The way it was comrade!

Go back to the good old times when we drove Trabants, drank spirits at work, lived in block flats, stood in banana lines, had two passports, coupon books, no TV on Mondays and no freedom of speech! Written and raved about every year in major newspapers around the world, don't miss out on this bygone era.

Highlights and Themes 

- Bits of communist History of Hungary

- Statue Park and Momento park up-close and personal guided tour

- Entry and bus transfer service included

The Hammer and Sickle tour, the way it was comrade!  Written and raved about in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal and other major newspapers around the world takes you on a journey back to the times about how life was like during our 50 years of communism in Hungary.  

We summarize how did it (communism) all start here, how big brother told us what to do and what not to do.  Teach you about how life was like behind the iron curtain.  How children were brought up, what families lived like, how we could travel, where we could travel, how long it took to get a passport and many other interesting experiences from black markets to banana lines.  

On the tour we go out to the famous outdoor Statue Park (where we put all the communist statues after our change in 1990) for a guided tour learning the symbolism of the statues from Lenin, Marx and Engels, Friendships’ and “liberations.” We cover the ideas behind them and where they were placed in the city and for what reasons.  Also at the park we will visit some exhibitions of communism related themes that is ever changing along with a real Trabant car that was originally designed to be a covered motorcycle and became a trademark as the “Hungarian family car!”  

When 

Daily 11 AM 

Blackout dates

Dec 25th and 26th and Jan 1st

Meeting Point

Tour starts near Deak Sq. from our bus departure point on Erzsebet Sq. Look for the bus with sign “Momento Park” in the front window

Conclusion Point

Tour ends at original meeting point 

Inclusions

Private English speaking guide, entry and transport during tour to momento statue park 

Exclusions

Food and beverages, gratuity/tip.

Infant Policy 

Free

Children Policy

Kids with paying adult 12 years and younger - free 

Terms / Info

Ability to climb 5 septs stairs, Tour goes in all weather conditions, not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents.

Booking Terms and Cancellation Points

Programs cancelled within 3 days of travel date incur 100% cancellation penalty where as no refunds for any reasons are refunded. No show or non-participation on tour/program is considered non-refundable for any reason.

Costs

Adult 6500 Ft (discounted price 6000 Ft)

Student 5500 Ft (with valid ID card) (discounted price 5000 Ft)

0-7 years: free

8-15 years: half price!
 

Special online booking discount when you pre-book the tour, save an extra 500 Ft off each person booked when booking through the below "online booking" link!!!

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