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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
In this tour, you'll receive a comprehensive overview of Hungary's communist era. Learn about how children were raised, family life, travel restrictions, and what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. Discover the lengthy process to acquire a passport and experience intriguing aspects of the time, from black markets to banana lines.
We'll explore the history of the Communist government appointed after World War II, whose policies led to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The tour provides an overview and highlights major locations where significant events unfolded.
We'll visit Liberty Square and Budapest's last remaining Soviet monument. Our journey will take us to the Hungarian Parliament, where the first shots that sparked the uprising were triggered. We'll also visit an exhibition near the Parliament, the site of the initial volley.
What's included
English speaking guide
Coffee or tea or soft drink
Pick-up and drop-off
What to expect
Szent Istvan Bazilika
15m · Admission ticket not included
Learn about how communism affected the religious life and operation of the different churches
Szabadsag ter
15m
Visit the Soviet Memorial, where you can learn about the end of World War II, the beginning of the occupation, and how the Communist Party seized power over the country.
Hungarian Parliament Building
20m · Admission ticket not included
The square in front of the Parliament played an important role in the first days of the 1956 revolution. Here you can learn what led to the outbreak of the revolution and how the party leadership handled the events.
In memoriam 1956. October 25. Memorial and Exhibition
15m
On October 25, 1956, on the second day of the revolution, the military authorities and Soviet tanks fired into the gathering crowd. The exhibition presents the events with archive footage and recollections.
Monument to Imre Nagy/Remembrance Day (Oct. 23)
15m
Visit the statue of Imre Nagy, a leader of the 1956 revolution who was later executed. His reburial was an important moment in the change of regime.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the Deak Square pale yellow Lutheran Church, at the church steps
End point
Tour concludes near Liberty Square in the heart of downtown
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
NO audio equippment or headphones available on this tour.
Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
Not recommended under age 14
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
