Budapest Hammer & Sickle Walking Tour

Service Description

Highlights Small-group walking tour with an expert guide Discover the history of WWII and Communism in Hungary Visit Liberty Square and the Monument to the Soviet Red Army Learn about the 1956 Revolution at the Parliament and visit the exhibition See the Shoes on the Danube Bank Enjoy a café stop in a retro bar Duration 2,5 hours Prices Adult: 54 € Student with ID: 52 € Not recommended for children under 14. Meeting Point Deak Ferenc ter in front of the Lutheran Church End Point City center Inclusions Licensed English speaking expert guide Refreshment stop with a beverage Exclusions Pick-up or drop-off Know before you book Due to the topic, it is not recommended for children under age 14 Expect continuous walking for up to two hours The tour runs in all weather, so please dress appropriately Tour details The way it was, comrade! On this tour, we’ll take you on a journey back through time to show you what life was like during our 50 years of Communism and how Big Brother dictated our lives. On this tour, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of Hungary’s communist era. Learn about how children were raised, family life, travel restrictions, and what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. Discover the challenging process of obtaining a passport and delve into intriguing aspects of the time, from black markets to banana lines. We’ll explore the history of the Communist government appointed after World War II, whose policies led to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The tour provides an overview and highlights major locations where significant events unfolded. You’ll stop at Liberty Square to see Budapest’s last remaining Soviet monument. Our journey continues to the Hungarian Parliament, where the first shots of the 1956 uprising were fired, and includes a visit to the related exhibition. Finally, the WWII-era Shoes on the Danube memorial concludes the tour.