The way it was comrade!

Last 100 years of Hungarian history: WWI, Red Hungary, WWII, Budapest’s Jewish Ghetto walk through, 1956 Revolution then go back to the good old times when we drove Trabants, drank spirits at work, lived in block flats, stood in banana lines, had two passports, coupon books, no TV on Mondays and no freedom of speech!  After we have a final summary of the fall of the Iron Curtain and the Hungarians great contribution to it as well as the free elections and return to democracy.

Highlights and Themes:

- Bits of communist History of Hungary
- World War I  with Red Hungary – 120 days of communism
- World War II – Nazi take over, Deportation of Hungarian Jews to concentration camps
- Jewish Budapest Ghetto walk through
- Start of communism to how we lived during communism
- Visit to private exhibition room
- 1956 Revolution insight
- Free Exhibition on how life was under the iron curtain with real life artifacts and relics
- Fall of the Iron Curtain, free elections and promotion to democracy

The Hammer and Sickle tour, the way it was comrade!  Written and raved about in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal and other major newspapers around the world takes you on a journey back to the times about how life was like during our 50 years of communism in Hungary with the events before, during and after all building Hungary as we see it today!

Red History WWI – the short lived worker’s party revolution that led to the first 120 days of communist rule before being crushed. 

WWII, Jewish Budapest & 1956 Revolution – Starting with a back drop we’ll walk you through the history of the start of the war and then the events that led to WWII, the treatment of the Hungarian Jews and the installation of a communist government.  After delving through the history we walking through significant areas in the Jewish district and inner Pest areas that reflect the historical points and sites.

Communism Real Life facts and Items – After various sightseeing stops in the city we will visit a private exhibition of how life was like during the socialist times. Here you see a real room filled with items from everyday use with emphasis on a collection of socialist and communist elements such as passports, party member books, medals, awards and much more.

We summarize how did it (communism) all start here, how big brother told us what to do and what not to do.  Teach you about how life was like behind the iron curtain.  How children were brought up, what families lived like, how we could travel, where we could travel, how long it took to get a passport and many other interesting experiences from black markets to banana lines.

When:

Daily (except Tuesdays & Fridays) at 2:30 PM April to Oct, Nov to March Saturdays only
* no tours 2012 March 15, Aug 20, Oct 23, Nov 1, Dec 24, 25, 26, 2013 Jan 01

Meeting point:

Tour starts near Deak Sq. from our bus departure point on Erzsebet Sq. Look for the bus with sign “Memento Park” in the front window
From 2012 Jan 2nd Meeting point change: Discover Budapest Tour Center (you will find the address in our confirmation letter)

Tour ends at original meeting point.

Inclusions:

Private English speaking guide, entry to exhibition room

Exclusions:

Food and beverages, gratuity/tip.

Infant policy: free
Children policy: Kids with paying adult 17 yrs and younger free

Terms/Info:

Ability to climb 1 flight of stairs (10-12)
Tour goes in all weather conditions
not responsible for unforeseen delays or accidents.

Booking Terms and Cancellation Points:

Programs cancelled within 3 days of travel date incur 100% cancellation penalty where as no refunds for any reasons are refunded. No show or non-participation on tour/program is considered non-refundable for any reason.