Private tour of communist Budapest
Attractions & guided tours

Private tour of communist Budapest

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Do this because
  • Learn in-depth communist history of Hungary
  • Hear facts about the recent history that put Hungary on the political map: 1956 Revolution, WWI-II, 19th century overview
  • Admission ticket and guided visit to Retro Budapest Interactive Exhibition
What to expect

Written and raved about in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal and other major newspapers, this tour takes you on a journey back to the times about how life was like in Hungary during the 50 years of communism.

You will hear a summary of how it all started, how big brother was the one telling what to do and what not to do. You'll learn about how life was like behind the iron curtain. How children were brought up, how families lived, how and where people traveled, how long it took to get a passport and many other interesting experiences from black markets to banana lines.

One of the highlighted themes of the tour is the 1956 revolution and the number of events that led to it, such as the War of Independence, Great Compromise, WWI and WWII, that gave huge significance to the meaning behind the Hungarian quest for freedom. Some of the stops during the tour will be about the Liberty Square and the Parliament area.

Also included on the tour is a guided visit to a unique interactive exhibition where you will be introduced to the real features of a Hungarian home through relics to typical furniture and furnishings. Furthermore there is an extensive collection of many communist related artifacts and relics, such as red and blue passports, party member's registration book, pins, medals, currency and huge placards to help your understanding of the propaganda once surrounding the Hungarians.

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What's included
  • check English speaking expert guide
  • check Entry fee and guided walk in Retro Budapest Exhibition
  • check Drinks
  • check Hotel pick-up
What's not included
  • x_not_included Transport
  • x_not_included Food
  • x_not_included Hotel drop-off
Where
Budapest, Lutheran church, Deák tér, Deák Ferenc tér, Hungary
What to remember
  • You will need to be fit for light continuous walking for up to 3 hours
  • Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately.
  • Not recommended to children under age 12
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Provider
Absolute Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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