Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers must be able to walk (or wheel) themselves 3kms.
What To Expect
Andrassy Avenue
We walk down Andrassy avenue where the guide will explain the changes to the areas and former monuments.
Szent Istvan Bazilika
Learn about how Communism impacted on the Hungarian church and religion, find out about the famous Hungarian football player and how he fled the communist system to be later buried at the church.
Options
Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Parking Fees
Landing and facility fees
Use of SCUBA equipment
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour!
Adriana Z,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great pleasure to be guided by Victoria on the Communist tour in Budapest. Victoria demonstrates extensive historical and cultural knowledge about Hungary and its key events over the past centuries. She is kind, friendly, welcoming, and attentive. We highly recommend her work to everyone.
Not happy
127edelf,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very disappointing tour. Our guide kept inserting his own political commentary into the tour. I am not interested in his opinions on American politics. 40 mins and we hadn't seen one site of interest in Budapest. I walked out after 45 mins. Waste of my money.
touring Budapest communist with Victoria
Mirek F,May 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed this two hour tour very much. Our guide, Victoria, gave us a great perspective on present day life in Budapest and the effect that the communist period had on present day Hungary. You will not get this kind of outlook by touring museums and doing regular, touristy things. If you are really interested in the communist period in Hungary, I highly recommend also touring the Museum of Terror.
Fun yet informative
Tony F,Aug 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Victoria was a delight. Not your usual tour guide an actual history professor teaching at university. Full of information and stories about what its like to live in Budapest as well as all the history from the communism era.
Awesome
micah m,Apr 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Victoria was an excellent guide! We learned a lot about the city and history of Budapest and Hungry. she was able to answer most of our questions!
Interesting and informative
Heather B,Jan 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and informative tour. One of the many highlights of our Budapest trip. Our guide went into lots of detail and gave us a real insight into the background and culture of Budapest.
Excellent Tour with Historical Information
pnutsmommyMN,Nov 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour to understand the Communist (Soviet) influence on Budapest. Our guide was fantastic and provided an in-depth narrative on Communism in Hungary from WWII forward and the heavy influences Communism still has within the country. Highly recommend this tour!
A thorough and thought provoking tour
Roz E,Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting to hear not just about buildings but also the current repercussions of the regimes on todays society. My only suggestion for improvement would be positioning on the street- ie not by a fountain where kids are screeching, or a smelly corner or in a thoroughfare. A minor point but worth mentioning.
Go there and have interesting eveningwalk.
moritzb966,Oct 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really interesting Tour and our Guid told us a lot about communist History in hungary. He was super chill even one of the Guest didn't stop commenting his guidence. What I liked most was that he divided communist theorie and hardcore stalinism and not just put everything together in the "bad bad communism Pot"
Great way to get to know the city and its history
441trentc,Sep 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a great way to get to know the city and its history. Our guide Jahan was very knowledgeable about the long-term history of all of the many areas we visited and helped give us context for how the city exists today. Great tour that I recommend going on as soon as you get here. We learned a lot and saw some great sites.
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