Budapest: Communism Tour with Café Stop
ID: GYG136454-203807
Category:
Country: Hungary
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Learn about everyday life in Budapest during the days of communism, when people drove Trabant cars and drank spirits at work. Hear about the black market and the infamous queues to buy bananas, and visit sites where revolutionary action took place.
Journey back in time and learn what life was like in Budapest during the 50 years of communist rule. Hear what it was like to live behind the Iron Curtain and how the residents negotiated everyday events, such as how to get a passport.
Visit a private exhibition room with relics and an extensive collection of communist artifacts, and learn more about events such as the 1956 Revolution. Listen to tales of the first protests in the fight back against an unethical regime.
Follow your guide to areas where the action happened, including Liberty Square and the memorial to Imre Nagy, who defied the leaders in Soviet Moscow to end on the gallows 2 years later.
Highlights
- Learn the in-depth communist history of Hungary
- Visit a unique exhibition about life in Budapest during the days of communism
- Hear about historical events that put Hungary on the map
- Walk to the Parliament and Liberty Square Soviet Memorial
- Enjoy a refreshment stop in a retro lounge
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that to visit the exhibition room you will be required to climb 1 flight of stairs (there is a handrail)
• You need to be fit for light continuous walking for up to 2 hours
• This tour operates in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
• The tour program is subject to change without prior notice due to construction or city closures for events, festivals, and other events
Masks are required while indoors
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
