7 reviews
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Duration: 3 hours
Product code: 10847P55
Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 HungaryTraveling by subway to Kossuth Square in front of Parliament, we explore monuments from the 1956 revolution, before continuing to Liberty Square where we discuss aspects of the Cold War before the US Embassy, the monument to the Soviet Army, the statue of Ronald Reagan and an atomic shelter.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: House of Terror Museum, Andrassy ut 60, Budapest 1062 HungaryWe conclude outside the House of Terror, the imposing museum housed in the former headquarters of the communist secret services with a slab of the Berlin Wall in front. (Although the exhibit within is not included in the tour, this is the perfect endpoint for those interested in delving deeper into Hungary’s Cold War experience)Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Stade Puskas Ferenc, Istvanmezei ut 3-5, Budapest 1146 HungaryDropping by the former People’s Stadium (now Puskas Soccer Stadium), with classic socialist realist statues still standing, we can explore the heavy-handed propaganda favored by the regime.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Ronald Reagan Statue, Liberty Square, Budapest HungaryDiscover the Ronald Reagan statue and the Hungarian sense of obligation to this US president for his efforts to bring down the Iron Curtain.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kossuth Lajos Square, Budapest HungaryExplore Bem József Square, where the first big demonstration of the 1956 uprising started. On the square is also a coffeehouse that has retained its original interior from the 1960s.Duration: 25 minutes
Supplier Name
Insight Cities
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Your tour guides are expert local historians and enthusiastic hosts who love helping travelers from all over discover Budapest.,Not wheelchair accessible,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Inclusions:
3-hour guided walk in the company of a historian
Exclusions:
Your guide will help you to purchase Budapest Tram and Metro tickets if you do not already have a visitor pass,Entry/Admission - House of Terror Museum
Traveler Reviews
A great tour. In three hours Balint gave us far more than just an insight of life under soviet rule. Informative throughout, Balint utilised the efficient public transport system to move us quickly around the city, enabling us to see as much as possible. Viewing the 'commie blocks' was a highlight. Starting at a soviet cafe (where we ate prior to the tour) and finishing at the House of Terror meant that we able to squeeze even more into the half day.
Balint works hard to ensure that you hear and see the maximum. We all thoroughly enjoyed this informative tour.
Thank you Balint.
Reviewed by: carefree b, 11/14/2021 12:00:00 AM
Very informative and he was accurate in his history! Very wonderful tour! Started on time and answered questions as needed.
Reviewed by: B2578NVvickib, 10/08/2021 12:00:00 AM
Balint was an excellent storyteller, the tour as a whole was a great experience. Definitely recommended tour!
Reviewed by: Aparsen91, 08/18/2020 12:00:00 AM
Met our guide Andras in a communist era cafe which set the scene for a two hour light hearted but thorough immersion into the socialist world of post war Hungary.
Andras eluded to the social, economic ,environmental and political experience that for better or for worse was to dominate Hungary’s citizens in this controlling political scene.
We enjoyed going into the Police HQ and parliamentary quarter and the anecdotes which were balanced and informative.
I highly recommend Andras as a guide and the tour in general.
Reviewed by: Goldylookingclart, 06/27/2020 12:00:00 AM
Hi. The best way to see and get immersed in the culture and history of this city is with a local historical guide that lives here.
Reviewed by: alanh45953, 12/09/2019 12:00:00 AM