On this guided tour, the bygone era of the political propaganda statues in Memento Park comes to life. Join a time trip back to Hungary's communist past, where Memento Park's conceptual design is the syllabus. Hear stories about daily life, scenes of art and culture, and hopes and fears from behind the former Iron Curtain. Political context, history tidbits, funfacts about Hungary's dissonant heritage—things you always wanted to learn but had no one to ask. Join the tour, and the local guide will tell you!
Posted By : avshalomaa
This site brought so much depth and human history to our trip. Really a highlight. The guide was amazing! We would not have understoop the depth of the story, the significance without her. Highly reccomend a guided tour. It is a bit out of town but we enjoyed the busride and the oppertunity to see regulal budapestians outside the tourism area.
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 18:31:49 
Posted By : hazelj2020
We had the tour with Barbara, who gave us a personal, passionate, really unusual and fascinating insight into an aspect of modern history hardly known to us in the west. A great day out. Fabulous photo opportunities and souvenirs.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20 12:05:12
Posted By : hsvk
Barbara the tour guide was so knowledgeable and really interesting, we learnt so much about the history of Hungary and communism. She brought the tour to life with her lived experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20 11:51:13
Posted By : stevemA6916NE
Fascinating and fantastic in equal measure. The guide was superb and explained what life was like under the communist regime. She bought the statues alive with her stories. Definitely recommended, the bus stops right outside.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 13:45:19
Posted By : markj972
Fascinating engaging and fun (in spite of often grim subjects), Judit gave my son and I (as well as the others on our tour) a really interesting tour through the turbulent 20th century history of Hungary and the statues which defined key moments.
The park has been laid out in s thoughtful way to tell the story of the Communist dictatorship and the relationship with the Soviets since WW2
Highly recommended
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 11:25:17
Posted By : P G
Memento Park is a remarkable open-air museum that takes you on a historical journey from the First World War to the end of communism in Hungary. Opting for a guided tour elevates the experience significantly. We took a tour in English with Judy. Her expertise and enthusiasm bring the statues and stories of the era to life, offering deep insights into Hungary's complex history.Despite receiving no public funding, Memento Park stands as a vital keeper of history, with each exhibit sharing a piece of Hungary's past. Judy's narratives provide context and understanding, making the tour not just informative but deeply moving.For anyone interested in history, culture, or understanding the impact of communism, this guided tour is essential. Judy's guidance transforms a visit into an educational and inspiring experience, making Memento Park a must-visit destination for a meaningful glimpse into Hungary's historical struggles and triumphs.
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 08:29:36
Posted By : Almostgreynomad
We opted for the English speaking tour. Think it is offered on Fridays, Sat and Sunday.
Our tour guide was fabulous, knowledgable and passionate !
So glad we did it with a guide and didn't just wander around unaccompanied !
There is also a 'spy training' film (with English sub titles that you can watch before or after ... think it runs on a loop ? I'd allow about 15 minutes for the film (ask the office how long it runs for) - but we were there for about 10 minutes and didn't get to see it all.
You can catch public buses there ( do need to change), but it is all quite straightforward and you can do the whole trip on the BudapestGO day ticket (don't need to buy a regional ticket).
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Posted On : 2024-02-18 03:37:26
Posted By : 868colina
Wonderful, insightful experience with Judit and her wonderful Trabant. We learnt so much. We'd strongly recommend making the time to visit the park and combine it with a combo Trabant trip.
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Posted On : 2024-02-13 13:41:39
Posted By : 528christopherj
Great tour and overall information about the people of Hungary and their occupations by the Communists. Amazing guide with lots of great insight.
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Posted On : 2023-12-17 06:46:13
Posted By : dorak845
It was an amazing tour! Our female guide was excellent in every description of the park and the statues. She explained historic landmarks so detailed. We recommend everyone to go there because it’s a part of the history of Hungary.
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Posted On : 2023-12-17 06:18:59
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