Communist Hungary, life in the most merry barrack',private tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

Step back in time to the days of life behind the Iron Curtain on this private tour of Budapest. Learn the story behind the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and how it was tragically crushed. Visit the Citadella where the story of communism in Hungary began, see the monumental Soviet statues in Memento Park, the memorials of the victims near to the Hungarian Parliament, and the House of Terror. Inside visit of House of Terror Budapest is not included! As a more joyful memory of the era visit the Retro Museum Budapest, a newly opened interactive exhibition wish tells how ordinary lifa was behind the Iron Curtain, in the most merry barrack, Hungary! Optionally you can travel on the Pioneers Railway, called Children Railway today, where the service is given by kids!

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transfers in the city
entry into Memento Park, when asked
Private tour guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

any hotels, accomodations, railway stations, ports, or agreed place can serve as a pick up point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Liberty Statue

    On the top of Gellert Hill the monument was erected by the occupying Soviet troops in 1947, an iconic landmark of the city. The place offers breathtaking panorama of Budapest

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Memento Park

    Museum's collection containes the most famed statues and monuments of the communist era in Hungary, inlcuding 'Stalin's boots'. A movie tells, how agents were organized and trained in the communist time by the party.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Soviet Heroic Memorial

    Erected next to the Embassy of US for the memory of Budapest's occupation by th Soviet Red Army in 1945

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    House of Terror Museum

    The building was once upon a time the headquarter of AVO, the Hungarian KGB, Many anticommunist prison suffered here from toruture and were executed, specially after the big uprise of 1956. Going into the museum is optional, in the entrance hall you can see what is expected.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    A funny museum, full ob objects Hungarian used during the communist times. The museum show how life was in the most merry barrack, or so callad goulash communism. You can even try to drive by simulation original old police car.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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