Born Under The Red Star - Communism in Hungary
A tour entirely dedicated to Hungary's Red Past with story-telling based on vivid memories instead of dusty books. Hammer, sickle, '56 and the trabantful days of Communism.
per adult from
$89
AUDDuration
3 hours
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- A retro soda in a Communist-themed bar
- Maps and further recommendations
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's excluded :
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entry/Admission - Hungarian Parliament Building
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Soviet Heroic Memorial, Szabadsag ter, Budapest 1054 Hungary
Situated in a landscaped park, this white obelisk commemorates Russian military who served in WWII.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: House of Terror Museum, Andrassy ut 60, Budapest 1062 Hungary
House of Terror is a museum located at Andrássy út 60 in Budapest, Hungary. It contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist regimes in 20th-century Hungary and is also a memorial to the victims of these regimes, including those detained, interrogated, tortured or killed in the building.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), Szent Istvan ter 1, Budapest 1051 Hungary
St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary, whose right hand is housed in the reliquary. It was the sixth largest church building in Hungary before 1920
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Szabadsag Ter, Budapest 1054 Hungary
Liberty Square (Hungarian: Szabadság tér) is a public square located in the Lipótváros neighborhood of Budapest, Hungary. The square is famous for two controversial memorials that commemorate the Hungarian Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the Soviet soldiers that liberated Budapest from the Nazis in 1945 . The United States Embassy in Hungary and the historicist style headquarters of the Hungarian National Bank about the west side of the square
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Liberty Statue, Citadella Setany Gellért Hill, Budapest 1118 Hungary
The Liberty Statue or Freedom Statue (Hungarian: Szabadság-szobor) is a monument on the Gellért Hill in Budapest, Hungary. It commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary.
Stop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary
The Hungarian Parliament Building (Hungarian: Országház) which translates to House of the Country or House of the Nation), also known as the Parliament of Budapest after its location, is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination in Budapest.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Memorial to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence, Oetvenhatosok tere City Park, Budapest 1145 Hungary
A memorial commemorating the heroes of the 1956 Hungarian uprising against the communist regime.
Duration: 15 minutes Departure Point :
Hungarian State Opera, Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061 HungaryReturn Detail :
Liberty Square, Budapest, Szabadság tér, HungaryHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by Budapest Urban Walks
Activity ID: V-51057P4
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