Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Tour

In this tour, you'll receive a comprehensive overview of Hungary's communist era. Learn about how children were raised, family life, travel restrictions, and what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. Discover the lengthy process to acquire a passport and experience intriguing aspects of the time, from black markets to banana lines.

We'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.

We'll visit Liberty Square and Budapest's last remaining Soviet monument. Our journey will take us to the Hungarian Parliament, where the first shots that sparked the uprising were triggered. We'll also visit an exhibition near the Parliament, the site of the initial volley.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Szabadsag ter, Budapest Hungary

Visit to the Soviet Memorial and guests will learn about 1956 Revolution and WWII

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary

At the Parliament the guests will learn what had happened on the site during the 1956 revolution against the Soviet regime

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: In memoriam 1956. October 25. Memorial and Exhibition, Kossuth Lajos ter, Budapest 1055 Hungary

Guided visit through the exhibition and discussing the events with the guide

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Shoes on the Danube Bank, Id. Antall Jozsef Rkp, Budapest 1054 Hungary

Your guide will tell about this Holocaust memorial and the history of WWII in Hungary

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"You will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 3 hours"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not recommended under age 12"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 03:00 PM
Duração: 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: Lutheran church, Deák tér, Budapest, Deák Ferenc tér 4, 1052 Hungary

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• English speaking guide
• Coffee or tea or soft drink

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