The way it was comrade! This raved about tour will take you on a journey back in time and shows you what life was like during the 50 years of communism. Your tour guide will summarize how it all started, how big brother told us what to do and what not to do and teaching you about life behind the iron curtain. Learn details how children were brought up, what families lived like, how and where they could travel, how long it took to get a passport and many other interesting experiences from black markets to banana lines.
Highlights
- Budapest Hammer and Sickle Tour
Half-day tour of communism-era Budapest - See what life was like during the years of communism
- Guided tour of Statue Park
- View a special exhibition of communism-related artifacts
- Led by a private English-speaking guide
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You will then visit the famous outdoor Statue Park (where all the communist statues were displayed after the change in 1990) for a guided tour learning the symbolism of the statues from Lenin, Marx and Engels, friendships and liberations. Your guide will cover the ideas behind them and where they were placed in the city and for what reasons. Also at the park you will visit some exhibitions of communism related themes that is ever changing along with a real Trabant car that was originally designed to be a covered motorcycle and became a trademark as the Hungarian family car!
Also included on your tour is a visit to a private exhibition room, where we will introduce you to the real features of a Hungarian home through relics to typical furniture and furnishings. Furthermore, view an extensive collection of many communist related relics, such as red and blue passports, party member's registration book, pins, medals, currency and huge placards to help your understanding of the propaganda Hungary once lived within.
Schedule Details
Budapest Hammer and Sickle Tour
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2.30pm
Duration:2.5 hours
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Transport to Statue Park
- Entrance and guided tour of Statue Park
- Private guide
- Entry to the private exhibition
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Public transport tickets
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Ability to climb 1 flight of stairs (10-12), Tour goes in all weather conditions, not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents.
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A terrific tour and the guide was superb. One major problem was that you booked us on a day that ... Read more ›
Peter N, October 2010
It's always very nice to know about different ways of life. My tour guide explained things for me ... Read more ›
Sohail F, United Kingdom, January 2010
