Soviet Vilnius Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG278792-483677
Category:
Country: Lithuania
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Get out of Vilnius's Old Town to explore the new city and its recent history. See some impressive Soviet-era buildings. Listen to stories from the daily lives of people under communist rule and Lithuania's road to independence.
The tour starts next to Gediminas monument at the Cathedral Square. As your guide takes you out of the Old Town you will see the former Palace of Concerts and Sports - a brutalist Soviet-era building which housed concerts and basketball games back in the day. Your tour continues along the river with some spectacular views towards the Green Bridge which used to be famous for its Soviet propaganda statues which were taken down recently.
Then you will visit the first shopping mall in the city and see one of the first hotels build for foreign guests to be spied on by KGB agents. After this, you will cross the river and go to Lukiskiu Square, former lyLenin's Square. Your guide will tell you more about the harsh soviet rule under Stalin. Then finish your tour next to Seimas (parliament building) which was one of the spots where Lithuanians defended their independence in 1991.
Highlights
- Enjoy the view of the brutalist architecture of the Palace of Concerts & Sports
- Learn how people lived in Vilnius under Soviet rule
- Hear some horrific tales at Lukiskiu square next to the KGB Museum
- Be inspired by Lithuania's road to Independence
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility as there is a lot of walking is involved
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Look for the guide with a yellow bag and a yellow "Vilnius with Locals tours" sign in front of Gediminas monument at the Cathedral square.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
