Take a histroric travel back in time behind the Iron Curtain!
Visit Memento Park with it's 42 original giant statutes including Stalin's boots, Red Army soldiers, Marx, Engels, Lenin etc, once stood in the city during the communist era.On this particular tour we take you on an exciting travel back in time in the communist regime explaining you what was the life like behind the iron curtain and tell you about the 1956 revolution. Here you will be explained about the communist dictatorship, how the political secret service used to work and you can also experience what it is like to sit in a Trabant the infamous East German car make...
Tour highlights
A guided visit at Memento statue park (admission HUF 1500 /EUR 5 not included)
Tour Specs
Tour duration: 3 hours
Driving distance: 25 km
Difficulty level: easy
Tour type: private tour
Availibility
APR-OCT 10 AM & 2 PM
Meeting Point
Budapest Scooter Tour office 1053 Budapest Vámház korut 10 (the office is inside the courtyard of the building)
Budapest Scooter Tour
All our tours start and finnish at Budapest Scooter Tour office at 1053 Budapest Vámház korut 10. The office is inside the courtyard of the building.
Great Market Hall
The spectacular Great Market Hall is a good source of Hungarian products. You can also make it a pit-stop for a quick bite of traditional Hungarian food when touring the city. Shop with the locals for sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables and pastries. Fancy bottles of Tokaji, a variety of paprika and handicrafts are also available.
Liberty bridge
Originally named after Emperor Franz Joseph today called Liberty Bridge (Szabadság híd) was built between 1894 and 1896. Opened in the year of the Millennium and was officially completed when Emperor Franz Joseph inserted the last silver rivet into its iron structure. The top of each of the bridge’s pillars is decorated with a 'Turul' bird, the mythical bird of Hungary.
The Whale (Bálna)
This recently opened cultural center was constructed from a row of old warehouses by the river Danube covered by a whale shape special glass roof . The building was recently used as a movie spot, it appears as the NASA HQ in the movie "The Martian".
University of Technology
The oldest university in Budapest established in 1782 . The eclectic style main building on the riverbank is one of the most remarkable buildings on the Buda side.
A38 boat music club
One of the most popular music and concert venue not only in Hungary but also in Europe.
National Theater
The modern building along with the next door Palace of Arts is the most renomed and newest cultural center of the city. An extravagant illumination makest even more attractive after dark.
Palace of Arts
The largest and one of the most renomed concert hall of Budapest. After dark it is beautifully illuminated along with the next door National Theater.
Kopaszi-gat (dike)
The popular dining spot and recreational area is located at the Lagymanyosi bay a small inlet of the river Danube overlooking the National Theater and the Palace of Arts.. At the bayside there are dozens of restaurants and cafes with outdoor terraces
Memento Park
The Staue Park was established after the collapse of the communist regime in 1992. It contains 42 original giant statutes including Stalin's boots, Red Army soldiers, Marx, Engels, Lenin etc, once stood in the city during the communist era. On this particular place you can take and exciting travel back in time in the communist regime and learn what was the life like behind the iron curtain and about the 1956 revolution. Here you will be explained about the communist dictatorship, how the political secret service used to work and you can also experience what it is like to sit in a Trabant the infamous East German car make...
Open every day from 10 am till dusk Admission: Adult 5 EUR/HUF 1.500 Student: EUR 3,50 /HUF 1.000
What's included
50 or 125 cc automatic scooter
Safety helmet
Fuel
Compulsory 3-rd party liability insurrance
English speaking tour guide
Radio with a headset
Services indicated in the tour programme
Conditions
Valid Photo ID (EU citizens only) or passport (Non EU citizens)
Local address (hotel, hostel etc.)
Valid driver's licence
50cc: Car licence "B" or Moped licence "AM"
125cc: Motorbike licence eligble to drive 125 cc scoter min EU category A1 or higher
50 cc scooters are only for 1 person, it is forbidden to carry a passenger
Deposit
Refundable cash deposit EUR 150 /HUF 45.000 or we can accept National Photo ID (EU citizens only) or passport (Non EU citizens)
Liability
The tour participant drives the scooter at his/her own risk. The driver is liable for damages caused to the scooter at his/her fault up to maxiumum HUF 150.000/ EUR 500. Damage is calculated according to the price list available at the office.
Discount Passenger 125 CC
Select this option if one or more of the booked participants will be carried as a passenger on your scooter. This option is only available if you book the tour with 125 cc scooter.
-10 EUR /
Adult
Tour with 125 cc scooter
125 cc scooters have better performance, higher speed. They are suitable for longer trips and eligible to carry a passenger. To select this option you must hold motorcycle licence eligible for 125 cc ( min EU category A1 or higher)
10 EUR /
Adult
Keep your scooter for 24 hrs (50CC)
Select this option if you would like to keep your scooter after the tour up to 24 hours ( from your tour start time). For your convenience fuel is included you don't have to refill the scooter before you return it. Please click the option and adjust number of scooters.
15 EUR /
Adult
Keep your scooter for 24 hrs (125 CC)
Select this option if you would like to keep your scooter after the tour up to 24 hours ( from your tour start time). For your convenience fuel is included you don't have to refill the scooter before you return it. Please click the option and adjust number of scooters.
20 EUR /
Adult
