Private Hammer & Sickle Walking Tour

Service Description

Highlights Private walking tour with an expert guide Explore the history of World War II and Communism in Hungary Visit Liberty Square and the Monument to the Soviet Red Army Discover the 1956 Revolution at Parliament and its exhibition Pay respects at the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial Relax with a café stop in a retro bar Tour the Budapest Retro Museum for insights into life behind the Iron Curtain Duration 3 hours Prices Group of 1-2 people: 220 € Group of 3 people: 270 € Group of 4 people: 316 € Over 5 people: 69 € / person Not recommended for children under 14 Meeting Point The guide will meet you at your accommodation End Point City center Inclusions Licensed English speaking expert guide Refreshment stop with a beverage Entry ticket to Budapest Retro Museum Exclusions Drop-off Know before you book Due to the topic, it is not recommended for children under age 14 Expect continuous walking for up to two hours The tour runs in all weather, so please dress appropriately Tour details The way it was, comrade! This tour takes you back in time to explore life during 50 years of Communism and Big Brother's control. You’ll explore the history of the Communist government appointed after World War II, whose policies led to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The tour provides an overview and highlights major locations where significant events unfolded. Visit Liberty Square to see Budapest's last remaining Soviet monument. Your journey then takes you to the Hungarian Parliament, where the first shots of the 1956 revolution were fired - you'll also explore the related exhibition there. From the Parliament, you will walk along the river to visit World War II-era Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial. The tour concludes at the Budapest Retro Interactive Museum, which showcases numerous communist-era artifacts—passports, party member books, pins, medals, currency, and uniforms. You'll explore an exhibition that vividly illustrates the propaganda of that time. Gain insights into life behind the Iron Curtain: how children were raised, family dynamics, travel restrictions, and the challenges of obtaining passports. Uncover the realities of black markets and "banana lines." Your guide will bring these artifacts to life, sharing the fascinating stories behind each one.