Tardona was first mentioned in written documents in 1240 as Turduna, it was most likely a village of Castle Dédes.

During the 14th century, the settlement along with Castle Dédes got into the hands of the Palóczi Family.

The Reformed Church of Tardona was built between 1786 and 1788 with the tower being finished later in 1811.

The following is engraved on it: Which translates to: The second bell is a smaller one weighing in at 78 kg (54 cm in diameter).

A frequently visited tourist destination is the memorial room of Mór Jókai memorating the time when Mór Jókai was hiding in Tardona during after 1849.