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Free tour

Budapest in the Shadow of Communism

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Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Languages: German and English
Registered on 19 November 2025
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We’re three enthusiastic Budapest tour guides offering fun and friendly tours in English, German, and Italian. We love showing both the famous attractions and our favorite hidden local spots. Two of us studied art history, so we love highlighting the city’s architecture, public artworks, and the stories behind them. Our third team member has a degree in history, bringing the city’s past to life with engaging and often surprising anecdotes. Our goal is to help visitors not only see the city, but truly understand and feel its atmosphere, all within a friendly and relaxed tour experience as we explore the most beautiful spots together. My name is Zsóka. I studied art history and travelled a lot in Germany and Italy, and then I realized that I didn’t even know my own city that well. This motivated me to become a tour guide. Day by day, the beauty and uniqueness of Budapest opened up to me, and I don’t want to keep it to myself — I want to share it with curious and open-minded people. My name is Leti, and I’ll be your guide. I studied Art History at university, while I’ve always been fascinated learning new languages and exploring different cultures. During my tours, I enjoy bringing together my academic background and my personal passions, discovering together all the meaning, history and connections behind each sight. I’m Flora, a history graduate and a friendly, humorous tour guide who loves bringing the past to life. For me, history is most exciting when we can experience it together on a walk. Join me, and I’ll show you the stories hidden in the streets around us.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

We are Zsóka, Leti, and Flora, three enthusiastic tour guides offering free walking tours for those who want to discover Budapest from a new perspective. With university backgrounds in history and art history, we are passionate about culture, architecture, and storytelling—especially the city’s recent past.

On our Communist Tour, we explore the story of communism in Hungary, from the post–World War II period to the fall of the Iron Curtain. As we walk through Budapest, we reveal how ideology shaped everyday life, architecture, monuments, and public spaces, sharing powerful and often surprising stories along the way.

Through buildings, statues, and hidden details of the city, we bring this era to life, highlighting propaganda, resistance, fear, and hope. Join us for a friendly and relaxed walk as we uncover the stories behind Budapest’s communist past and how it still influences the city today.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Jászai Mari Square, Statue of Nagy Imre
Meet me at the Imre Nagy Statue at the Jászai Mari Square with the red sign "Communist Tour".
1
Outside visit
Olimpia park
2
Outside visit
Parliament
3
Outside visit
Monument of National Martyrs
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.


Who is this tour for?

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

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 2 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
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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