Communism in Budapest: Private Tour with House of Terror Museum

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(4 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the beautiful city of Budapest on this private walking tour all about the turbulent political history of Hungary, from the Nazi Occupation to the rise and fall of Communism and finally the birth of democracy.

You’ll begin at Bem József Memorial Square, which saw 200,000 Hungarian students protesting against Soviet rule in 1956. You’ll wander down Falk Miksa street and see an unlikely statue of Columbo, the famous LAPD fictional detective, famous for his scruffy appearance and dogged determination to get to the truth at all costs. You’ll walk into the magnificent Kossuth Lajos square to see the impressively vast, Neo-Gothic parliament building the home of the national assembly.

Lastly, you will visit the House of Terror a museum with your private guide. House of Terror is a memorial to the horrors of the past, to those detained, tortured, and killed inside the building and contains exhibits from the fascist and communist regimes of 20th-century Hungary.

What's Included

Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Entrance to the House of Terror Museum
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Food and drink
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Gratuities
Transportation throughout tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you beside the Bem József Statue located at Budapest, Bem József tér 2, 1027 Hungary.

End point

The tour finishes at the House of Terror, which you will visit at your own leisure, after your tour guide provides you entrance tickets.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore the beautiful Hungarian capital of Budapest with a focus on its political past. Commence your tour at the iconic Bem József Memorial Square – site of the 1956 revolution.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Budapest

    Explore a collection of retro bars and butcher shops as you wander through the central district while discussing life under communist rule. Stop my monuments, squares and statues commemorating the past, including Ronald Reagan in Liberty Square.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Walk outside the magnificent Parliament House and learn the backdrop of Hungarian politics in the preceding centuries to the 21st.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    House of Terror Museum

    Lastly, finish your tour at the House of Terror Museum (entrance tickets included), where you will see exhibits and memorials to victims of those who lived behind the Iron Curtain.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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