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Soviet Vilnius Half-Day private Tour by minivan
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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; • P...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Tickets to KGB museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide service
Additional snacks and drinks
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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; • P...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Tickets to KGB museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide service
Additional snacks and drinks
Itinerary
1
The Memorial Complex of the Tuskulenai Peace Park
Reminds visitors of the tragic events in the history of Lithuania in the 20th century.
15 minutes
2
Open Gallery
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.
20 minutes
3
KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus)
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.
30 minutes
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Palace of Culture, Entertainment and Sport
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.
