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Communist Walking Tour of Budapest Led by Historian

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Budapest, Hungary

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Overview

With the help of a historian, this 3 hour walking tour allows you to grasp the “goulash communism” of Budapest’s decades under totalitarianism, the soft dictatorship in which Hungarians had certain liberties in exchange for obedience on major issues. Learn why, for all the suffering of Budapest’s citizens under the communist regime, Hungary was called “the happiest barrack in the Soviet Bloc.”

What's Included

  • 3-hour guided walk in the company of a historian
  • Your guide will help you to purchase Budapest Tram and Metro tickets if you do not already have a visitor pass
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Budapest
Frankel Leó út, 1027 Hungary

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

End point

Budapest
Andrássy út, 1062 Hungary

We conclude outside the House of Terror, the imposing museum housed in the former headquarters of the communist secret services. (The exhibit within is not included in the tour, but it is the perfect endpoint for those interested in delving deeper into Hungary’s Cold War experience).

What To Expect

Hungarian Parliament Building

Traveling by subway to Kossuth Square in front of Parliament, we explore monuments from the 1956 revolution, before continuing to Liberty Square where we discuss aspects of the Cold War before the US Embassy, the monument to the Soviet Army, the statue of Ronald Reagan and an atomic shelter.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House of Terror Museum

We conclude outside the House of Terror, the imposing museum housed in the former headquarters of the communist secret services with a slab of the Berlin Wall in front. (Although the exhibit within is not included in the tour, this is the perfect endpoint for those interested in delving deeper into Hungary’s Cold War experience)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stade Puskas Ferenc

Dropping by the former People’s Stadium (now Puskas Soccer Stadium), with classic socialist realist statues still standing, we can explore the heavy-handed propaganda favored by the regime.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ronald Reagan Statue

Discover the Ronald Reagan statue and the Hungarian sense of obligation to this US president for his efforts to bring down the Iron Curtain.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kossuth Lajos Square

Explore Bem József Square, where the first big demonstration of the 1956 uprising started. On the square is also a coffeehouse that has retained its original interior from the 1960s.
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25 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
  • Your tour guides are expert local historians and enthusiastic hosts who love helping travelers from all over discover Budapest.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Communist Walking Tour of Budapest Led by Historian?

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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  • Your guide will help you to purchase Budapest Tram and Metro tickets if you do not already have a visitor pass

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your tour guides are expert local historians and enthusiastic hosts who love helping travelers from all over discover Budapest.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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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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