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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
The tour will end on parliament square. Close to either Kossuth red line metro station or tram 2.
Itinerary
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Andrassy Avenue (Pass by)
We walk down Andrassy avenue where the guide will explain the changes to the areas and former monuments.
Admission ticket free -
1St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hungarian Parliament Building
The site of the Hungarian parliament is where the 1956 uprising against the ruling Communist party took place and considerable blood was shed.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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