Experience Art & Culture Tours in Budapest with Withlocals

"Ivan was absolutely wonderful and had so much information and answered all our questions. He showed us so many hidden gems in Budapest! Ivan is writing a book and so he has done an amazing amount of research so get ready to learn a lot. Thanks for everything, we highly recommend!"

"We had a really interesting trip with Ivan. He is very knowledgeable and has conducted extensive research into the history of Cold War espionage in Budapest. Our tour took in a number of easily overlooked but pivotal sites during the period from the end of WWII to the fall of communism in Europe. Our afternoon really couldn’t have been better. Thank you Ivan. "

"Ivan is not only an absolute expert on the subject.. he's also a great guy! Everything you ever wanted to know on the cold war and MORE! Pictures and personal stories make you live this from the inside. We highly recommend."

"My tour of Budapest with Ivan was the intellectual highlight of my two weeks in Central Europe. He was cordial, entertaining, smart and informative. The sights within the city were definitely among the hidden treasures, and as we stood on the Danube and looked at the former American Residence, others walked by not knowing the significance of that building, or observant of the still evident damage from Soviet tanks. Ivan customized my tour to include Memento Park (well outside the city) and it exceeded my expectations. The remnants of the communist era are erie and evocative. I highly recommend Ivan. He is extremely knowledge and admirably articulate: The Perfect Teacher!"

"Ivan is an astute and engaging host that weaves in historical facts and primary sources to enhance one’s experience and understanding of mid 20th century Hungary. As a gracious and friendly host, he’s keen to answer questions and it’s clear that he has put much thought and care into curating and refining an interesting, engaging tour. "

"If you are a history buff, especially interested in WW II and the Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe, then this tour is a must. Ivan was very knowledgeable of the time period and had many stories to tell with archival photos to share. He was also helpful with directions and how to maneuver local transportation. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. This is a most interesting tour, not to be missed!!!"

"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! "