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Minivan to Communist Statues and Memento Park with Live Guide

6 Reviews 4.83 out of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Budapest, Hungary
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2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Bottle of water
  • Entry fee to the Memento Statue Park
  • Transportation from the city and back to city by Minivan
  • Souvenirs
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Budapest
1011 Hungary

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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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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Minivan to Communist Statues and Memento Park with Live Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-343068P6

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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