Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest

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Budapest, Hungary

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2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Get to know all about Budapest’s communist history with ease on this small-group walking tour. In the company of a guide, set out into the city and learn about the recent history of communism in Hungary. Stroll Andrassy Avenue and visit St Stephen’s Basilica, Liberty Square, the Hungarian Parliament Building, and more.

Learn about the history of Hungarian communism from your guide
Experience Budapest on foot
Stay hydrated with provided bottled water
Enjoy personalized attention in a small group

What's Included

Bottled water

Alcoholic Beverages
Parking Fees
Landing and facility fees
Use of Scuba equipment

Use of SCUBA equipment

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Budapest, Blaha Lujza tér, 1085 Hungary
We meet on the main square, look for our guides holding a yellow umbrella and wearing a yellow bag, with our logo on. We are next to tram 4/6 or 28, or the red color metro line or the 99 bus. use metro exit G.

End point

Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary
The tour will end on parliament square. Close to either Kossuth red line metro station or tram 2.

Start time
.6:00 pm

Itinerary

Andrassy Avenue (Pass By)

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liberty Square

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hungarian Parliament Building

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Travelers must be able to walk (or wheel) themselves 3kms.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.7

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Amazing Tour!

Adriana_Z, Apr 2026

It was a great pleasure to be guided by Victoria on the Communist tour in Budapest. Victoria demonstrates extensive historical and cultural knowledge about Hungary and its key events over the past centuries. She is kind, friendly, welcoming, and attentive. We highly recommend her work to everyone.

touring Budapest communist with Victoria

Mirek_F, May 2025

We enjoyed this two hour tour very much. Our guide, Victoria, gave us a great perspective on present day life in Budapest and the effect that the communist period had on present day Hungary. You will not get this kind of outlook by touring museums and doing regular, touristy things. If you are really interested in the communist period in Hungary, I highly recommend also touring the Museum of Terror.

Fun yet informative

Tony_F, Aug 2024

Victoria was a delight. Not your usual tour guide an actual history professor teaching at university. Full of information and stories about what its like to live in Budapest as well as all the history from the communism era.

Awesome

micah_m, Apr 2024

Victoria was an excellent guide! We learned a lot about the city and history of Budapest and Hungry. she was able to answer most of our questions!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you, I am pleased that you enjoyed the tour.

Interesting and informative

Heather_B, Jan 2024

Very interesting and informative tour. One of the many highlights of our Budapest trip. Our guide went into lots of detail and gave us a real insight into the background and culture of Budapest.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you, I am pleased that you enjoyed the tour.

A thorough and thought provoking tour

Roz_E, Oct 2023

Very interesting to hear not just about buildings but also the current repercussions of the regimes on todays society. My only suggestion for improvement would be positioning on the street- ie not by a fountain where kids are screeching, or a smelly corner or in a thoroughfare. A minor point but worth mentioning.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Welcome to Budapest. 2 We are the second poorest country in europe. The tour covers 22 locations and monuments from the viii, vii, vi and v. Some locations like parliament square, liberty square, the basicalla are beautiful, others less so, but they remain of historical significance.

Interesting and informative

Joe_S, May 2023

I loved it. I really enjoy walking tours where I get to see a lot of things and learn about the history of the area. Victoria was a wonderful guide and I would recommend this tour anyone who is interested in history and seeing the city.

Amazing tour by an amazing guide

Shwan_F, Apr 2023

Victoria was an mazing guide, she captured our attention with her amazing style, clear speach, perfect English, and sense of humour. I was with my daughter who is thinking about studying history, she was very impressed as well. We highly recommend this tour and Victoria as the English guide, thank you.. Shwan & Samar 11 Apr 23

Communism and the path to freedom

Edward_A, Apr 2022

A visit to the war memorial site. Learning about communism and how Hungarians resisted it. The sacrifices of the Hungarians in eliminating communism.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you, we are glad that you enjoyed the tour.

Excellent Tour +++

Brian M, Jul 2019

Highly recommended tour, our guide was excellent with an in-depth knowledge of communism and Hungry's history. Our guide was very enthusiastic aswell which helps!!!