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If Statues of Budapest could talk...

I show you important historical characters and their stories behind who appeared in Budapest during the eventful 20th century.

I share some personal story of my family how we survived the 2nd WW and the challanges of the communism

 
You also going to discovere the so called "gerilla sculptor" Mihaly Kolodko's famous and funny miniatur sculpts.

Parisi Passage hotel

We start the tour by discovering the Parisi passage is beautifully  reconstructed. I will guide you in to the lobby so you can enjoy the design of the enterieur too.

Folkart kézművesház art gallery

 I guide you to a place where you can find the last existing showroom and art shop in Hungary dedicated entirely to the traditional folk art products such as rare black ceramic plates, embroidered shirts and many more all made by registered artist.

Every item is strictly made by hand, no mass product gadgets can be found here.


-Parliament, square
 I introduce you the story of the largest Parlament building in the world!
Lso You will learn about how the function of this institute has changed during the turbulent 19th and 20th century

- Liberty Square
Discover together the tiny miniature statues of Mihaly Kolodko the so called "Guerilla sculptor" and real-size statues of 

 President George W.. Bush and President Ronald Raegen
I will explain their role in the amazing progress from the cold war to a peaceful ending of socialism.

if you like we can light a candle at the memorial of the victims of the Nazi terror in Budapest.

then we visit the interactiv fountain that let you go through dry if you know the trick :)

Continue with  , "Officer's statue (according to urban legends rubbing his belly brings good luck to the visitors :)

- St Stephens Square
The square is periodically used for cultural events.
I will let you know the secrets of this iconic  and breath-taking  neo-reneissant building that offers wonderful shots for camera enthusiasts

-Four Seasons historical building
I tell you here why is that building is special due to its past since 1904
You can enjoy the beautiful view on the Chain Bridge and the entire Buda Castle

-Vörösmarty square
This place with the  Palace beautiful Art deco building will give us a travel back in time to the end of the XIX.th century.


- "Scientists are human too"
You can try the interactive screen-installation dedicated to the world famous Hungarian scientists

-Statue of Peter Falk,,

We start our discovery tour here. With the introduction of the legendary actor who figured the character of Colombo

Join me for this tour andI promise you will  return to your room with great memories and with smile :).

The tour lasts 1 hour
Available in English

Gergo
Guide: Gergo
Guiding since 2025
Hello Everybody, I am proficient in English, French, and Hungarian. I have a strong appreciation for movies, pop culture, and Hungarian folk art.

9 stops
8.1 km walking
1 hour
Meeting point:Budapest, Ferenciek tere 1, 1052 HungaryAt the corner of Parisi Passage Hotel corner of Ferenciek tere/Petőfi utca Open in Google Maps
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Outside visit
Statue of Columbo/Peter FalkWalkers will get to know the Hungarian connection of the famous Hollywood actor Peter Fall and about the reason why his statue is there.
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Outside visit
Hungarian Parliament BuildingWalkers will see the Parliament from the Kossuth square, and will learn less known details about the buildin historical background, how it was functioning during the turbulent 20th century. I will introduce them interesting details about it's architectural design and about the crown installed and guarded inside.
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Outside visit
Hungarian Parliament BuildingI let you know the less known facts about the architectural aspect, of this huge building and how it functioned during the 20th century. For to be able to visit inside wou will need to pre-check in for another guided visit inside the building to enjoy the close view of the holy Crown exposed under the main dome.

If Statues of Budapest could talk...


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