Bikás park Tickets and Tours

Private Tour of Communist Era Budapest

Fascinating historical tour with an excellent, knowledgeable guide

We had an incredible experience with Tamas Varga on the private tour of communism in Budapest. He is an incredibly knowledgeable guide and he was willing to customize the itinerary according to our particular interests. We got much more information than we even expected because of the breadth of his knowledge of Hungarian history. We loved seeing the beautiful freedom statue up close as well as the statue park, which was a highlight for us. Getting to have the Presso cafe experience was like stepping into a 1970s time capsule, and eating a delicious traditional lunch in a local restaurant were also highlights for us, as we love getting off the beaten path and seeing how locals live. He even made sure we got some drinks and snacks that were common during the communist era, which was a thoughtful touch. Tamas also had many photos to show us so we could see archival footage of events that happened at places we visited with him. This was a fascinating look into Hungary’s communist past and I couldn’t imagine a more informative or prepared guide than Tamas. If we return to Budapest we would absolutely use him again!!