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Free Communist Walking Tour

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Get a realistic insight into life in Budapest under communist rule. Experience what everybody over the age of 30 in the city has lived through, and assess how it affects current attitudes.

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  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Tour guide
    • Tips for your guide
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Highlights

  • Enjoy a first-hand account of life pre and post Iron Curtain
  • Get a realistic insight into what life was like in Budapest under the Communism
  • See mementos from the guide's own childhood

Description

Enjoy a free, highly personal walking tour of Budapest through the perspective of the Communist era, and get an insight into what life was like in Hungary before 1989 and the declaration of the 3rd Hungarian Republic.

The 2-hour tour provides an interesting first-hand account of life pre- and post Iron Curtain, and will help you understand the local way of living as you see the city from a resident’s viewpoint. During the tour, you will visit sights, such as Liberty Square, the Parliament buildings, Imre Nagy Statue, Ronald Reagan Statue, Central Bank, the former Stock Exchange, former Stalin Square, St. Stephen's Basilica, and more.
Hear fascinating stories about life behind the Iron Curtain and how it compares with Hungary's post-communist era. After you have explored the city’s communist locations, end with an interactive look at mementos from the guide’s own childhood.

Good to know before you go
  • This is a free tour, with a tip for your guide depending on how satisfied you are with the tour
  • To book this free tour, do not use the booking button; use the "ask a question about this tour" section on the upper right hand side of this page, and send your contact information along with the date and time you would like to take the tour. The supplier will contact you.
  • Public tours are available for individual travelers only as larger groups have a tendency to involuntarily interrupt the tour. All tour guests should enjoy the walks, therefore group bookings are not accepted.
  • Please note: in order to enjoy this tour and follow the guide, upper intermediate level of English is essential.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    0-17 years
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