Budapest private tour on the Communist past with entry

4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Step back in time to the days of life behind the Iron Curtain on this private tour of Budapest. Learn the story behind the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and how it was tragically crushed. Visit the Citadella where the story of communism in Hungary began, see the monumental Soviet statues in Memento Park, the memorials of the victims near to the Hungarian Parliament, and the House of Terror. Inside visit of House of Terror Budapest is not included! As a more joyful memory of the era visit the Retro Museum Budapest, a newly opened interactive exhibition wish tells how ordinary lifa was behind the Iron Curtain, in the most merry barrack, Hungary! Optionally you can travel on the Pioneers Railway, called Children Railway today, where the service is given by kids!

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Budapest Day Trips

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Transfers in the city
Included: entry into Memento Park, when asked
Included: Private tour guide

Itinerary

Liberty Statue

20 min

On the top of Gellert Hill the monument was erected by the occupying Soviet troops in 1947, an iconic landmark of the city. The place offers breathtaking panorama of Budapest
Memento Park

one hour Admission included

Museum's collection containes the most famed statues and monuments of the communist era in Hungary, inlcuding 'Stalin's boots'. A movie tells, how agents were organized and trained in the communist time by the party.
Soviet Heroic Memorial

20 min

Erected next to the Embassy of US for the memory of Budapest's occupation by th Soviet Red Army in 1945
House of Terror Museum

20 min Admission not included

The building was once upon a time the headquarter of AVO, the Hungarian KGB, Many anticommunist prison suffered here from toruture and were executed, specially after the big uprise of 1956. Going into the museum is optional, in the entrance hall you can see what is expected.
Budapest Retro Interactive Museum

one hour Admission not included

A funny museum, full ob objects Hungarian used during the communist times. The museum show how life was in the most merry barrack, or so callad goulash communism. You can even try to drive by simulation original old police car.