Local Guide Perspective on Communist History

9.5
29 Reviews
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Provided by: Brigitta Malik
Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
St Stephen's Basilica, Budapest
Languages
English
From €10
Per person
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Overview

Walk with me to learn about the dark years of Communism in Hungary. Have an insider to show you the secrets of the Reds in Budapest. Learn about the brave revolutionists and the martyrs of 1956, and the hard years of dictatorship. Discover the secret police activities and a secret bunker.

I am going to share my grandmother's stories, who lived through a century, and you can learn what it was like to go to a communist school.

The tour includes visiting the Soviet Memorial, the Retro Experience Museum, the Liberty Square monuments, the TV HQ, the communist Bunker, the 56 Memorial Exhibit.

Tour route is from St Stephen Basilica to Parliament so you will have the chance to visit the most beautiful attractions as well.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • St. Stephen's Basilica
  • Hungarian Parliament Building
  • Liberty Square
  • Certified local guide, information leaflet

Our Guides

Brigit — Guide of Local Guide Perspective on Communist History, Hungary
Brigit

Meeting point

St Stephen's Basilica, Budapest

On arrival

Your guide will be waiting for you at the front of the St Stephen Basilica stairs with a blue umbrella.

Things to note

The tour starts; let it rain or shine. Come 5 minutes earlier to register. It is an easy walk, but dress for the weather and bring some water, especially in summer. Your guide will give you tips for additional programs and restaurants. You can pay contributions in Cash HUF/ Eur/ USD or Paypal/ Revolut.

Rating
9.5
Organisation
9.6
Atmosphere
9.7
Content
9.6
Guide
9.8
Usefulness
9.4
Reviews (29)
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Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025
“A leap into the past ”
Brigitte was our guide today. Kind, smiling, very knowledgeable, she answered all our questions. Truly a great tour. She was able to remedy a small downpour with a providential stop indoors. 5stars
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Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024
“Brigit slays x”
Brigit was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide :) would recommend
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Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024
“Local Guide Perspective on Communist History”
Overall the presentation is good, however as an foreigner I would like to hear more personal experience during the communisim era.
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Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
“Very good”
We are on a trip to learn about communism in Eastern Europe and we found the tour very useful
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Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
“Very interesting tour!”
Very interesting tour that I suggest to anyone visiting Budapest and interested in local culture and history!
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Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
“Amazing”
Amazing and very interesting
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Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024
“Long but good ”
The guide was very knowledgeable and nice, had some interesting stories as well. Just take into account the tour is long (almost three hours and only few stops of sitting)
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Reviewed on Oct 02, 2024
“Superb tour”
This is a must do tour for any visitor to Budapest . Brigitte was very enjoyable, knowledgeable and included many personal family stories in her narrative. I came away with a great feel for the recent history of the Hungarian people. Take this tour!
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Reviewed on Oct 02, 2024
“Communist Goulash”
Brigitt gave a wonderful walking tour of life in Hungary doing the Soviet years, both a political history and day to day impacts on people’s daily lives. She personalized her family’s living experiences as well. Most interesting was the underground bunker in downtown Budapest
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Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
“Reds”
Excellent. Extremely informative and tour leader’s explainatiins were very knowledgable.
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Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

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