Budapest 20th Century Historical Walking Tour
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.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Pick-up from centrally located accommodation
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meet your guide, Eszter at the reception of your hotel or in case of a private accommodation, in front of the house.
Budapest
1053 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Budapest
Széchenyi István tér 7, 1051 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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District V / Inner City
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jewish Quarter
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rumbach Street Synagogue (pass by)
Kiraly Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Glass House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Szabadsag ter
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Budapest Parliament
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shoes on the Danube Bank
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
District V / Inner City
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended to children under age of 14
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Activity code: C-464311P1
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