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"Gabor B. had to cancel but was extremely helpful to find a different guide for us. Thanks for his care and effort! So then Gabor stepped in and was capable to provide what we desired to change in the itinerary. The tour was perfect for us in this way and we had a fascinating time. Even our son, who originally wanted to explore all on our own, was impressed! "

"Our Treasures of Budapest: Art Nouveau Tour with a Local was easily one of the highlights of our time in Budapest and that’s entirely thanks to Emoke. She was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable, but what really stood out was how she brought the city’s Art Nouveau story to life. This wasn’t just a tour of buildings, it felt like stepping into the history, culture, and creative spirit that shaped them. Her storytelling made every stop feel meaningful rather than just “another landmark.” We explored stunning places like the Gresham Palace and the Postal Savings Bank, but what made it special was how Emoke connected each detail — the floral motifs, the symbolism, the craftsmanship — back to Budapest’s identity. You start to see the whole city differently after that. She was also very adaptable. She adjusted the pace and focus based on our interests, which made the experience feel personal rather than scripted. If you’re even slightly interested in architecture, art, or understanding Budapest beyond the surface, I would highly recommend this tour and especially Emoke as your guide."

"My Tour with Ivan could not have been better and definitely made a difference in my first visit to Budapest. He was warm, engaging, authentic and knowledgeable, but most importantly he was passionate about history. The tour I booked was for three hours and he ended up spending nearly 5 hours with me. I highly recommend!"

"Our very knowledgeable guide provides great walking tour around central Pest and taught us to “look up”. Such a remarkably beautiful city. Not bad Strudel either!!"

"Highly recommend the tour with Ivan. Learned a lot about history and how the cold war has impacted contemporary Hungarian history. Ivan has also shared comprehensive research and privately-held pictures from the 1956 uprising. "

"If you are fortunate enough to engage Ivan for the Budapest Cold War Tour you will certainly be delighted. Our intention during our visit to Budapest was to develop a better understanding of the life of the average Budapest resident through the changes of WWII, Soviet occupation, the 1956 uprising and the subsequent 'cold war'. Our guide, Ivan, brought so many insights that can only be brought by a local. He customized our tour to include the topics we were most interested in. The city's monuments and buildings took on a greater meaning as we added history to each site. We left the tour feeling truly educated. Highly recommended for anyone who would like to be transported to the not so distant past of Budapest's darker history as well as Hungary's relationship to the modern world."

"This tour with Ivan far exceeded our expectations for learning about the untold cold war history of Budapest. We came away with a far deeper understanding of not only the uprising but the previously unknown American involvement in it. Ivan was an engaging and highly informative host whose passion for this subject and for his city was evident. Highly recommend this tour."

"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."