Communism Tour in Budapest: Explore Historical Landmarks from the Soviet Era
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Embark on a captivating communism tour in Budapest and explore historical landmarks from the Soviet era. Discover the Museum of the Revolution, ride tram 2, and learn about rationing, spies, and street guerrillas. Uncover the secrets of Soviet cinema and experience the spirit of the 1956 Revolution.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Liberty Square - A square full of monuments and contemporary history
  • Ronald Reagan Statue - We will tell you what these sculptures do in the Plaza de la Libertad
  • Hungarian Parliament Building - Here we will see the shrapnel marks of the 1956 Revolution, and we will visit the memorial
  • In memoriam 1956. October 25. Memorial and Exhibition - We will see the museum dedicated to the victims of this Revolution
  • Central Market Hall - We will visit the Great Central Market to talk about rationing and food in the Soviet period.
  • Hungarian National Museum - In front of the museum, we will recount the entire history of the Soviet Union and how it affected the daily lives of citizens.
  • Kalvin Square - In this square, it is time to talk about how religious persecution was during the Soviet Union and espionage.
  • Hungarian Radio - We will tell you what attacks took place in this building and what triggered it.
  • Museum of Fine Arts Budapest (Szepmuveszeti Muzeum) - In front of this museum we will take the opportunity to talk about culture, cinema and education during the Soviet Union.
  • Corvin Mozi - In this square the resistance endured the attacks of the red army in 1956. We will reveal all its history
What's Included
  • Tram ride
  • Guided tour for 2 hours and 30 minutes
Additional Information

Join us as we explore communist-era Budapest. From the aftermath of World War II to the 1990s, Hungary became a satellite state of the USSR, fundamentally transforming the lives of its citizens.

As part of the tour, we’ll explore key locations deeply connected to the Soviet period.

We’ll delve into the 1956 Revolution Museum— a place brimming with poignant symbols.

We’ll catch a ride on Tram 2, which transverses the Danube River, to reach the Technical University - the birthplace of the 1956 Revolution.

At the colossal Central Market, we’ll discuss rationing and the everyday lives of the people.

We’ll bring to light stories of spies and resurrect tales of urban warfare.

Learn about Soviet-era art, film, and the censorship that accompanied them. Have you ever heard of bone music? Or Hungary’s own ‘Bud Spencer’?

Our journey concludes at Covin mozi, the epicenter of resistance in the 1956 Revolution.

Location
Soviet War Memorial
Szabadság tér
We are waiting for you with a green umbrella, next to the Soviet monument in the Plaza de la Libertad.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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797jaumef
Mar 28, 2024
Essential if you want to understand part of the 20th century history of Budapest - A luxury tour: historical context and comparison with the present, a lot of rigor and anecdotes. Luz added some extra during the visit. Highly recommended. In the afternoon we finished the day with a visit to the Museum of Terror.
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