Overview
I will show my guests the monuments at the Kossuth and Liberty Square. My task and mission is to tell you the most interesting and somewhat shocking stories behind them. We will walk among the most wonderful buildings from the end of the 19th century, and I will also speak about them. We will visit the famous Shoes at the bank of the river Danube.
The tour is unique because the guests will learn more about the background of the monuments surrounding the Hungarian parliament, and they will be informed how history is rewritten after some changes in the political system. The guests will be informed about the fate of the Hungarian Jews toward the end of WWII.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tea and coffee
Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The monument has a lion on its top, you will find me there.
End point
The end point is in Pest, close to the Margit bridge.
What to expect
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Hungarian Parliament Building
30 min
We will walk along the building: Travelers will see its beauty and hear the history of its construction. A lot of stories that happened there and around.
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Kossuth Lajos Square
30 min
Travelers will get acquainted with the present state of the square and with its historical background: why was the square reconstructed in a way that means the wheels of history roll back until 1944.
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Szabadsag ter
1 hour
This square is a real Disneyland of the history of Hungary. Travelers will see the bust of Governor Horthy, the much disputed monument of the German occupation of 1944 which was never inaugurated just put there, statues of 2 US presidents, the last remaining monuments of the soldiers of the Red Army of the Soviet Union who died during the liberation of Budapest in 1944-45.
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Monument to Imre Nagy/Remembrance Day (Oct. 23)
30 min
This will be the end of the tour. On the way there travelers will see the street of antiques of Budapest (street Falk Miksa). At the end of the street they will meet the statue of Peter Falk (Columbo). The politician Miksa Falk and the famous actor could be relatives. When travelers reach the monument to Imre Nagy, leader of the 1956 revolution against the Stalinist regime, first they will see the office building of the deputees of the Hungarian Parliament. Until 1990 that was the headquarter of the Communist Party.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Budapest).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about How was the past changed, Tour in Budapest Downtown
Can I cancel How was the past changed, Tour in Budapest Downtown for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
What's included?
- Tea and coffee
What's not included?
- Private transportation
Which places does it visit?
It visits Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Lajos Square, Szabadsag ter, Monument to Imre Nagy/Remembrance Day (Oct. 23).
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Tamás Meitner
