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Private Communism Tour in Budapest with Local Expert Guide
- Duration3 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for history buffs, this educational tour will provide an overview of how the system worked and will give a first-hand picture of life back then contrasted with the changes of the past fifty years. Introduce yourself to the life behind the Iron Curtain on this 3-hour tour of Budapest. You’ll discover the Kremlin and the story left behind the collapse of the Soviet Union. Meet for an introductory discussion over coffee at Bambi Presszó café, as most people think it's last city stronghold of communist culture. Travel back in time and experience for yourself what life was like during the communist era in Budapest.
• Hear all the stories about Budapest’s Communist era on a 3-hour tour on foot • Participate in an personal interactive tour with skilled guides • Have coffee at Bambi Presszó café, the stronghold of comunist era • Walk around the streets of Budapest to see with your own eyes communist relics that still exist
What to expect
Soviet Heroic Memorial
Szabadsag ter, Budapest, 1054, Hungary
We’ll start things off in Liberty Square, we will look at the memorial to the Soviet army. This is a stunning memorial to the Siege of Budapest, the 50-day-long encirclement by Soviet forces of Budapest, by the end of World War II. A worth seeing place!
Szabadsag ter
Szabadsag ter, Budapest, Hungary
Szabadság square is a grand and spacious square in central Budapest which owes its extensive dimensions to the Habsburg era, when the Bastille-like Újépület was located here. Walk around the square and admire the remarkable buildings.
Kossuth Lajos Square
Budapest, Hungary
We will see Kossuth Square where the parliament of Hungary is placed. At the 1956 revolution, a firefight began in front of the Parliament building, and we still don't know the exact amount of demonstrators' deaths. The memorials will help you make sense of the country’s complicated history.
Hungarian Parliament Building
Kossuth Lajos Ter 1-3, Budapest, 1055, Hungary
The Hungarian Parliament building (Országház) is the largest and most iconic building of the Hungarian capital city of Budapest. The square, was renamed in 1927 in honor of Lajos Kossuth, was also known before as Parliament square. Next to the parliament building there will be the Museum of Ethnography, and the Ministry of Agriculture.
Sandor Petofi Statue
Petofi ter, Budapest, Hungary
March 15 Square (Marcius 15 ter) Petőfi Statue, and Március 15. Square, located at the foot of Erzsébet Bridge, at front of the oldest church of Budapest. Itis a very popular sight - not just for tourists, because of the renowation in 2011. Be it day or night, or viewed from a distance in hilly Buda, this iconic symbol is a sight to behold.
Corvin Mozi
Corvin koez 1, Budapest, 1082, Hungary
On the south-east part of Budapest's city there is Corvin köz. It was the major resistance center, where in 1956 locals were fighting against Russians with Molotov cocktails and guns that they took from soldiers to protect themselves from Soviet tanks. We will see reminders of the battles here and discuss the 1956 invasion and its history.
Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid)
Budapest, Hungary
We walk across one of Budapest's most stunning bridges to arrive to the foot of the emblematic Gellért hill where our next stop will be. Get your cameras ready for this amazing view.
Szent Gellert Monument
Szent Gellert rkp. 16, Budapest, 1013, Hungary
St Gellért Square is one of the most impressive squares in Buda. The square was called after Bishop St Gellért , also has a name of the Martyr for Hungarian Christendom. You will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a fascinating view of the Liberty statue - erected in 1947 in memory of the Soviet liberation of Hungary.
Bem Jozsef Memorial
Bem ter, Budapest, 1027, Hungary
At the south from Margaret Bridge, there will be Bem Square. This square witnessed 200,000 Hungarian students who were protesting against Soviet rule in 1956, in a protest that was actually organized to support Polish workers. We will also stop at Bambi Eszpresszó, a shelter for intellectuals of Buda-side in Frankel Leó utca. It is known for atmosphere and interior design, that should be Instagrammed.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations321
The operator lists 321 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- Callas HouseAndrassy ut 20, Budapest, 1061, Hungary
- ROOMbach Hotel Budapest CenterRumbach Sebestyen utca 14, Budapest, 1075, Hungary
- Melisa ApartmentRakoczi Ut 62. 1 Em. 7A, Budapest, 1074, 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
- Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, BudapestVaci Utca 36, Budapest, 1056, 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
- Hampton By Hilton Budapest City CentreDessewffy Utca 7-11, Budapest, 1066, 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
- East Station Comfort Plus6 Thokoly Ut, Apartment 18, Budapest, 1076, Hungary
- The Grand Budapest HotelHungary
- Gartner HotelKertesz u. 34, Budapest, 1073, Hungary
- Crystal Downtown Apart-Hotel35 Ferenc korut I. floor, Budapest, 1094, Hungary
- Semeinyi Nomer15 Csengery utca, Budapest, 1074, Hungary
- Hotel FoldanaSzent Laszlo Ut 5, Budapest, 1135, Hungary
- Dfive Apartments - GalacticCsengery Utca 80, Budapest, 1067, Hungary
- Collect ResidenceSziv Utca 46, Budapest, 1063, Hungary
- Academy PensionOrszaghaz Utca 21, Budapest, 1014, Hungary
- Kimpton BEM Budapest by IHGBem Jozsef Ter 3., Budapest, 1027, Hungary
- Noble Boutique Hotel1, Varoshaz Utca, Budapest, 1052, Hungary
- Hotel Oktogon HaggenmacherAndrassy ut 52, Budapest, 1062, Hungary
- Dean's Home BudapestTuzolto Street 50-56, Budapest, 1094, Hungary
- M&M Apartment Budapest HouseCsengery Street 15 Feszt.1, Budapest, 1074, Hungary
- Three Corners Hotel AnnaGyulai Pal utca 14, Budapest, 1085, Hungary
- Villa Hotel KristalTars utca 9, Budapest, 1118, Hungary
- Hotel Casa LatinaVarosmajor utca 88., Budapest, 1022, Hungary
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel. Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email
What's included
Included
- Must see and off the beaten path
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Private walking tour
- Visual informative handouts
- All Fees and Taxes
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Souvenir pen and notebook
Not included
- Hotel drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 9 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (0–99)
Additional information
- Minor modifications to the itinerary might be made to ensure the smooth running of the tour
Languages
- Guide
- English
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 2 days before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Budapest
- Product code
- 11498P222
What you'll be asked when booking
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
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