergom-Esztergom.d553248621532515488.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Komarom-Esztergom ![Esztergom showing industrial elements, a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051623/516ed70e-20c7-46dc-980b-b641c429a4a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Esztergom ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125721/a4cc1472-74a9-4437-a863-42deb93af997.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Visegrád ![An earthquake in 1763 ruined the church of Zsámbék. It was not reconstructed after this horrific event. Settlers took the stones from the church and used them for building houses and fences. Many of the church's stones are still present in the walls of older houses.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131283/a26ff353-eae8-4de9-8954-8e0ebf6d9ee3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Zsámbék ![Esztergom, Hungary - Aerial view of the beautiful snowy Basilica of Esztergom with Slovakia at the background on a foggy winter morning](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193682/4428e8f4-dec9-419e-a853-e19e4de17852.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sturovo ![Komarno is a town situated on the Slovakian-Hungarian border. Evropske namesti (Europe square) contains a variety of buildings that represent various historical architectural styles in Europe. You can get here by direct train from Bratislava, or from Nove Zamky. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6200202/e4fadbf8-28af-4ad4-8ec4-0d20afb8447d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Komárno ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app