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Budapest 20th Century Historical Walking Tour

By mybudapeswalks
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 894 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

While you will see the main attractions of downtown Budapest, the tour focuses on their connection to 20th-century history and the events that unfolded there.

You will start your walk at a lively city square then move to the historical Jewish Quarter, once a vibrant trade center. You will tour the site of the Jewish ghetto, visit memorial locations, see synagogues, learn about the life in Budapest before and under the war and see the quarter's current modern side.

At the end of WWII, Stalin “liberated” Hungary, so under Soviet occupation Hungary was compelled to build communism for 45 years. You’ll visit the last Soviet Memorial and a small exhibition at the Parliament, walk along the river passing the Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial.

Communism ended in 1989, transitioning to capitalism. You'll discuss this journey with your guide as the tour concludes in a coffee shop in Pest downtown. The tour is enriched with archived photos, personal and family memories, and a hint of sarcasm.

Activity location
  • District V / Inner City
    • Budapest, Hungary
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Astoria
    • 1053, Budapest, Hungary

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Budapest 20th Century Historical Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
RM 893.99 x 1 AdultRM 893.99
Total
Price is RM 893.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up from centrally located accommodation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drop-off

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended to children under age of 14

Activity itinerary

District V / Inner City
  • 10m
The walk begins in downtown, near Astoria. As you stroll through a small downtown garden, you can discuss Hungary and Budapest's history up to the 20th century with the guide and see the medieval city wall.
Jewish Quarter
  • 30m
The Jewish Quarter was once a bustling commercial center. By walking through the district's narrow streets and squares, visiting courtyards, you can learn about the political changes that have occurred before WWII
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
While the guide provides the historical background, you can admire the world's second-largest synagogue, the Heroes' Temple behind it, and the memorial park. Outside visit only.
Rumbach Street Synagogue (Pass by)
Enjoy a quick photo stop and learn about the beautiful synagogue, a hidden gem in the heart of the Jewish District.
Kiraly Street
  • 10m
Formerly the busiest main street of downtown Pest, you will walk these streets and learn about the life of the Jewish community in the early 1900s.
Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz)
  • 10m
Here you can learn about how politics affected the country's cultural life, how the Opera's singers and musicians lived through WWII, and later its role during communist times. When open, visitors can peek into the entrance hall but no interior visit is included.
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Travelers will learn how churches responded during WWII and the Holocaust, and how they operated under communist rule—including the compromises they had to make.
The Glass House
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
In 1944, Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz saved thousands of Jewish lives. Travelers will learn about his extraordinary story.
Szabadsag ter
  • 30m
Liberty Square is rich with 20th-century history. Visitors will learn about the Soviet War Memorial, the 1945 siege of Budapest, and the fate of statues and memorials that once glorified the "liberating" Red Army and communist leaders.
Budapest Parliament
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The magnificent Parliament building holds many hidden stories, and visitors can learn about the square's significance in the 1956 revolution. The square features a small exhibition commemorating these events.
Shoes on the Danube Bank
  • 10m
60 pairs of iron shoes commemorate the tragic events of winter 1944–1945
District V / Inner City
  • 20m
Enjoy a coffee break during or at the end of the tour.

Location

Activity location
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    District V / Inner City
    • Budapest, Hungary
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Astoria
    • 1053, Budapest, Hungary

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