Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Times Tour
Overview
In this tour, you'll receive a comprehensive overview of Hungary's communist era. Learn about how children were raised, family life, travel restrictions, and what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. Discover the lengthy process to acquire a passport and experience intriguing aspects of the time, from black markets to banana lines.
We'll explore the history of the Communist government appointed after World War II, whose policies led to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The tour provides an overview and highlights major locations where significant events unfolded.
We'll visit Liberty Square and Budapest's last remaining Soviet monument. Our journey will take us to the Hungarian Parliament, where the first shots that sparked the uprising were triggered. We'll also visit an exhibition near the Parliament, the site of the initial volley.
What's Included
- Coffee or tea or soft drink
- English speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Location
Budapest
Deák Ferenc tér 4, 1052 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Budapest
Szabadság tér 1, 1054 Hungary
Tour concludes near Liberty Square in the heart of downtown
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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Szabadsag ter
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hungarian Parliament Building
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
In memoriam 1956. October 25. Memorial and Exhibition
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monument to Imre Nagy/Remembrance Day (Oct. 23)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NO audio equippment or headphones available on this tour.
- Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
- Not recommended under age 14
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Coffee or tea or soft drink.
- English speaking guide.
- Pick-up and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Times Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Times Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Coffee or tea or soft drink
- English speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NO audio equippment or headphones available on this tour.
- Tour goes in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
- Not recommended under age 14
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
