Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest

4.7 (25 reviews) Budapest, Hungary
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Our Communist History Tour - is a tip based walking tour of Budapest, it is perfect for those which want a short stroll though the city in the evening rather than a long hike.

You will learn about the unique form of Goulash communism, and see the locations of major street fighting in the 1956 uprising. Understand how Communism divided Hungarian society and how it impacted upon every fabric of that society. Learn about its impact on the church, education, health care, food and daily life under communist rule.

Unlike other walking tour companies, we keep our groups small to below 15 people to allow for a more intimate experience.

There is a token booking fee for this tour, instead, you can our guides as little or as much as you like, depending on how great a tour you experienced.

We are an independent tour company which uses historians and qualified guides.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Parking Fees
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Use of SCUBA equipment

What to expect

  1. Andrassy Avenue
    Pass by
    We walk down Andrassy avenue where the guide will explain the changes to the areas and former monuments.
  2. Szent Istvan Bazilika
    10m
    Learn about how Communism impacted on the Hungarian church and religion, find out about the famous Hungarian football player and how he fled the communist system to be later buried at the church.
  3. 15m
    A visit to Liberty Square is one of the most interesting things for anyone whom is interested in Communist History in Budapest. This was where the Stock exchange was located and closed down at the start of Communism, it is also the site of many bloody protests.
  4. Hungarian Parliament Building
    15m
    The site of the Hungarian parliament is where the 1956 uprising against the ruling Communist party took place and considerable blood was shed.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet on the main square, look for our guides holding a yellow umbrella and wearing a yellow bag, with our logo on. We are next to tram 4/6 or 28, or the red color metro line or the 99 bus. use metro exit G.

End point

The tour will end on parliament square. Close to either Kossuth red line metro station or tram 2.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers must be able to walk (or wheel) themselves 3kms.

Cancellation policy

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

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