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Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Times Tour

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Budapest, Hungary

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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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

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Budapest
    Deák Ferenc tér, 1052 Hungary

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Budapest
    Szabadság tér, 1054 Hungary

    Tour concludes near Liberty Square in the heart of downtown

    What To Expect

    Szabadsag ter

    Visit to the Soviet Memorial and guests will learn about 1956 Revolution and WWII
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hungarian Parliament Building

    At the Parliament the guests will learn what had happened on the site during the 1956 revolution against the Soviet regime
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    In memoriam 1956. October 25. Memorial and Exhibition

    Guided visit through the exhibition and discussing the events with the guide
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Shoes on the Danube Bank

    Your guide will tell about this Holocaust memorial and the history of WWII in Hungary
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    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
    • Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
    • Not recommended under age 12
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Times Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-2336HIST

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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