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House of Terror Visit
4.8
Guide rating
House of Terror Visit
Travel back in time and experience for yourself what life was like during the communist era in Budapest. This educational lecture and three-hour tour will provide an amazing personal account of everyday life in the 1960s and up to late ‘80s.
Private
15 persons
3 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€189
per person
"Life Under Communism" with House of Terror
4.8
Guide rating
"Life Under Communism" with House of Terror
Learn about life behind the Iron Curtain on this 3-hour tour of Budapest. Led by a local guide, you’ll hear first-hand accounts of the era’s black-market economy, the effects of the Kremlin and the imprint left on Budapest after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Private
15 persons
2 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€177.39
per person
Communist History Tour with House of Terror Option
4.9
820 reviews
Communist History Tour with House of Terror Option
Discover the Communist past of Budapest on this guided tour. Choose to join a guided walk with a visit to the more lighthearted Budapest Retro Center or visit the shocking House of Terror Museum.
Small group
to 8 persons
to 2 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
from€95
per person
Communist Tour by Trabant
4.8
Guide rating
Communist Tour by Trabant
Take an authentic driving tour in a 2-stroke Trabant. Guaranteed to be a fun and hilarious ride, you will use your vehicle to access parts of the city which are home to prominent communist relics.
Private
8 persons
4 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€280
per person
3-Hour Trabant Sightseeing Tour
4.8
Guide rating
3-Hour Trabant Sightseeing Tour
Explore Budapest in an original Trabant in the company of a professional guide. On this unique tour you’ll combine an unsurpassed driving adventure with a 3-hour sightseeing tour of the city that’s reminiscent of the Budapest’s communist past.
Private
9 persons
3 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€195
per group
Private Communism Walking Tour with Museum Entry
4.8
Guide rating
Private Communism Walking Tour with Museum Entry
Learn about everyday life in Budapest during the days of communism, when people drove Trabant cars and drank spirits at work. Hear about the black market and the infamous queues to buy bananas, and visit sites where revolutionary action took place.
Private
20 persons
3 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€220
per person
How do excursions differ?
Private excursions Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.
Group excursions Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.

Reviews

Donna
Flora was great - very knowledgeable. The house of terror was weak
Communist History Tour with House of Terror Option
Penny
Tour-Guide war sehr nett und hat sich bemüht, unsere Fragen zu beantworten. Wir hatten Spass zusammen und können die Tour auf jeden Fall empfehlen!
Communist History Tour with House of Terror Option
Christel
We were very late because a previous tour ran out of time but our guide was waiting for us.
Communist History Tour with House of Terror Option
Eric
Adam was a wonderful guide - informative and had a great historical knowledge. He very generously shared his personal experiences of growing up under a Communist regime. We went to the Communist retro museum afterwards, which was so interesting and so much fun! Highly recommended.
Communist History Tour with House of Terror Option
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Our Recommended Budapest Communist Tours

Life Under Communism + House of Terror Museum

Explore Budapest’s communist past through gripping stories and a guided visit to the House of Terror Museum, a site of memory and reflection.

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Communist History Walking Tour with Optional Museum Visit

Walk the streets of Budapest as you uncover the legacy of the Soviet era. Opt for a visit to the House of Terror to deepen your understanding.

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Communist Tour by Trabant

Hop into an iconic Trabant and relive the communist era in Budapest. This unique experience offers a blend of nostalgia and insight.

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