Communism in Budapest: Private Tour with House of Terror Museum
Description
Explore the beautiful city of Budapest on this private walking tour all about the turbulent political history of Hungary, from the Nazi Occupation to the rise and fall of Communism and finally the birth of democracy. You’ll begin at Bem József Memorial Square, which saw 200,000 Hungarian students protesting against Soviet rule in 1956. You’ll wander down Falk Miksa street and see an unlikely statue of Columbo, the famous LAPD fictional detective, famous for his scruffy appearance and dogged determination to get to the truth at all costs. You’ll walk into the magnificent Kossuth Lajos square to see the impressively vast, Neo-Gothic parliament building the home of the national assembly. Lastly, you will visit the House of Terror a museum with your private guide. House of Terror is a memorial to the horrors of the past, to those detained, tortured, and killed inside the building and contains exhibits from the fascist and communist regimes of 20th-century Hungary.
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Itinerary
Explore the beautiful Hungarian capital of Budapest with a focus on its political past. Commence your tour at the iconic Bem József Memorial Square – site of the 1956 revolution.
Explore a collection of retro bars and butcher shops as you wander through the central district while discussing life under communist rule. Stop my monuments, squares and statues commemorating the past, including Ronald Reagan in Liberty Square.
Walk outside the magnificent Parliament House and learn the backdrop of Hungarian politics in the preceding centuries to the 21st.
Lastly, finish your tour at the House of Terror Museum (entrance tickets included), where you will see exhibits and memorials to victims of those who lived behind the Iron Curtain.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(5)
Excellent walking tour with our knowledgeable guide Greg (Gergely). Lots of history and interesting sites.
Vera was an excellent guide. She met us at the appointed time and place and explained many details about Hungary’s rich history. The tour route was flexible and it was like we had our own local expert to enrich our experience.
Dear Kevin, thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! We’re so glad to hear that Vera made your tour memorable with her in-depth knowledge and flexibility. It’s wonderful to know you felt like you had your own local expert guiding you through Hungary’s history. We’ll definitely share your kind words with her. We would love to see any photos you captured. Looking forward to having you on another adventure with us soon!
Our guide Vera was knowledgeable and gave us interesting insights about Budapest and its rich history. We spent over 3 hours on the tour and spent the last part in the fascinating Terror Museum.
Dear Kevin, thanks so much for the kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Vera’s insights made your Budapest tour so memorable. It sounds like you had a fantastic time soaking up the city's rich history and exploring the Terror Museum. We would love to see any photos you captured on your tour. We hope to welcome you back on another Travel Curious adventure in future. Happy travels and take care!
This was a wonderful tour. Adam, our guide, had an extensive knowledge of history, and generously shared his experiences of growing up in a communist regime. We went to a fabulous retro communist museum, which was huge, and a lot of fun. Tour is highly recommended.
