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Hungarian 21st century historical overviewLast 100 years of Hungarian history: WWI, Red Hungary, WWII, Budapest’s Jewish Ghetto walk through, Peak into 50 years of Communism, 1956 Revolution, Free Elections and return to democracy. Highlights and Themes- Red Hungary – 120 days of communism - World War II – Nazi take over, Deportation of Hungarian Jews to concentration camps - Jewish Budapest Ghetto walk through - Start of communism to how we lived during communism - Visit to private exhibition room - 1956 Revolution - Free Exhibition on how life was under the iron curtain with real life artifacts and relics - Fall of the Iron Curtain, free elections and promotion to democracy Come experience the build ups, follow the marches, protests, re-live the battles, remember the stories, see the places!
Experience build ups, follow the marches, protests, re-live the battles, remember the stories, see the places! The Revolution Walk takes a historical approach through the last 100 years of contemporary Hungarian history. Hungary's past is filled with victories, failures and struggles. We lead you through these eventful times through the sights depicting the historical outcome and how it shaped Hungary today.
Through our guides the walking tour will visit landmarks of Hungarian history that “shook” the world with the deportation of the Hungarian Jews and gypsies and the 1956 revolution. Prior to the revolution in 1956 a plethora of events happened in modern day Hungary that changed it forever. Starting with WWI as a back drop we’ll walk you through the history of the start of the war, the first communist regime that lasted only 120 days and then the events that led to WWII, the treatment of the Hungarian Jews and the installation of a communist government. After delving through the history we take a microscopic approach towards the newly appointed communism government after World War II that led to the events of the 1956 Revolution. The tour leads you through the remembrance of the first protests and marches and the first shootings and killings that led the Hungarians to fight back against the old regime. Some of our stops and stories will be about our Liberty Square for Cardinal Mindszenty’s part in the revolution as well as the significance of the square and the last remaining tribute to the Soviet Union! We will embrace the character of Imre Nagy by his memorial in remembrance of the man who defied the leaders in Moscow and paid dearly on the gallows two years later. Another stop will be the Parliament area where shots were fired, which instigated the revolt to take up arms and defend one’s freedom. After these short stops we will visit a private exhibition of how life was like during the socialist times. Here you see a real room filled with items from everyday use with emphasis on a collection of socialist and communist elements such as passports, party member books, medals, awards and much more.
After the private exhibition visit we will walk through the Jewish district in Budapest visiting areas and telling stories about the historical aspects of the district and events that surround the Jewish Budapest. WhenApril to Oct 2:30 PM every Tue, Thur, Sun Nov to March 2:30 PM every Sun Blackout tour dates Jan 1st, March 15th, Aug 20th, Oct 23rd, Dec 24th, 25th, 26th Meeting Point We meet at Deak Sq. in front of the church steps Conclusion Point Tour ends near to meeting point at Great Synagogue Inclusions Private English speaking guide, free entry to exhibition room, many stops for photos and questions. Exclusions Entry fees to sights and museums listed, food and beverages, gratuity/tip. Infant Policy Free Children Policy Free up to 15yrs Terms / Info Participants will need to be fit for 10-12 stair climbing and light continuous walking with short breaks up to 3 hours. Tour goes in all weather conditions, not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents. Prices Adult 4500 Ft
Student 4000 Ft (with valid ID card) 2011 Special Pricing Discount of 50% off when booking online
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