The 4 Best Communist History Tours in Budapest

1.Communist History Tour with House of Terror Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 182 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Our pick

Review of Budapest’s Communist History Tour, with Parliament, 1956 sites, the Retro Center, or House of Terror Museum.

“amazing, Akexandra, our guide, brought a personal perspective to the history. we had a small group (6) and 3 of my party use walking aids and Alexandra was mindful of not talking until we had caught up. a really haunting experience at times and all of our group have family ties to Hungary which made it all the more poignant at times”

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2.3-Hour Walking Tour About Communism (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · 3 hours · from $57Best value

Explore Budapest’s Communist past on a three-hour small-group walk with a historian, personal stories, a retro café stop, and the red subway.

“My tour guide Virag was excellent. She had extensive knowledge on the subject matter and kept me fully involved as we toured the city. She fully interacted with me and made the 3 hour tour a thoroughly enjoyable experience”

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3.Communism in Hungary with a Historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Explore Budapest’s communist past with a historian, personal stories, metro rides, key sites, and coffee at a classic Communist-era cafe.

“Gabriel made the whole tour worthwhile , so endearing , knowledgeable made it so easy to follow along as well as answering any and all questions . We would highly recommend both him and this tour”

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4.Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Times Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Explore Budapest’s communist past, the 1956 Revolution, Parliament, Liberty Square, and everyday life at the Retro Interactive Museum.

“This tour was really informative and provided a rich back ground on the rich and interesting history of not just Budapest but Hungry as well. Tour starts with some quick historical background, what life was like under Communism using their extensive library of materials. The walking portion brings to the locations of the momentous events, and has some surprises. Great use of your time - brings relevance to the rest of your stay”

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