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Vilnius Soviet-Themed Walking Tour
Visit Vilnius’ key Soviet heritage sites, see a different side of the city, find out how the Soviet occupation impacted local life and hear funny and crazy stories that should never be forgotten.
Duration 2.5 hours
Private tour available in English
Private tour pricing from 12 EUR per person
Group tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 100 EUR per person
We spend a weekend in Vilnius and booked the "Soviet Vilnius" private tour for 9 people. Our tour guide Martyna was absolutely fantastic! In 4 hours we covered everything from Communist remains over wooden hut district to Little Manhattan highrisers and back to Soviet era and Lithuanian independence. We learned about different eras in Lithuanian history, culture and even movies.
This tour was the highlight of my trip and I can only highly recommend it to anyone visiting Vilnius.
Highlights
Find out how basketball led us to independence
Hear horrific tales of life and death during the occupation
Hear the brave stories of people trying to runaway to the West
See imposing Soviet-era architecture
Learn how the KGB spied on foreign guests
Description
On March 11, 1990, Lithuania became the first country to declare independence from the USSR after 50 years of Soviet occupation. Those years had a huge impact on the lives of ordinary people, Lithuania’s culture and its architecture.
The road to independence was not easy, but Lithuanians never gave up. They started one of the longest guerrilla wars in Europe in the 20th century and finished it with the Singing Revolution and the Baltic human chain.
The occupation, however, was not all bad news. It gave us new buildings, a new style of architecture, and lots of funny and crazy stories that should never be forgotten.
During this tour you’ll visit the main Soviet heritage sites and see places that most foreigners miss! You’ll find out how basketball led us to independence, how the KGB spied on foreign guests and in which hotel all foreigners had to stay, where to find the best hot chocolate in the city, why unemployment didn’t exist during Soviet times and much more!
There’s a lot of walking involved so please wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the weather conditions.
The road to independence was not easy, but Lithuanians never gave up. They started one of the longest guerrilla wars in Europe in the 20th century and finished it with the Singing Revolution and the Baltic human chain.
The occupation, however, was not all bad news. It gave us new buildings, a new style of architecture, and lots of funny and crazy stories that should never be forgotten.
During this tour you’ll visit the main Soviet heritage sites and see places that most foreigners miss! You’ll find out how basketball led us to independence, how the KGB spied on foreign guests and in which hotel all foreigners had to stay, where to find the best hot chocolate in the city, why unemployment didn’t exist during Soviet times and much more!
There’s a lot of walking involved so please wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the weather conditions.
What’s included & not included
Very friendly and knowledgeable local guide
Meeting point
Gediminas monument on Cathedral Square
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