Private Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Tour with Museum Visit | La Vacanza Travel

Private Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Tour with Museum Visit

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Hungary, Central Hungary, Budapest
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  • 3 hours
  • Budapest
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Journey through Hungary’s fascinating communist history on this in-depth historical walking tour of Budapest. Over the course of three hours, your expert guide will immerse you in Hungary’s turbulent past filled with victories, failures and struggles, from the rule of Big Brother to the fall of the Iron Curtain and everything in between. Visit the area surrounding the Hungarian Parliament Building and hear stories about WWI, WWII, the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and the collapse of the Soviet Union as you walk the streets of Budapest and visit a private exhibition hall to see glimpses of daily life and witness the communist propaganda people once lived under.

Go back to the good old times when we drove Trabants, drank spirits at work, lived in block flats, stood in Banana Lines, had two passports, coupon books, no TV on Mondays and no freedom of speech! Experience the build up to 1956 uprising, follow the marches, re-live the battles, hear the stories!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Szabadsag ter, Budapest Hungary

Visit to the Soviet Memorial and guests will learn about 1956 Revolution and WWII

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary

At the Parliament the guests will learn what had happened on the site during the 1956 revolution against the Soviet regime

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: In memoriam 1956. October 25. Memorial and Exhibition, Kossuth Lajos ter, Budapest 1055 Hungary

Guided visit through the exhibition and discussing the events with the guide

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Shoes on the Danube Bank, Id. Antall Jozsef Rkp, Budapest 1054 Hungary

Your guide will tell about this Holocaust memorial and the history of WWII in Hungary

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Budapest Retro Interactive Museum, Oktober 6 Utca 4, Budapest 1051 Hungary

Your guide will walk you through the exhibition and explain the stories behind the artifacts. The Budapest Retro Interactive Museum's exhibition displays thousands of special objects: many communist related relics to help your understanding of the propaganda the country once lived under. You will be explained what life was like behind the Iron Curtain.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • English speaking guide
  • Entry ticket to Budapest Retro Interactive Museum
  • Meet your guide at the accommodation
  • Public transportation if needed
  • Coffee or tea or soft drink
  • Entry/Admission - Budapest Retro Interactive Museum

Exclusions
  • Drop-off
  • You will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 3 hours
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not recommended under age 12
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Your guide will wait for you at the reception or in case of private location, in front of the building. Pick up location has to be reported latest 72 hours due to tour time.

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

stella_u

07 Jul, 2023

Greg was wonderful. He gave a quick summary of Hungarian history at the beginning of the tour which was important to understand how Hungary is where it is now. Hearing stories of life under communist government was very interesting. Highly recommend

Cathy_W

06 Oct, 2022

This was an excellent tour, and Andrea did a wonderful job. She was exceptionally knowledgeable about every aspect of the history of Communism in Hungary, and we were very, very impressed with every aspect of this tour. Highly recommended.

Julie529

19 Jun, 2022

I took this tour 10 years ago and found it memorable. While I was hoping for a similar experience, the tour has changed, with no "feel and touch" items (games, passports) that brought the experience to life (this because of the costs of maintaining an office for teaching face to face). This tour is a walking tour to places that highlight Budapest's experience under the Soviets, winding up at a museum of "retro" items -- a 1950s kitchen and appliances, the opportunity to record yourself as announcer on a radio or TV show. Andrea was our guide -- and gave us information that made the tour superb; we got everything from the tour (and Andrea) that we had hoped to. We were interested in knowing about Hungary's social and political climate today, and the historical roots of these issues. Andrea offered us a comprehensive and nuanced picture of Hungary today, touching on issues that go back decades, and a picture of where the country is now. The museum is an add-on -- and something we've seen elsewhere that didn't add to our knowledge, so we chose not to stay. It's interactive activities may be of interest to some, and you have the option of staying and exploring the museum after your time with the tour is officially over.) However, this is a quibble. If you're interested in these issues, I'd definitely recommend this tour.

Z529ZAcourtney

29 May, 2022

Great tour that lived up to all expectations. Andrea was knowledgeable and the content of the tour was so interesting. The two museums (1956 memorial and retro museums) were additive. It was fantastic to learn more about such a historical city with a guide that had so much to add.

sradis

26 Feb, 2020

Zsolt was a terrific guide and a fount of information! We really enjoyed our tour and learned so much from him. He made it easy to absorb the history and told us personal anecdotes from his family. We highly recommend this tour with Zsolt!

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