The way it was, comrade! On this tour we’ll take you on a journey back through time to show you how life was like during our 50 years of Communism, how Big Brother told us what to do and what not to do.

Duration

3 hours

Description

The 1956 Hungarian revolution which is one of the main themes of the tour. Later we’ll take an in depth look at the newly appointed Communist government after World War II. They put in place the conditions that led to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. We’ll take you through some of the major areas where all the action happened. Learn of his part in the Hungarian revolution as well as the significance of Liberty Square and the last remaining tribute to the Soviet Union. Another stop will be the Hungarian Parliament where the first shots were fired, which instigated the revolt to take up arms. The 1956 Uprising was a short-lived battle on the streets.

The Budapest Retro Interactive Museum's exhibition displays thousands of special objects: many communist related artifacts and relics to help your understanding what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. You’ll find out how children were brought up, how families lived, how we traveled and where we could travel. Come and discover how long it took to get a passport and many other interesting experiences from black markets to banana lines. Your guide will walk you through the exhibition and explain the stories behind the artifacts.

More info

Included: English speaking guide Pick up Entry to Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Public transport tickets during the tour Tea, coffee or soft drink

Excluded: Food Drop-off

Know before you go

You will need to be fit for light continuous walking, for up to 3 hours Not recommended for people under 13 years old.