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Lives of Hungarians under Communism & Capitalism Free Budapest Tour

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Duration: 2 hours
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Registered on 3 March 2020
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Our team is made up of talented, professional locals that speak several foreign languages and are not only highly motivated, unquenchable enthusiastic, and critical but also radiate great charisma. We are legally registered. Our motto is: Join as a Traveller, leave as a Friend!
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Get a personal and realistic insight into what life in Hungary was like after the Second World War, during Communism, and what has happened since.

Our Communist tour of Budapest provides our guests with an interesting first-hand account of life before and after the Iron Curtain was present and it helps to understand the local way of living, you do not only see the city from a tourist’s viewpoint.

The walk starts with a historical summary and then our local guides and the undercover stories reveal interesting facts about traveling, housing, education, media, propaganda, sport, healthcare, religion, and economy under Communism and they compare this with the post-Communist era as well.

The tour provides a clear picture of what everybody over 30 years lived through and how it affects the current attitudes of locals. Not a lot of time has passed since Communism ended in Hungary, only one generation has grown up since the regime change which happened in 1989 peacefully and it takes a lot more time to change the thinking and attitude of people.

Major sights we are passing by:

  • Liberty Square with Cold War Memorials
  • Hungarian Parliament
  • 1956 exhibition lounge
  • Secret Bunker
  • St. Stephen's Basilica
  • and much more.


Joining our tour has loads of benefits. These stories are 100% ours. At the end of our tours, we do not run away.  You have plenty of time to ask questions and make the most out of your travel experience!  

Join as a Traveller, leave as a Friend!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Budapest, Budapest Erzsébet tér Budapest Eye, 1051 Hungary
Tour meets 10 meters from Budapest Eye ferris wheel. Our tour guides are wearing royal blue uniform T-shirt or coat.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Lives of Hungarians under Communism & Capitalism Free Budapest Tour
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