Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest
Overview
Our Communist History Tour - is a tip based walking tour of Budapest, it is perfect for those which want a short stroll though the city in the evening rather than a long hike.
You will learn about the unique form of Goulash communism, and see the locations of major street fighting in the 1956 uprising. Understand how Communism divided Hungarian society and how it impacted upon every fabric of that society. Learn about its impact on the church, education, health care, food and daily life under communist rule.
Unlike other walking tour companies, we keep our groups small to below 15 people to allow for a more intimate experience.
There is a token booking fee for this tour, instead, you can our guides as little or as much as you like, depending on how great a tour you experienced.
We are an independent tour company which uses historians and qualified guides.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Parking Fees
- Landing and facility fees
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Meeting Location
Budapest
Blaha Lujza tér, 1085 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Budapest
Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary
The tour will end on parliament square. Close to either Kossuth red line metro station or tram 2.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Andrassy Avenue (pass by)
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Liberty Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hungarian Parliament Building
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers must be able to walk (or wheel) themselves 3kms.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-133252P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Parking Fees.
- Landing and facility fees.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers must be able to walk (or wheel) themselves 3kms.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Parking Fees
- Landing and facility fees
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers must be able to walk (or wheel) themselves 3kms.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
