Uncover the best of Cold War the local Way

"Ivan was the best part of our trip to Budapest. Really interesting and he gave us insights to the Cold War which you can’t read in a book. Highly recommend this experience."

"Ivan is a nice guy, historical researcher and journalist. It is very clear that he knows a lot about the era and can answer any question. He tells you stories of local sites or buildings of interest and persons who were spies or who were target of counterintelligence operations in the cold war era. Ivan shows intriguing (and also unpublished and unique) photos duiring his tour as well. Personally I found it very interesting and am quite excited about his specific field of research. Ivan is very understanding and flexible in accommmodating your specific needs during the tour. I recommend to take the tour with a smaller group. "

"I found the tour historically accurate and extremely engaging. Ivan knows how to tell stories. You'll laugh, you'll think, you'll be amazed by normal people who stood up for their beliefs during difficult times and you'll feel pity for the ones forced to sell out in order to survive"

"Ivan was a spectacular guide! We particularly enjoyed his great ability to balance friendly conversation with interesting and some little known facts about Hungarian history. Ivan has done extensive research, and he has tracked down some very interesting individuals as part of his research. Because of this, he had a unique perspective, which we really appreciated. We booked Ivan’s tour on our first day in Budapest, and I’m so glad we did, because as we were able to think about everything we learned from Ivan as we explored the city. I’d recommend Ivan’s tour to anyone visiting Budapest with an interest in learning about Hungary’s fascinating history. Thanks Ivan for a wonderful experience! "

"We had such a great time with Ivan on the tour, it was so interesting to hear all the stories he had and look at the pictures from those years. Definitely would recommend if you want to do something different and fun next time you're in Budapest! "

"Even if I am not an expert or very enthusiastic about the topic, I really enjoyed this tour. Why? Because, opposite to what happens in most of the tours, I didn't just hear a general story but a bunch of incredible spy stories in the locations they took place. The guide is also very friendly and you can see how passionate he is about the topic."

"Excellent guide. Very knowledgable and has clearly taken some great time and study to know and understand the history behind the stories he tells. Thoroughly enjoyable and very highly recommended. "