Private Hammer & Sickle Communist Era Tour with Exhibition
Price
from 69 €
Duration
3 hours
⭐️ 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
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📍 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.