Private Tour
Communism in Budapest: Private Tour with House of Terror Museum
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Entrance to the House of Terror Museum
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Food and drink
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Gratuities
Transportation throughout tour
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Communism in Budapest: Private Tour with House of Terror Museum
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great tour!!
Phil H,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent walking tour with our knowledgeable guide Greg (Gergely). Lots of history and interesting sites.
Outstanding Tour!
Kevin R,,Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vera was an excellent guide. She met us at the appointed time and place and explained many details about Hungary’s rich history. The tour route was flexible and it was like we had our own local expert to enrich our experience.
Great tour!
Kevin R,,Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Vera was knowledgeable and gave us interesting insights about Budapest and its rich history. We spent over 3 hours on the tour and spent the last part in the fascinating Terror Museum.
A wonderful tour
Sue W,,Apr 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour. Adam, our guide, had an extensive knowledge of history, and generously shared his experiences of growing up in a communist regime. We went to a fabulous retro communist museum, which was huge, and a lot of fun. Tour is highly recommended.
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