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Private Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Times Tour

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Budapest, Hungary
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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

The way it was, comrade! This tour takes you back in time to explore life during 50 years of Communism and Big Brother's control.

Get a comprehensive overview of Hungary’s communist era. Learn about child-rearing, family life, travel restrictions, and life behind the Iron Curtain.

You will walk along the river to visit World War II-era Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial.
We’ll explore the history of the Communist government 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.

Visit Budapest's last remaining Soviet monumen and the Hungarian Parliament, where the first shots of the 1956 revolution were fired—we'll also explore the related exhibition there.

You will pass the "White House," the former party headquarters, and end at the memorial of Imre Nagy, the executed prime minister of the 1956 revolution. The tour includes a refreshment break at a retro café

What's Included

  • Pick-up
  • Refreshment stop with a beverage
  • Licensed English speaking expert guide
  • Drop-off
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Please give us your accommodation details at the time of booking or pick up location must be reported latest 72 hours due to tour time.

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Budapest

Meet your guide at your accommodation and start exploring the sites of central Budapest.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

Learn about how communism affected the religious life and operation of the different churches
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Szabadsag ter

Visit the last Soviet Memorial of Budapest, where you can learn about the end of World War II, the beginning of the occupation, and how the Communist Party seized power over the country.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hungarian Parliament Building

The square in front of the parliament played an important role in the first days of the 1956 revolution. Here you can learn what led to the outbreak of the revolution and how the party leadership handled the events.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

In memoriam 1956. October 25. Memorial and Exhibition

On October 25, 1956, on the second day of the revolution, the military authorities and Soviet tanks fired into the gathering crowd. The exhibition presents the events with archive footage and recollections.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monument to Imre Nagy/Remembrance Day (Oct. 23)

Visit the statue of Imre Nagy, a leader of the 1956 revolution who was later executed. His reburial was an important moment in the change of regime.
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15 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
  • This tour involves 2.5 hours of continuous walking on high curbs, stairs, and slippery surfaces, making it unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to the topic, it is not recommended for children under age 14
  • The tour runs in all weather, so please dress appropriately

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private 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 (CET). 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-2336PRAGUECOMMUNIST

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What's Included

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  • Pick-up
  • Refreshment stop with a beverage
  • Licensed English speaking expert guide
  • Drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • This tour involves 2.5 hours of continuous walking on high curbs, stairs, and slippery surfaces, making it unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to the topic, it is not recommended for children under age 14
  • The tour runs in all weather, so please dress appropriately

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