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Budapest Private Walking Tour: Goulash Communism Exploration with Historian Guide
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Budapest
Uncover the secrets of Budapest's 'goulash communism' on a private walking tour with a historian guide. Explore the city's totalitarian past and discover why Hungary was known as 'the happiest barrack in the Soviet Bloc.'
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hungarian Parliament Building - Traveling 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.
What's Included
- 3-hour guided walk with a private historian guide
What's Not Included
- Tram and metro tickets (Your guide will assist you in purchasing the required tickets if you do not already have a transport pass)
Additional Information
Accompanied by a historian, this private walking tour of 3 hours enables you to understand the concept of “goulash communism” of Budapest’s several decades under autocratic rule, the lenient despotism where Hungarians were granted some freedoms as long as they complied with essential matters. Discover why, despite the hardships endured by Budapest’s residents under the communist rule, Hungary was referred to as “the most cheerful camp in the Soviet Bloc.”
- Your guides are local historians who are also enthusiastic hosts and passionate storytellers. We love helping travelers from all over the world discover Budapest.
Location
Frankel Leó út 2-4
Frankel Leó út
Bambi Eszpresszó, Frankel Leó út 2/4, 1027 Budapest
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Linda_d
Sep 12, 2023
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Kata was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. She has a broad world view which adds both interest and perspective. A sense of humor, grace and charm also makes for a pleasant as well as informative tour.
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Trailblazer824076
Jun 15, 2022
Must do for Budapest - Time went spent with Andras to learn about the history. Very knowledgeable and explained well the area and the history. Would highly recommend!
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918robina
Dec 29, 2021
The BEST Tour and Guides - Remarkably knowledgeable guides and gave such rich narrative and understanding--art, architecture, political history and trivia that informs one's understanding. The team who led and shared were fabulous and accessible--their warmth and enthusiasm for both Buda and Pest! Just fabulous. I would travel anywhere with them! And they made meaningful the scenery we passed.
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59irad
Jun 25, 2020
An unexpected gem! - The Communist Budapest tour was surprusingly informative and enjoyable! I was talked into it by my friend and I was a bit skeptical, because it is usually not my favorite subject - but in this case I was pleasantly surprised. Our tour guide, Izabella, was extremely well-read on the subject and was able to answer many of our interjecting questions about the history of Budapest. That, combined with the fantastic sights we saw during the walk, was enough to provide a very valuable experience - we were able to notice certain details in monuments that we certainly wouldn't have under normal circumstances.
Amazing guide, amazing route!
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