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Budapest private tour on the Communist past with entry

Budapest, HungaryOperated by Budapest Day Trips
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Step back in time to the days of life behind the Iron Curtain on this private tour of Budapest. Learn the story behind the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and how it was tragically crushed. Visit the Citadella where the story of communism in Hungary began, see the monumental Soviet statues in Memento Park, the memorials of the victims near to the Hungarian Parliament, and the House of Terror. Inside visit of House of Terror Budapest is not included! As a more joyful memory of the era visit the Retro Museum Budapest, a newly opened interactive exhibition wish tells how ordinary lifa was behind the Iron Curtain, in the most merry barrack, Hungary! Optionally you can travel on the Pioneers Railway, called Children Railway today, where the service is given by kids!

What to expect

4 hours5 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Liberty Statue

    Budapest, 1118, Hungary

    20 minutes

    On the top of Gellert Hill the monument was erected by the occupying Soviet troops in 1947, an iconic landmark of the city. The place offers breathtaking panorama of Budapest

  2. Memento Park

    Balatoni ut - Szabadkai utca, Budapest, 1223, Hungary

    1 hourAdmission included

    Museum's collection containes the most famed statues and monuments of the communist era in Hungary, inlcuding 'Stalin's boots'. A movie tells, how agents were organized and trained in the communist time by the party.

  3. Soviet Heroic Memorial

    Szabadsag ter, Budapest, 1054, Hungary

    20 minutes

    Erected next to the Embassy of US for the memory of Budapest's occupation by th Soviet Red Army in 1945

  4. House of Terror Museum

    Andrassy ut 60, Budapest, 1062, Hungary

    20 minutesAdmission not included

    The building was once upon a time the headquarter of AVO, the Hungarian KGB, Many anticommunist prison suffered here from toruture and were executed, specially after the big uprise of 1956. Going into the museum is optional, in the entrance hall you can see what is expected.

  5. Budapest Retro Interactive Museum

    Oktober 6 Utca 4, Budapest, 1051, Hungary

    1 hourAdmission not included

    A funny museum, full ob objects Hungarian used during the communist times. The museum show how life was in the most merry barrack, or so callad goulash communism. You can even try to drive by simulation original old police car.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 5 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations274

The operator lists 274 pickup points. 38 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences38

  • Oriental HotelFay utca 61, Budapest, 1135, Hungary
  • Callas HouseAndrassy ut 20, Budapest, 1061, Hungary
  • ROOMbach Hotel Budapest CenterRumbach Sebestyen utca 14, Budapest, 1075, Hungary
  • Museum Guest House 21st Floor Karoly koerut 10, Budapest, 1052, Hungary
  • Apaczai HostelPapnoevelde utca 6, Budapest, 1056, Hungary
  • Hostel DanubeCsengery utca 33, Budapest, 1067, Hungary
  • Rubin Wellness & Conference HotelDayka Gabor Utca 3, Budapest, 1118, Hungary
  • Exe Budapest CenterKossuth Lajos Utca 7-9, Budapest, 1053, Hungary
  • NH Collection Budapest City CenterOsvat Utca 2-8, Budapest, 1073, Hungary
  • Hotel ClassicZolyomi ut 6, Budapest, 1118, Hungary
  • Stories Boutique HotelKiraly Utca 26, Budapest, 1061, Hungary
  • La Prima Fashion HotelPiarista Str. 6, Budapest, 1052, Hungary
  • Leonardo Hotel BudapestTompa utca 30-34, Budapest, 1094, Hungary
  • Hotel PatriaMexikoi ut 49, Budapest, 1145, Hungary
  • Kapu Panzio HotelUgron Gabor utca 9, Budapest, 1118, Hungary
  • Hotel CharlesHegyalja ut 23, Budapest, 1016, Hungary
  • Hotel MediterranBudaoersi Ut 20A, Budapest, 1118, Hungary
  • ibis Styles Budapest CitywestBudaorsi Ut 88, Ntak : Sz19000235, Budapest, 1118, Hungary
  • Anna HotelThalloczy Lajos u. 27, Budapest, 1115, Hungary
  • Hotel Memories BudapestWesselenyi Utca 4, Budapest, 1077, Hungary
  • Di Verdi Imperial HotelThaly Kalman utca 43., Budapest, 1096, Hungary
  • The Grand Budapest HotelHungary
  • Three Corners Hotel AnnaGyulai Pal utca 14, Budapest, 1085, Hungary
  • Villa Hotel KristalTars utca 9, Budapest, 1118, Hungary
  • Carmen HotelAmerikai ut 23, Budapest, 1145, Hungary
  • Hotel Casa LatinaVarosmajor utca 88., Budapest, 1022, Hungary
  • Castle Hill HostelLogodi utca 57., Budapest, 1012, Hungary
  • Corinthia BudapestErzsebet Krt. 43-49, Royal Spa, Budapest, 1073, Hungary
  • Hotel Pension HeliosLiderc utca 5/a, Budapest, 1121, Hungary
  • Star Hotel by Mellow Mood HotelsIstvan Utca 14, Budapest, 1078, Hungary
  • Budapest Panorama CentralKaroly Korut 10, Budapest, 1052, Hungary
  • Pullman BudapestNagymezo U. 38, Budapest, 1065, Hungary
  • Alfa Hotel FiestaKiraly utca 20, Budapest, 1061, Hungary
  • Travellers Hostel SchonherzIrinyi Utca 42, District XI, Budapest, Hungary
  • Alex PensionUlloi ut 24, Gyomro, Budapest, 2230, Hungary
  • Summer Season HostelFelvinci ut 8, Budapest, 1022, Hungary
  • Express HotelBeethoven utca 7, Budapest, 1126, Hungary
  • Boutique Residence BudapestHercegprimas U. 11. I. Em, Budapest, 1051, Hungary
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

any hotels, accomodations, railway stations, ports, or agreed place can serve as a pick up point

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transfers in the city
  • entry into Memento Park, when asked
  • Private tour guide

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 6 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Adult (0–99)

Languages

Guide
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Budapest
Product code
20948P50

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
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