Soviet Vilnius Half-Day private Tour by minivan
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Welcome to Lithuania - one of the countries of the former Soviet Union. For those who are interested in Soviet era, Vilnius has a lot to see. The quarters outside the center of Vilnius with those gray Soviet buildings always remind of the Soviet Union. During the provoking and informative tour with a local guide you will find out how Lithuanians lived in the Soviet era. This tour is also about the national resistance and Lithuanian people‘s urge for independence. The KGB museum and Tuskulėnai memorial park contain one of the saddest parts of history, nevertheless it testifies about the strength of Lithuanian people. You will see places like: • Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports; • Post Soviet quarters • Vilnius Palace of Culture; • Tuskulėnai memorial park; • KGB museum • and much more. If you are ready, jump into minivan (there's enough space for 7 persons) and discover all the most important Soviet sights in just half a day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Tickets to KGB museum
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide service
What's not
- Additional snacks and drinks
Itinerary
Reminds visitors of the tragic events in the history of Lithuania in the 20th century.
Former Soviet electrical engineering factory Elfa witch now became nice example of street art Open Gallery of graffiti masters works from all around the Europe.
The former office of the KGB Deputy Chief of Internal Prison on the museum’s first floor includes an exhibition of documents, photographs, maps and other items depicting the Sovietisation of the region in 1940-1941. The exhibition dedicated to the guerrilla war of 1944-1953 introduces the territorial structure and military organization of the guerrilla units, the aspirations of freedom fighters, their daily activities, and their everyday life. The NKVD-NKGB fight against armed resistance is revealed in the Unfair Fight exhibition.
Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports is located on the site of Piramont cemetery, the oldest Jewish cemetery in Vilnius, which dates back to fifteenth century. It was not only one of the main attraction point in Vilnius, but also a center of the reform movement which led Lithuania to independence.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- feelZcity
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Vilnius
- Its from-price is 29% below the median of the 223 experiences we list in Vilnius.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 118 of 223.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Vilnius
Vilnius is Lithuania's capital, a baroque old town of church towers and courtyards, with a hilltop castle tower and a university founded in 1579.
Vilnius has one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in eastern Europe, a World Heritage site of cobbled lanes, courtyards and dozens of churches, most in baroque style. Gediminas Tower, the remnant of the upper castle, looks over the roofs from a hill, and the neoclassical cathedral stands in the square below. Vilnius University, founded in 1579, has a cluster of courtyards, and the Gate of Dawn holds an icon revered by Catholics and Orthodox believers.
Top-ranked sights in Vilnius: Gate of Dawn (Ausros Vartai), Vilnius University (Vilniaus Universitetas), Vilnius Old Town (Vilniaus Senamiestis).
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