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Communism in Budapest: Private Tour with House of Terror Museum

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Explore the beautiful city of Budapest on this private walking tour all about the turbulent political history of Hungary, from the Nazi Occupation to the rise and fall of Communism and finally the birth of democracy.

You’ll begin at Bem József Memorial Square, which saw 200,000 Hungarian students protesting against Soviet rule in 1956. You’ll wander down Falk Miksa street and see an unlikely statue of Columbo, the famous LAPD fictional detective, famous for his scruffy appearance and dogged determination to get to the truth at all costs. You’ll walk into the magnificent Kossuth Lajos square to see the impressively vast, Neo-Gothic parliament building the home of the national assembly.

Lastly, you will visit the House of Terror a museum with your private guide. House of Terror is a memorial to the horrors of the past, to those detained, tortured, and killed inside the building and contains exhibits from the fascist and communist regimes of 20th-century Hungary.

What's Included

  • Entrance to the House of Terror Museum
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Budapest
Bem József tér 2, 1027 Hungary

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Budapest
Andrássy út 60, 1062 Hungary

The tour finishes at the House of Terror, which you will visit at your own leisure, after your tour guide provides you entrance tickets.

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Bem Jozsef Memorial

Explore the beautiful Hungarian capital of Budapest with a focus on its political past. Commence your tour at the iconic Bem József Memorial Square – site of the 1956 revolution.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Budapest

Explore a collection of retro bars and butcher shops as you wander through the central district while discussing life under communist rule. Stop my monuments, squares and statues commemorating the past, including Ronald Reagan in Liberty Square.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hungarian Parliament Visitor Centre

Walk outside the magnificent Parliament House and learn the backdrop of Hungarian politics in the preceding centuries to the 21st.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

House of Terror Museum

Lastly, finish your tour at the House of Terror Museum (entrance tickets included), where you will see exhibits and memorials to victims of those who lived behind the Iron Curtain.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Communism in Budapest: Private Tour with House of Terror Museum?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Entrance to the House of Terror Museum
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation throughout tour

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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