What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: 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..

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.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Bottled water

✗ Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Parking Fees
Landing and facility fees
Use of SCUBA equipment

Itinerary

1

Stop 1

We walk down Andrassy avenue where the guide will explain the changes to the areas and former monuments.

2

Stop 2

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.

3

Stop 3

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.

4

Stop 4

The site of the Hungarian parliament is where the 1956 uprising against the ruling Communist party took place and considerable blood was shed.

Meeting & End Point

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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.

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End Point

The tour will end on parliament square. Close to either Kossuth red line metro station or tram 2.

Good to Know

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.

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Special Instructions

Look for our guides holding a yellow umbrella and wearing yellow bags on Blaha ter . We meet outside underpass/metro exit G. All the underpass exit have orange letters on their staircases.
Located in the middle of the main square.