2-Hour Soviet Vilnius Tour

Soviet Vilnius Tour

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Soviet Vilnius Tour

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Highlights

Go to Gediminas Ave., which in the Soviet period was named Lenin's Ave

See Lithuanian National Drama Theatre

Explore Lukishkes Square and learn about its history

Vilnius

cultural, historical, walking

Private Tour

2 Hours

Easy

English, Lithuanian, Russian

Description

Sign up for a captivating walking tour of Soviet Vilnius, starting at Cathedral Square. Explore Gediminas Ave., once Lenin's Ave., and delve into Soviet history as you visit key landmarks like the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, Lukishkes Square, and the KGB Museum. Conclude your journey at the Lithuanian Parliament, where the nation's independence was declared.

Itinerary

Highlights of Soviet Vilnius
- Meet your tour guide at Cathedral Square to begin your walking tour of Soviet Vilnius.
- You will go up Gediminas Ave., which in the Soviet period was named Lenin's Ave. As you make your way, your guide will give you historical overviews and facts about Soviet realities.
- Will see Lithuanian National Drama Theatre. Lithuania had a deep drama experience, but during the Soviet period, theatres had Soviet censorship.
- Visit Lukishkes Square. In the Soviet period, the square had Lenin's name, and his monument stood there. On one side of this square was the KGB building, where now you can find the KGB museum. The guide will tell you about the Lithuanian resistance movement, which lasted until 1953.
- End the tour near Lithuanian Parlament. In this building was declared independence from the Soviet Union.

What's Included

English/Lithuanian/Russian-speaking tour guide

What's Excluded

Transportation

Tickets to museums

Any type of supply

We will not enter any building

Tips and personal expenses

Know Before You Go

The medieval Vilnius is known for its baroque architecture and rich medieval history. But from 1940 to 1990, Vilnius was occupied by the Soviet Union. During this period, many tourists no nothing. During this tour, we will go up Gediminas Avenue, and I will tell you how Soviet people lived, what they bought in shops, and how children were educated at school; I will show you the KGB museum (visit to the museum not included), were many people were killed, you will see Soviet buildings with bomb shelters and Lithuanian Parlament, where Lithuanian independence from Soviet Union was declared and the remainings of the wall, which was protecting Lithuanian Parlament from possible Soviet troops.