Vilnius: Inside the KGB Prison – Tour & Museum Entry
ID: GYG1344753-2053054
Categorie:
Land: Litouwen
Duur:
01:00 uren
Beschrijving
Step inside one of Lithuania's darkest XX c. chapters. Explore the former KGB Prison, hear stories of resistance and survival, and discover realities of Soviet repression with included museum entry.
Step inside one of the most powerful and emotional historical sites in Vilnius and uncover the realities of life under Soviet occupation.
During this guided tour, you will visit the former KGB Prison, located in the building that once served as the headquarters of the Soviet security services in Lithuania. Behind its imposing walls, thousands of people were interrogated, imprisoned, and persecuted during the Soviet era.
Your guide will lead you through the former detention cells, interrogation rooms, and execution chamber, sharing the stories of political prisoners, freedom fighters, intellectuals, and ordinary citizens whose lives were forever changed by the regime. Through personal accounts and historical context, you will gain a deeper understanding of Lithuania's struggle for freedom and the impact of totalitarian rule on everyday life.
The tour also includes entry to the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights, where exhibitions explore both Nazi and Soviet occupations, the Lithuanian partisan resistance movement, deportations to Siberia, and the country's path to independence. Original artifacts, photographs, documents, and multimedia displays help bring this complex history to life.
Whether you are interested in World War II history, the Cold War, Soviet-era life, or Lithuania's journey to freedom, this experience offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the country's most significant historical landmarks.
Highlights:
• Visit the authentic former KGB Prison in central Vilnius
• See original prison cells, interrogation rooms, and execution facilities
• Learn about Soviet occupation and political repression in Lithuania
• Hear compelling stories of resistance, courage, and survival
• Enjoy included entry to the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
• Gain insights from an expert local guide
This tour provides a thought-provoking and unforgettable look into a chapter of history that continues to shape Lithuania today.
Hoogtepunten
- Visit the authentic former KGB Prison in central Vilnius
- See original prison cells, interrogation rooms, and execution facilities
- Learn about Soviet occupation and political repression in Lithuania
- Hear compelling stories of resistance, courage, and survival
- Gain insights from an expert local guide
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Wear comfortable shoes
Tour involves walking for up to 1 hour
Tour involves stairs
Near Gediminas Ave 40, in front of the Flag in the square, there is a mid sized monument made out of stones. The guide will wait near the monument, or in the shadow under the trees.
INCLUDED
- Professional licensed Tour Guide
- Tour Guide with Accreditation to lead tours inside a former KGB prison
- Entry tickets to the Occupations and Freedom Fights Museum
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
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Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.