Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Tour

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

Overview

In this tour, you'll receive a comprehensive overview of Hungary's communist era. Learn about how children were raised, family life, travel restrictions, and what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. Discover the lengthy process to acquire a passport and experience intriguing aspects of the time, from black markets to banana lines.

We'll explore the history of the Communist government appointed after World War II, whose policies led to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The tour provides an overview and highlights major locations where significant events unfolded.

We'll visit Liberty Square and Budapest's last remaining Soviet monument. Our journey will take us to the Hungarian Parliament, where the first shots that sparked the uprising were triggered. We'll also visit an exhibition near the Parliament, the site of the initial volley.

What Can You Expect?

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

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • English speaking guide
  • Coffee or tea or soft drink

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Lutheran church, Deák tér, Budapest, Deák Ferenc tér 4, 1052 Hungary


    Departure Time

    03:00 PM


    Return Details

    Budapest, Szabadság tér 1, 1054 Hungary

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

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

    Duration

    3 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    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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