Private tour in Budapest Ildiko V

Private Communist times tour in Budapest, how life was behind the Iron Curtain

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Ildiko V.

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Dear Guests, welcome on my site. I am a professionally licensed tour guide for 30 years in Budapest and total territory of Hungary. I effect mainly private, tailor-made sightseeing tours, experimental and adventure holiday activities in Budapest and Hungary. I am deeply devoted to my work, which is actually more than a job for me. I love guiding tours, and tell the tales of Budapest! My interest and knowledge of history, art, and culture help me to make enjoyable tours and introduce my beloved city's iconic sights and every important aspects of the Hungarian culture. I have a blog on a social site, where I regularly share interesting facts, photos, news, historical overviews, photoblogs and more on Budapest and, Hungary. As a housewife, I love cooking, and would be glad to share also the secrets of the Hungarian cuisine with you! I effect all my tours with a personal car, SUV and driver in total comfort. I would be glad to welcome you at any of my tours! Happy travels, and see you here! Tour Guide Licence issued by the Chamber of Commerce Budapest Diplom of Tourism - Budapest Business School BGE none

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Overview of your Budapest tour

I spent my youth in the communist Hungary, and my memories are still vivid. This theme tour gives you an insight into the history of Hungary while we were part of the Soviet block. How was life in the 'most merry barrack' of communist Eastern Europe? What was behind the Uprise of 1956? Why Ronald Reagan's statue stands both next to US Embassy and the Soviet War Memorial in Budapest? I give you a perfect overview of the history of Hungary during the communist era. As I personally experienced those times, though being just a kid, can spice the history with my personal memories. Tour is effected by comfortable vehicle, with stops at the most significant places and monument survived the communist era of Hungary. THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR, WHEN YOU ARE LESS, THEN 6 PERSON, ASK FOR CUSTOMIZED TOUR!

Your Budapest tour itinerary

The best start of the tour is Memento Park, where I show you all the all the famed statues of the communist era - which were not melted in - , including: the "Stalin's boots", a funny relique, the iconic car, Trabant. Some short movies and photo exhibition recall the era's terror, and gives an overview of the dark 50's in Hungary. - We stop at Corvin-köz, the place witnessed the hardest fights between invading Russian troops and Hungarians during the Uprise of 1956. The place is famous for the statue dedicated to children between 12 and 16, who desperately and heroically defended their homeland's freedom and sacrificed even their lifes for it.- You can visit the newly opened Budapest Retro Museum, or travel on the Children's Railway. Tour is closed at the Terror House Budapest.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

personal car, SUV, minivan A/C

What's included
Other: hotel pick up and drop off entry into Memento Park
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Memento Park
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Retro Museum, House of Terror
Meeting location

Budapest, Hungary

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Tour categories
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Museums
Tour reference number
583443
Languages
Hungarian
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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This private tour in Budapest is perfect for history enthusiasts interested in Hungary's communist past. It's also suitable for families and those with mobility needs, as it's kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Travellers looking to connect with a local for deeper insights will enjoy Ildiko V.'s personal stories and experiences.

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Hours icon 4 hours
Private transportation
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