Guided tour

Budapest: 3-Hour Walking Tour About Communism (Small Group)

4.9 / 5

18 reviews

Activity provider: Budapest Explorers
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    Budapest: 3-Hour Walking Tour About Communism (Small Group)

    Activity provider: Budapest Explorers

    4.9

    18 reviews

    From US$ 48.49 per person

    Discover Hungary's modern history, focusing on the era of Communism through an expert-led historical commentary including family stories in the heart of Budapest. All questions are welcome.

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    Duration 3 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Small group
    Limited to 10 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Listen to expert commentary from a historian guide
    • Enjoy a drink in a retro café that has changed little since the 1970s
    • Go on a one-of-a kind walking tour in the heart of Budapest
    • Hear real family stories from the period of Communism
    Full description
    After meeting on the main square of Pest, Deák tér, the walk starts through one of the most pleasant areas of the city which is dotted with remnants of Communism. Other than bullet holes, the area is full of stories - from WW2 through to the 1956 revolution and then up to 1989/the early 90s. The aim of the tour is to understand the Communist ideology - its arrival, rule, and legacy in Hungary. Besides an expert commentary from a historian guide, personal family stories will be shared to provide a deeper understanding of the hardships and comic moments from the past system. The tour includes a ride on the red subway (M2) and a drink over a chat in a bar that has changed very little since its opening in 1961.
    Includes
    • Expert guide
    • Drink in a cult retro café
    • Transportation ticket (subway)

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      The meeting point is in front of Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, facing the Ferris wheel on Erzsébet square. The hotel is located at Erzsébet tér 7, 1051. You can easily get there by M1, M2 or M3 subway (Deák Ferenc tér stop) and by several buses and trams.

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      4.9 /5

      based on 18 reviews

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      • Guide
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      • Transportation
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      • Service
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      • Organization
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      Excellent knowledge. Plenty of discussion and exploring of the political paradoxes and nuances in Hungary as well as our own countries. And all in a very inclusive environment. Very highly recommended for lovers of history, politics, or (just, as if it could be only "just") to help you understand where we are today and why.

      March 26, 2023

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      What a fantastic tour. Dániel’s genuine passion for tour guiding provides a informative and fun experience. Mixing family stories which happened during actual periods of time make this tour unique. Totally recommend if you want to understand the complexity and resilience of this amazing city

      March 26, 2023

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      Daniel is an excellent tour guide! There was a lot of thought put into the tour. Daniel was really good at explaining the theory of communism and the different extremities of communism in Hungary. His personal stories really helped me to understand what it must have been like living in a communist country.

      March 26, 2023

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