"Life Under Communism" with House of Terror or Statue Park opt.
For almost half of the 20th century, Russia’s Soviet leaders controlled the Hungarian government, and traces of these decades under communism are still visible throughout the capital city. Meet an experienced guide who lived during the communist era to learn what everyday life was really like in Budapest at that time, from first-hand tales of navigating Kafkaesque bureaucracy to adventurous descriptions of the black-market economy. After the introductory discussion, participants are taken on a walking tour to highlight relics of the communist era still visible around the city today.
You should book this tour if you are interested in the working of the communism and of how the Hungarian society reacted with the political, ideological and administrational changes of the country.
The three options of this tour come with different itinerary. Each booking is individually tailored based on the provided itinerary, by the chosen option and individual requests.
Options
House of Terror Museum
House of Terror Museum : In this option the tour includes a visit to the House of Terror, the museum commemorating the victims of the regime.
Duration: 4 hours
Tea, coffee or a soft drink
Pickup included
What's included in "Life Under Communism" with House of Terror or Statue Park opt.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Soviet Heroic MemorialPass-by Only
Starting in Liberty Square, we will look at the memorial to the Soviet army. This is a grandiose memorial to the Siege of Budapest, the 50-day-long encirclement by Soviet forces of the Hungarian capital of Budapest, near the end of World War II.
Szabadsag terPass-by Only
One of the most stately squares in the city centre, Szabadság tér owes its extensive dimensions to the Habsburg era, when the Bastille-like Újépület stood here. This peacefull, spaceous grean area is great place for peace seekers to rest in delighting enviroment.
Kossuth Lajos SquarePass-by Only
We will visit Kossuth Square where the Hungarian parliament stands. During the 1956 revolution, a firefight started in front of the Parliament building, and we stilldon't know exactly how many demonstrators died. The crowd at Kossuth Square consisted of mixed civilian protesters. Next to the men were women, children, the elderly. The news of the massacre played an important role in bringing the people of the country and Budapest to the brink of revolution and armed struggle.
Inclusions
- Coffee or a soft drink
- Local guide
- Entrance Ticket For Visit Options
- Informative handouts
- Additional food and drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Entrance ticket that not listed
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
We can meet you at your Hotel, or at your accommodation. The tour starts from there. Please provide your address in the special requirements box if not listed! This Itinerary is a basic outline to this tour that may be a subject to change. Changes may be made in order to personalise the experience. Minor alterations may be made without notification, to ensure the smooth running of the tour. If you would like to follow a precise itinerary of your tour please let us know, and we will happily adapt to your interest. ››› Every option comes with its special itinerary. Please inquire about the exact route of the tour after booking.
Meeting / End Points
- We can set any preferred meeting point in the greater city area of Budapest.
