Communism to Democracy: Private tour of Budapest

Modern Budapest is a thriving metropolis, but it wasn't always so, and on this private tour of the city, you will discover and explore the remnants of Nazism and Communism that still scar the soul of the city. Explore hidden backstreets, statues, and open commemorative squares as your guide tell you the stories of the people that made Budapest.
You'll begin at Bem József Memorial Square, which saw 200,000 Hungarian students protesting against Soviet rule in 1956. Following on from here you'll stop by the statue of Imre Nagy, a politician and Chairman of the Council of Minister of the Hungarian People's Republic who, in 1956, led the Revolution against the Soviet-backed government. For this, he was imprisoned and executed in 1958.
Next, you'll walk into the magnificent Kossuth Lajos square to see the impressively vast, Neo-Gothic parliament building home of the national assembly. Stop for some spectacular photos and learn all about the emergence of contemporary Hungarian politics from 1989 onwards.
Next, enter Liberty Square, a beautiful, leafy green square, dotted with statues, but with a bloody and turbulent history. Throughout the 20th century, Liberty Square was the site of protests, revolutions, and war. Today it is a living monument to the turbulent past, including a statue of Ronald Reagan erected to honor his role in ending the Cold War.
Lastly, your guide will leave you at the House of Terror, a museum that is a memorial to the horrors of the past, to those detained, tortured, and killed inside the building and contains exhibits from the fascist and communist regimes of 20th-century Hungary.
Duration: 2 hours