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Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest

Location Budapest, Hungary, Europe
$34.19
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Our Communist History Tour - is a tip based walking tour of Budapest, it is perfect for those which want a short stroll though the city in the evening rather than a long hike.

You will learn about the unique form of Goulash communism, and see the locations of major street fighting in the 1956 uprising. Understand how Communism divided Hungarian society and how it impacted upon every fabric of that society. Learn about its impact on the church, education, health care, food and daily life under communist rule.

Unlike other walking tour companies, we keep our groups small to below 15 people to allow for a more intimate experience.

There is a token booking fee for this tour, instead, you can our guides as little or as much as you like, depending on how great a tour you experienced.

We are an independent tour company which uses historians and qualified guides.
Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • Bottled water
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Parking Fees
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting point
We meet on the main square, look for our guides holding a yellow umbrella and wearing a yellow bag, with our logo on. We are next to tram 4/6 or 28, or the red color metro line or the 99 bus. use metro exit G.
Return details
The tour will end on parliament square. Close to either Kossuth red line metro station or tram 2.

  • We walk down Andrassy avenue where the guide will explain the changes to the areas and former monuments. (pass by)
  • St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
    Learn about how Communism impacted on the Hungarian church and religion, find out about the famous Hungarian football player and how he fled the communist system to be later buried at the church.
  • A visit to Liberty Square is one of the most interesting things for anyone whom is interested in Communist History in Budapest. This was where the Stock exchange was located and closed down at the start of Communism, it is also the site of many bloody protests.
  • Hungarian Parliament Building
    The site of the Hungarian parliament is where the 1956 uprising against the ruling Communist party took place and considerable blood was shed.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers must be able to walk (or wheel) themselves 3kms.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest

    Location Budapest, Hungary, Europe
    $34.19
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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