Small-Group Hammer & Sickle Historical Walking Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: Budapest, Hungary | Budapest, Hungary


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Thoroughly researched & well-presented historical excursion
Fascinating insight to life under the watch of Big Brother
Communist books & propaganda placards in private exhibition
Engaging narrative from your knowledgeable local guide
Leisurely walk & personalized tour with group of 15

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of central Budapest
Admission to an exhibition of Communist history
Public transport tickets
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Featured in major publications such as The NY Times and WSJ, this historical tour introduces you to fascinating facts about the Communist era and the country's wars and revolutions of the turbulent 20th century. Be captivated as you walk through the city center with a knowledgeable guide.

Visit a private exhibition room to see how life once was behind the Iron Curtain. Artifacts and relics, party members' books, propaganda placards, and even furniture from a Hungarian home during the Communist years are on display. Hear intriguing anecdotes about how people survived against the odds and sometimes managed to thrive under a one-party rule.

As you stroll through Budapest, spot sites with genuine historical connection to some of the country's most important victories and struggles. Following the footsteps of heroes who fought the Soviet Army during the blood-filled 1956 Revolution, marvel at the elegance of Liberty Square, home to a war monument, and admire the impressive Hungarian Parliament Building along the mighty Danube.