Communist Budapest Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $120 / person
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 24 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Insight Cities
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide outside cafe Bambi Eszpresszó, Frankel Leó út 2/4, 1027 Budapest
Description
With the help of a historian, this 3 hour walking tour allows you to grasp the “goulash communism” of Budapest’s decades under totalitarianism, the soft dictatorship in which Hungarians had certain liberties in exchange for obedience on major issues. Learn why, for all the suffering of Budapest’s citizens under the communist regime, Hungary was called “the happiest barrack in the Soviet Bloc.”
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 27
- Adult
- $120
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $240.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:23 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hungarian Parliament Building
Traveling by subway to Kossuth Square in front of Parliament, we explore monuments from the 1956 revolution, before continuing to Liberty Square where we discuss aspects of the Cold War before the US Embassy, the monument to the Soviet Army, the statue of Ronald Reagan and an atomic shelter.
House of Terror Museum
We conclude outside the House of Terror, the imposing museum housed in the former headquarters of the communist secret services with a slab of the Berlin Wall in front. (Although the exhibit within is not included in the tour, this is the perfect endpoint for those interested in delving deeper into Hungary’s Cold War experience)
Stade Puskas Ferenc
Dropping by the former People’s Stadium (now Puskas Soccer Stadium), with classic socialist realist statues still standing, we can explore the heavy-handed propaganda favored by the regime.
Ronald Reagan Statue
Discover the Ronald Reagan statue and the Hungarian sense of obligation to this US president for his efforts to bring down the Iron Curtain.
Kossuth Lajos Square
Explore Bem József Square, where the first big demonstration of the 1956 uprising started. On the square is also a coffeehouse that has retained its original interior from the 1960s.
What's included
Included
3-hour guided walk in the company of a historian
Not included
Your guide will help you to purchase Budapest Tram and Metro tickets if you do not already have a visitor pass
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
24 reviews
How it compares in Budapest
- Rated higher than 80% of 384 reviewed tours in Budapest
- Starting price $120 is 60% above the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Budapest
Excurgo comparison of 1,250 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your tour guides are expert local historians and enthusiastic hosts who love helping travelers from all over discover Budapest.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Communist Budapest Walking Tour take?
Communist Budapest Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Communist Budapest Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $120 per person for this Budapest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $240. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Communist Budapest Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Communist Budapest Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet your guide outside cafe Bambi Eszpresszó, Frankel Leó út 2/4, 1027 Budapest. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Communist Budapest Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Communist Budapest Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Insight Cities.
Reviews(24)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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