• Keleti pályaudvar - Discover the rich history of this iconic train station.

Explore the renowned arrival hall built for Princess Sissi.

Travel back in time by 100 years. While it may not match the frescoed beauty of Lotz Hall, which serves as the treasury, the eclectic style of the ballroom remains both surprising and impressive. Despite signs of neglect, the Greek-style columns, large window frames, marble finishes, and intricately carved wooden details evoke a sense of its former grandeur.

• Police Museum - Enjoy a brief visit to the police museum.

Forensic science exhibition:

• Black Angel crime case
• Crimes of Béla Kiss – Hungary’s first serial killer
• Yugoslav serial killer
• Whiskys crime case
• Nicotine murder
• Martfűi serial murder – fourth-degree murder
• Miskolc Bonny and Clyde crime case

Police history exhibition:

• Relics (uniforms, weapons, documents, certificates, sculptures, awards, photos)

“Past and Present” photo exhibition

ON SUNDAY THE POLICE MUSEUM IS CLOSED AND WE DO NOT ENTER:

• Fiumei Road Cemetery - Delve into the history of this grand cemetery, once known as the Communist Cemetery.

Learn about local funeral customs.

Admire the stunning tombs and architecture that form this outdoor museum.

Climb to the top of Kossuth’s tomb, who was Hungary’s governor during the revolution, for the best views of the 8th district.

Discover the fate of the martyred Prime Minister Batthyány.

Enter one of the mausoleums.

See the grand horse-drawn funeral hearse last used for Count Apponyi.

Visit the cemetery gift shop.

• Természet Fitotéka Kkt. - Explore the refurbished Laszlo ter, learn about the history of the carbon market that was once located here, and why it is named after the famous Hungarian writer.

• Párbeszéd Háza - The House of Fates is a highly debated, unfinished museum in Budapest, Hungary, designed to convey the government’s message about the Holocaust of Hungarian Jews. The memory of the Holocaust has sparked intense debates since the end of communist rule in Hungary. Over the past 30 years, no other issue has stirred such strong emotions in public life.

Observe the unique building, designed by Attila F. Kovács, with its giant star and railway carriage towers, reminding us of the tragic events that began at this location.

• Orczy tér - Orczy tér in Józsefváros is often seen as a symbol of traffic chaos. Its renewal has been planned for decades, but implementation is frequently delayed. Many view it as a confusing, disreputable area, with a maze of tram tracks and sidewalk islands. Over the years, the region has faced numerous social challenges, compounded by the influx of commuters.

Visit the heart of this area, where the Csobánc Társasház, designed by award-winning György Kévés, stands. This “complex architectural work” features distinctive brick architecture with numerous arches, reminiscent of the early modern architectural style of 1910. Explore the unusual Kokárda Catacomb, memorial, and underground chapel at the center of this project, commemorating the failed revolutions of 1848 and 1956. Learn how this new housing complex marked the beginning of a challenging gentrification process for the area.

• Golgota Tér - Stroll through the small gardens of Golgota tér and see the remains of a chapel, once frequented by workers from nearby apartments. The communists attempted to destroy it three times before succeeding. Discover their motivations.

View the reconstruction of the original bronze 14 reliefs by sculptor Antal Szécsi, featuring the Máriabesnyő Calvary Station.

Then, wander a bit further to learn about Budapest Europe Television, Hungary’s first commercial TV station. Discover its unusual business model and the tumultuous relationship between the company’s manager and the liquidator, which nearly led to violence. Finally, uncover the station’s peculiar end.

Visit the Goyla bar and community center to learn about the events and activities it hosts.

• MÁVAG Kolónia - This fortress-like apartment block once housed three thousand workers. Built by MÁVAG (Hungarian Royal State Iron, Steel and Machine Works), the apartments, each with a room and kitchen, were designed to provide the best care and conditions of the time for workers. Amenities included a bathhouse, canteen, laundry, doctor’s office, kindergarten, and public market.

Today, the colony is often used as a film location, with productions like Colorado Kid, The Exam, and the documentary The City Dweller’s being shot there.

• Kínai Piac (China Market) - The Józsefváros market, also known as the Four Tigers Market, is located in an old industrial estate and is one of the largest markets for Southeast Asian goods in Eastern Central Europe. With over 10,000 workers and 1,500 businesses, it offers everything from socks and frying pans to dragon fruit, plastic surgery, hot chicken, fresh live fish, Chinese medicine, and artificial flowers.

Learn about the immigrants who settled here and explore the market with a guide.

At the end of the tour, guests can further explore the market independently and sample the wide variety of street food available.

Guests should note that the market is closed on holidays such as Christmas and Easter.

• Certified guide

The outer section of the VIII district was once labeled a no-go zone, often referred to as the gypsy ghetto. It is still frequently seen as one of the city’s most undesirable, dilapidated, impoverished, and somber areas.

Nevertheless, this district has been a source of inspiration for urban rappers such as Animal Cannibals, Arnold, Mr. Joint, and Ferke. It has also inspired films like “Paul Street Boys,” “The Eight District,” and “A Good Day to Die Hard.”

This tour is perfect for those with an interest in migration, as well as urban and architectural history. It offers participants the opportunity to delve into the district’s issues, unique culture, and vibrant history. Józsefváros is a diverse and dynamically evolving area, making it an ideal location to study the impacts of urban diversity.

During this tour, participants will explore:

• Keleti train station.
• The cemetery.
• Orczy Ter Cross.
• The gypsy ghetto.
• The fate of the House of Fates museum.
• The Chinese market and former Ganz factory.
• The Chinesse market is closed on Christmas and Easter holidays.
• Must be able to walk 4kms in 2.5 hours.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.