Communist History Free Walking Tour

Communist History Free Walking Tour

Discover what life was like in Budapest in communist times and understand the history of communism with this free evening walking tour.

By Perfect European Tours Budapest

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Location

Blaha Lujza tér

Blaha Lujza tér 1085 Budapest Hungary

About this event

The Communist History Tour - is a FREE* walking tour of Budapest, it is perfect for those who want a short stroll through the city in the evening rather than a long hike. You will learn about the unique form of Goulash communism, and see the locations of major street fighting in the 1956 uprising. You will learn about what life was like in Communist Hungary and how communism came to be and finally end.

Meeting Place - Blaha Lujza tér Budapest, 1085. On the main square next to metro exit G. Look for a guide holding a yellow umbrella.

Times: 6pm on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday evenings.

Duration: 2 hours.

Language: English

Travel: The nearest metro station is Blaha. Trams 4/6 , 28a, 62 or 37.

*Free walking tours are tip based. You pay what you think the tour is worth by tipping the guides at the end.

The tour finishes on Kossuth Lajos ter, next to the parliament building.

Guest stood in front of the bullet hole markers of the 1956 uprising.

Our guide Kirill with a guest.

Guests with our guide Jesus at the start of the tour.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my dog.

One dog per adult is allowed on this tour. Dogs must be vaccinated and licensed, dogs must be on a short lead and kept under control at all times. Please bring dog pooh bags. Please bring a water bottle and bowl, there are few places for dogs to drink.

How can I tip my guide?

The guides accept tips in any form of hard currency.

Do tours take place in any weather?

Our guides are tough they can work in 45oc heat or -28oc cold. Anything above or below this and the tour is cancelled. The guides can work in heavy rain, snow, sleet, and heat. The guides do not work when there are very strong hurricanes, tornadoes or, earth quakes )

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