Minivan to Communist Statues and Memento Park with Live Guide
Overview
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2 hours 45 minutes
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See the art of socialist realism the Western World never experienced.
Learn what happened here in Central and Eastern Europe after the Second World War. Learn how these countries like Hungary turned to be communist dictatorships leaving democracy and losing freedom of speech from your professinal guide who spent his childhood in communist Hungary. You will experience yourself by being close to these huge statues how the communists used propaganda and how the brainwashing and manipulation happened. Then, you can get into a car, which was the car of the communist time the Trabant. Learn the story of rise and fall of the huge statue of Stalin which was destroyed during the 1956 revolution. Today only the boots of the satue left. Taking picture is allowed during the tour and even your guide will take picture of you with these huge statues.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
bottle of water
entry fee to the Memento Statue Park
transportation from the city and back to city by Minivan
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live English speaking guide during the tour
souvenirs
What To Expect
Memento Park
During our tour, you will learn how the rule of law changed when communists got power and how the propaganda machine worked. In front of Stalin's Grandstand, you can imagine how the revolting crowd pulled down the huge statue of the hated dictator. Today only the Boots of Stalin you will see which is a symbol of people's longing for freedom. You will also learn how the secret police recruited new members under Soviet rule and how an ordinary person could be intimidated. The memento park offers you also the option to take photos of these gigantic monuments so you can be with these failed heroes in the same picture. This tour has the purpose to help you to understand why communists had 40 years in power in Hungary and you will personally experience the environment of the communist dictatorship being among those giant monuments that were put on display for propaganda purposes and to manipulate the people during the time of socialism.
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Minivan to Communist Statues and Memento Park with Live Guide
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
See them statues.
David N,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very interesting place to go. The day we went was somewhat ruined by the weather but the guide, Victor, still made it come alive. I think the price is a little high for a park that is no bigger than two football pitches but it is worth seeing.
Back in time behind the walls of the iron curtain
Judy N,
Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was of incredible value and despite the cold November day, we are happy we visited the park. It was a good decision to visit the park with a professional live guide who combined guiding service and transportation from the city as the park is 10 miles from the city center. Victor, our guide likes what he is doing he loves this subject but only as history, he is happy that this crazy dictatorship is over and he told interesting but horrible stories of communist times as he spent his childhood in communist Hungary and explained the propaganda purpose of the huge statues. We have learned that these huge monster statues were in public areas of Budapest from the end of the Second World War till the collapse of Communism in 1990. The ride from the city center to Memento the park was in a convenient van and the guide and driver even dropped us at our hotel Marriott in Budapest after the tour. This is a perfect tour for those who want to learn and experience how brainwashing worked behind the Iron Curtain. History lovers should not miss this tour. I highly recommend it
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