Learn about everyday life in Budapest during the days of communism, when people drove Trabant cars and drank spirits at work. Hear about the black market and the infamous queues to buy bananas, and visit sites where revolutionary action took place.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Meet your guide at the reception desk of your hotel or in front of the building for private residence pickup locations.
Private group

Highlights

Learn the in-depth communist history of Hungary
Visit a unique exhibition about life in Budapest during the days of communism
Hear about historical events that put Hungary on the map
Walk to the Parliament and Liberty Square Soviet Memorial
Gain knowledge and interesting insight from your guide

Full description

Journey back in time and learn what life was like in Budapest during the 50 years of communist rule. Hear what it was like to live behind the Iron Curtain and how the residents negotiated everyday events, such as how to get a passport. Visit a unique museum exhibition with relics and an extensive collection of communist artifacts, and learn more about events such as the 1956 Revolution. Listen to tales of the first protests in the fight back against an unethical regime. Follow your guide to areas where the action happened, including Liberty Square and the memorial to Imre Nagy, who defied the leaders in Soviet Moscow to end on the gallows 2 years later.

Includes

Guide
Hotel pickup on foot
Public transportation tickets
Entry to Budapest Retro Interactive Museum

Hotel drop-off

Not suitable for

Children under 12 years
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

Masks are required while indoors

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

This tour involves 2 hours of continuous walking
The tour operates in all weather conditions
The tour program is subject to change without prior notice due to construction or city closures for events and festivals

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Overall rating

5 /5

based on 4 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
3.7/5
Safety
5/5
Service
5/5

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This tour was fantastic. The guide was very knowledgeable about Hungarian history and explained things in an interesting, conversational manner. I highly recommend this tour.

July 11, 2022

The experience was great. But I don't think it was worth the $60 for the tour.

September 3, 2019

Very interesting and useful

The guide kept an 11 year old and a 17 year old engaged during this tour. Very good overview of the history of Hungary.

August 28, 2018

Budapest: Private Communism Walking Tour with Museum Entry

Budapest: Private Communism Walking Tour with Museum Entry

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