Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Times Tour
Overview
In this tour, you'll receive a comprehensive overview of Hungary's communist era. Learn about how children were raised, family life, travel restrictions, and what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. Discover the lengthy process to acquire a passport and experience intriguing aspects of the time, from black markets to banana lines.
We'll explore the history of the Communist government appointed after World War II, whose policies led to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The tour provides an overview and highlights major locations where significant events unfolded.
We'll visit Liberty Square and Budapest's last remaining Soviet monument. Our journey will take us to the Hungarian Parliament, where the first shots that sparked the uprising were triggered. We'll also visit an exhibition near the Parliament, the site of the initial volley.
What's Included
- Coffee or tea or soft drink
- English speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Location
Budapest
Deák Ferenc tér 4, 1052 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Budapest
Szabadság tér 1, 1054 Hungary
Tour concludes near Liberty Square in the heart of downtown
What To Expect
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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Szabadsag ter
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hungarian Parliament Building
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
In memoriam 1956. October 25. Memorial and Exhibition
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monument to Imre Nagy/Remembrance Day (Oct. 23)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NO audio equippment or headphones available on this tour.
- Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
- Not recommended under age 14
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-2336HIST
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