Born Under The Red Star - The History of Communism in Hungary - Private Tour

Budapest, Hungary

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Delve into Hungary's Red Past on this private tour of Budapest. Encounter symbols like the hammer, sickle, '56, and the nostalgic Trabant, exploring the days of Communism in the central European country. See the Soviet Heroic Memorial, explore the exhibits of the House of Terror Museum, and learn about the controversy surrounding Liberty Square.

Gain insight into Hungary’s communist past
Stop at a Communist-themed bar for a drink
Learn about life during the communist regime
A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

Hotel/apartment pickup
A retro soda in a Communist-themed bar
Maps and further recommendations
Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your guide will meet you at your requested address.

Itinerary

Soviet Heroic Memorial

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House of Terror Museum

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Szabadsag ter

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hungarian Parliament Building

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.2

based on 9 reviews

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You get more than what you pay for

Gary_P, May 2025

I think the tour was very informational, interesting and worth it. I just came off being robbed by a can driver so initially I wasn't in the best mood , but the guides took it with stride. All in all very good tour.

Very little content

Beth_S, Dec 2024

Leslie was a very interesting guide. We had already taken a full day history tour which should not have been a problem as this was supposed to be about communism. He suggested at the beginning it would be part communism, part history. I told him we already had that part covered. The tour ended an hour early and we spent a half hour in a cafe, mostly talking current events. There was very limited information about actually living under communism. I don’t think we got what we paid for.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear Beth, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are sad to hear that you didn't like your Born Under The Red Star tour. The reason why the tour finished earlier is because Leslie met you at the Terror House instead of your hotel. As for the historical context, we will consult with Leslie and find out what happened. Please rest assured that we will use your feedback to improve our services and we'll make sure these mistakes won't happen again in the future.

Not recommended, Viator description is misleading! Beware

suhel_j, Oct 2024

The concept of the tour is what attracted me. Plus the fact that its written/described that tour would cover free admission to the sites eg st stephens basilica and house of terror museum. Totally false information. The tour guide didnt know about it and when i politely showed him the tour description on viator, he called someone and then got the cheapest ticket for st stephens basilica entry just to the church dome(viator needs to specify that is whats meant by free admission) Further, at the retro restaurant, there is no entry/museum entry is not covered, and only coffee is provided. Retro drink is not covered. Further, for house of terror- entry to museum is not covered I spent more than 200 aud just for a nice walk along these sites with some history commentary from the tour guide, Not worth it in my opinion. Please individually visit the sites mentioned in the tour (Viator- thanks for misleading tourists on free admissions when its not available for all the sites where its mentioned it is) If you visit the sites on your own, buy admission tickets to each of these- it will still be costing less and be much better return .

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hi Suhel, thank you for sharing your feedback. There was a mistake about St. Stephen's Basilica in the tour description regarding the entry, but I'm happy to hear that our guide managed to get you in. We've corrected the mistake. Thank you again.

Worthwhile

Marsha_M, Oct 2024

Very interesting tour. Julia was a great guide and we appreciated her providing details of her own experiences, which made the difficult subject matter even more real.