Hungary · COMMUNIST ERA AND COLD WAR TOURS
5 reviewed
The House of Terror on Andrássy út occupies a building used first by the Arrow Cross and then by the state security police, and Memento Park holds the statues removed from the city in 1989. These 5 tours cover the period plainly: where each one goes, whether museum entry is included, how long they run, and which are led by historians.
A 2-hour Budapest walk through Communist-era landmarks, plus your choice of Retro Center or the House of Terror Museum.
“Alexa was really nice. She got us through the whole historic events with a lot of details. I highly recommend it!”
3-hour Budapest walk on communism with a historian guide, family stories, an M2 subway ride, and a drink in a retro café.
“Judith is an exceptionally kind and knowledgeable guide. A must-do!”
Budapest communist history walk with a historian, metro ride, and coffee at a communist-style cafe, capped at 10.
“This tour was an excellent experience for us that highlighted a lot of information about Communism in Hungary. My husband and I did this tour on a very cold day this week (04/24) with another lady and the 3 of us had a fun time despite the rain and cold because of our very knowledgeable and kind tour guide Gabriel. He was also extremely patient and despite the inclement weather, he did the tour with enthusiasm. He tried his best to present both sides of the spectrum. Gabriel is definitely one of the best guides one can hope for. The lady with us also stated that she wanted to be…”
Walk Budapest’s Soviet-era hotspots, hear 1956 stories, then step into a Retro Interactive Museum of daily life under the Iron Curtain.
“It was Only me. I think he did his best, even spent more time with me. I feel bad I forgot to tip him.We didn't walk outside much, mostly in the tour agent office. I don't really recommend this tour, because you can find a free communism walking tour, and you will learn much more than in this one!”
Budapest’s Communism era comes alive with lived stories, travel documents, propaganda, and the 1956 uprising, ending by the Parliament.
“The tour guide gave us not only the life under communism, but also a lot of history of Budapest. Through her own experiences we gained a lot of perspective of life under communism and for our teen kids, it brought to life a side of history that they have only studied about in school.”
