Born Under The Red Star - The History of Communism in Hungary - Private Tour

4.2
(9 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A tour entirely dedicated to Hungary's Red Past with story-telling based on vivid memories instead of dusty books. Hammer, sickle, '56 and the trabantful days of Communism.

What's Included

A retro soda in a Communist-themed bar
Maps and further recommendations
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel/apartment pickup
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

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

Your guide will meet you at your requested address.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Soviet Heroic Memorial

    Situated in a landscaped park, this white obelisk commemorates Russian military who served in WWII.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    House of Terror Museum

    House of Terror is a museum located at Andrássy út 60 in Budapest, Hungary. It contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist regimes in 20th-century Hungary and is also a memorial to the victims of these regimes, including those detained, interrogated, tortured or killed in the building.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

    St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary, whose right hand is housed in the reliquary. It was the sixth largest church building in Hungary before 1920

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Szabadsag ter

    Liberty Square (Hungarian: Szabadság tér) is a public square located in the Lipótváros neighborhood of Budapest, Hungary. The square is famous for two controversial memorials that commemorate the Hungarian Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the Soviet soldiers that liberated Budapest from the Nazis in 1945 . The United States Embassy in Hungary and the historicist style headquarters of the Hungarian National Bank about the west side of the square

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    A memorial commemorating the heroes of the 1956 Hungarian uprising against the communist regime.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Hungarian Parliament Building

    The Hungarian Parliament Building (Hungarian: Országház) which translates to House of the Country or House of the Nation), also known as the Parliament of Budapest after its location, is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination in Budapest.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Budapest Urban Walks

Tags

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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