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Budapest 20th Century Historical Walking Tour
Budapest, Hungary, Europe
$226.16
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
While you will see the main attractions of downtown Budapest, the tour focuses on their connection to 20th-century history and the events that unfolded there.
You will start your walk at a lively city square then move to the historical Jewish Quarter, once a vibrant trade center. You will tour the site of the Jewish ghetto, visit memorial locations, see synagogues, learn about the life in Budapest before and under the war and see the quarter's current modern side.
At the end of WWII, Stalin “liberated” Hungary, so under Soviet occupation Hungary was compelled to build communism for 45 years. You’ll visit the last Soviet Memorial and a small exhibition at the Parliament, walk along the river passing the Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial.
Communism ended in 1989, transitioning to capitalism. You'll discuss this journey with your guide as the tour concludes in a coffee shop in Pest downtown. The tour is enriched with archived photos, personal and family memories, and a hint of sarcasm.
You will start your walk at a lively city square then move to the historical Jewish Quarter, once a vibrant trade center. You will tour the site of the Jewish ghetto, visit memorial locations, see synagogues, learn about the life in Budapest before and under the war and see the quarter's current modern side.
At the end of WWII, Stalin “liberated” Hungary, so under Soviet occupation Hungary was compelled to build communism for 45 years. You’ll visit the last Soviet Memorial and a small exhibition at the Parliament, walk along the river passing the Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial.
Communism ended in 1989, transitioning to capitalism. You'll discuss this journey with your guide as the tour concludes in a coffee shop in Pest downtown. The tour is enriched with archived photos, personal and family memories, and a hint of sarcasm.
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Budapest 20th Century Historical Walking Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Pick-up from centrally located accommodation
- Drop-off
Meeting point
Meet Eszter, the tour guide, in front of Danubius Hotel Astoria at the arcades. If you would like a pick-up, please provide your centrally located accommodation details 24 hours before the tour.
Return details
The tour will conclude near the Chain Bridge on Pest side, in the heart of the town.
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District V / Inner CityThe walk begins in downtown, near Astoria. As you stroll through a small downtown garden, you can discuss Hungary and Budapest's history up to the 20th century with the guide and see the medieval city wall.
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Budapest's Jewish QuarterThe Jewish Quarter was once a bustling commercial center. By walking through the district's narrow streets and squares, visiting courtyards, you can learn about the political changes that have occurred before WWII
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Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)While the guide provides the historical background, you can admire the world's second-largest synagogue, the Heroes' Temple behind it, and the memorial park. Outside visit only.
- Enjoy a quick photo stop and learn about the beautiful synagogue, a hidden gem in the heart of the Jewish District. (pass by)
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Kiraly StreetFormerly the busiest main street of downtown Pest, you will walk these streets and learn about the life of the Jewish community in the early 1900s.
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Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami OperahazHere you can learn about how politics affected the country's cultural life, how the Opera's singers and musicians lived through WWII, and later its role during communist times. When open, visitors can peek into the entrance hall but no interior visit is included.
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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)Travelers will learn how churches responded during WWII and the Holocaust, and how they operated under communist rule—including the compromises they had to make.
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The Glass HouseIn 1944, Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz saved thousands of Jewish lives. Travelers will learn about his extraordinary story.
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Szabadsag terLiberty Square is rich with 20th-century history. Visitors will learn about the Soviet War Memorial, the 1945 siege of Budapest, and the fate of statues and memorials that once glorified the "liberating" Red Army and communist leaders.
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Budapest ParliamentThe magnificent Parliament building holds many hidden stories, and visitors can learn about the square's significance in the 1956 revolution. The square features a small exhibition commemorating these events.
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Shoes on the Danube Bank60 pairs of iron shoes commemorate the tragic events of winter 1944–1945
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District V / Inner CityEnjoy a coffee break during or at the end of the tour.
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Budapest 20th Century Historical Walking Tour
Budapest, Hungary, Europe
$226.16
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!